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💫 outstanding double century, ✅leaving fans in awe of his exceptional talent.
The exploit from Shafique came after Pakistan resumed their innings at 178/2 on Day 3. The right-handed batter scored a breathtaking 201 ruꩵns off 326 deliveries, including 19 boundaries and four sixes. He displayed remarkable composure and determination throughout his innings, putting the Sri Lankan bowlers comp✨letely 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 mꦗilestone in the same series during the opening Test a few days back.
Shafique’s knock turned out tꦑo 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 admiration on the Pakistani bat🔥ter following his terrific double hundred.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Time to give some standing ovation to Abdullah Sh꧅afiq 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 the 23-year-old, dominated Sri Lankan attack while opening the battinඣg, a future player to watch-out from Pakistan.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Maiden ꦛdouble century for Abdullah Shafique in Test c🤡ricket 💪👊👏
— 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 agai🐻nst Sri Lanka— AdvocateNazar (@nazarulislam71)
Abdullah Shafiq is true definition of generational talent. Double hundred away from home is stu𒐪ff of dream. Gill is not fit to lace boots of Abdullah in test cricket.
— Maaz (@maaz_ad)
What an outstanding d𒁃ouble hundred from the talented Abdullah Shafiq . First Pakistani op✱ener to score a 200 in srilanka, what a player he is 🌟🙌
— Laibayyyy🇵🇰🇵🇸 (@laibay56)
Abdullah 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 goo🤪d day for Abdullah Shafiq fans who never doubt his skills 💯💯🌟
— Abdullah (@abdsalman04)
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Double ton in just his 14th Test match 😲
Take a bow, Abdullah Shafique 🙌 ||
— Z.A Vibes 🦋 (@ItxmeZuni)
Scored 200* in t🥃he 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 century for Abdullah shafiq. Well done🎀 boy
— 𝔸𝕞𝕛𝕒𝕕 𝔾𝕠𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕝 (@ai_gondal)
Abdullah Shafiq, The Man You Are!
Mr 360 has reannounced himself..
1♚1th double centurion in Test Cricket for Pakistan💥Mr 57 has arrived!
ABDULLAH SHAFIQ – Take a Bow 🥹🫶🏻— Team Pakistan 🇵🇰 (@skh_abeeha09)
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Wha﷽t an outstanding double hundred from t𒐪he talented Abdullah Shafiq . First Pakistani opener to score a 200 in srilanka, what a player he is 🌟🙌
— Laibayyyy🇵🇰🇵🇸 (@laibay56)
Forget the old ABD
The new ABD in town
Abdullah Shafiq
Thats the tweet— Azam-K (@Azamk555)
