The Day 3 of the second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka witnessed an extraordinary display of batting prowess by Pakistan’s Abdullah Shafique. The opening batter hammered an o🔯utstanding double ce🌠ntury, leaving fans in awe of his exceptional talent.
The exploit from Shafique came after Pakistꦑan resumed their innings at 178/2 on Day 3. The right-handed batter scored a breathtaking 201 runs off 326 deliveries, including 19 boundaries and four sixes. He displayed remarkable composure and determination throughout his innings, putting the Sri Lankan bowlers completely on the back foot.
Shafique was well supported by Agha Salman, and the duo batted brilliantly to help visitors build a substantial lead on Sri Lanka’s 166-run first-innings total. Salman (132) even went on to slam a century after Shafique’s departure on 201, stretching the Pakistan’s lead margin to 397 runs. Salman finished the day unbeaten alongside Mohammad Rizwan (37) with Pakistan 563/5 until stumps.
Although Shafique was dismissed soon after completing his double century, he etched his name in the history book with his remarkable innings. The 23-year-old became the 11th Pakistani cricketer to score a double century in Test format. Shafique also became just the second batter for Pakistan after compatriot Saud Shakeel to score a double ton on Sri Lankan soil. Shakeel reached the milestone in the same series during the openin🃏g Test a few days back.
Shafique’s knock turned out to be a treat for the fans, and they were left spellbound by the batter’s skill and elegance. Cricket enthusiasts from all over the world showered praise and admira൲tion on the Pakistani batter following his terrific double hundred.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Time to give some standing ovation to Abdullah Shafiq for his great knock. He becomes the 11th Pakistani batter🐠 to score double century in Test Cricket ✌️👌👏
— Shahzaib Ali 🇵🇰 (@DSBcricket)
Abdullah Shafiq …. That's the tweet
— Mariya Rajput (@mariya_raj10)
DOUBLE HUNDRED FOR ABDULLAH SHAFIQUE.
A terrific knock from th🦄e 23-year-old, dominated Sri Lankan attack while opening the batting, a future player to watch-out from Pakistan.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Maiden double century for Abdullah Shafique in Tes🔯t cricket 💪👊👏
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣ runs
3️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ balls
1️⃣9️⃣ fours
4️⃣ sixesKeep shining on 🌟
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB)
Congratulations 🎉👏💯
Double Hundred for Abdullah Shafiq.
Will go along way in his promising career.
Pakistan quite upfront piling up hefty lead against Sri Lanka𒊎— AdvocateNazar (@nazarulislam71)
Abdullah Shafiq is true definition of generational talent. Doubl🎃e hundred away from home is stuff of dream. Gill is not fit to lace boots of Abdullah in test cricket.
— Maaz (@maaz_ad)
What an outstanding double hundred from the talented Abdullah Shafiq . First Pakistani opener to score a 200 in srilanka, what a p🌼layer ꧅he is 🌟🙌
— Laibayyyyy🇵🇰 (@laibay56)
A🍸bdullah Shafique reaches maiden Test double century 🔥��
He's only 23 years of age, he has 4 50s and 4 100+ scores in 26 Test innings already. What a player Ma Shaa Allah ♥️
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan)
Another good day for Abdullah Shafiq fans who 🌱never doubt his skills 💯💯🌟
— Abdullah (@AbdullahS2004)
What a remarkable day for Pakistan cricket! 🙌 Abdullah Shafiq's exceptional double century (200) against Sri Lanka in Colombo is truly praiseworthy! 👏 Only the second Pakistani batsman to achieve this milestone in Sri Lanka. Keep shining, Abdullah. Moreover, the new attacking…
— Arshad Khan Tanoli (@Arshadkhan_ofcl)
Double ton in just his 14th Test match 😲
Take a bow, Abdullah Shafique 🙌 ||
— 𝗭𝗨𝗡𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗔🏏🇵🇰 (@BabarFanGirl56)
Scored 200* in the comeback innings.✨ only players like Abdullah Shafiq can do that.
— Ibrahim 🇵🇰 (@Ibrahim___56)
A classy double tôn by Abdullah Shafiq 😍
— Anayat Ullah Raees (@anayatullah303)
Double ce🎃ntury for Abdullah shafiq. Well done boy
— 𝔸𝕞𝕛𝕒𝕕 𝔾𝕠𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕝 (@ai_gondal)
Abdullah Shafiq, The Man You Are!
Mr 360 has reannounced himself..
11✃th double c💧enturion in Test Cricket for Pakistan💥Mr 57 has arrived!
ABDULLAH SHAFIQ – Take a Bow 🥹🫶🏻— 🖤 (@skh_abeeha09)
Abdullah Shafiq 👏👏
What a player and What a knock!
Take a bow!
A double Century of the highest quality!!— Saifullah Khan (@Saif_Speaks66)
What an outstanding double hundred f๊rom the talented Abdullah Shafiq . First Pakistani opener to score a 200 in srilanka, what a player he is 🌟🙌
— Laibayyyyy🇵🇰 (@laibay56)
Forget the old ABD
The new ABD in town
Abdullah Shafiq
Thats the tweet— 🐐Azam-K (@Azamk555)
