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On Day 2 of the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh at Rawalpi🐓ndi Cricket Stadium, the Pakistan m🉐iddle order provided a much-needed rescue act.
Saud Shakeel’s patient hundred
Saud Shakeel played a crucial innings on Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh at Rawalpin🦩di Cricket Stadium. Making his debut as the vice-captain, Shakeel scored a patient hundred off 195 balls, rescuing Pakistan from an early collapse. Shakeel’s innings was marked by composure and skill, helping Pakistan recover from a precarious position at 57 runs on Day 1. This century is Shakeel’s third in Test cricket, highlighting his emerging talent and consistency. With a career tally of around 1100 runs at an impressive average of 67.50, Shakeel has established himself as a key player for Pakistan in the longest format.
Mohammad Rizwan’s aggressive century
Alongside Shakeel, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan played a pivotal role. Rizwan ended a two-year wait for a Test century, scoring 100 off 143 balls. His aggressive approach included eight boundaries and four sixes, showcasing his ability to dominate the bowlers. Rizwan’s innings helped Pakistan build a solid platform after the early collapse. With this century, Rizwan became the second-most successful wicketkeeper-batter for Pakistan in terms of centuries scored at home. His last hundred came in March 2022 against Australia in Karachi.
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Impactful partnership for Pakistan
The partnership between Shakeel and Rizwan was𒐪 instrumental in Pakistan’s recovery. Adding now over 200 runs for the fifth wicket, the♓ duo helped Pakistan recover from a precarious position. Their stand was vital in shifting the momentum in Pakistan’s favor after a challenging start to the Test. Pakistan capitalize on the solid innings by Shakeel and Rizwan. Despite the early collapse on Day 1, Pakistan’s recovery was led by these two centuries, allowing them to establish a commanding position. Young Saim Ayub also contributed with a valuable 56, adding to the strength of Pakistan’s batting.
Here’s how fans reacted:
3rd test 100 for Mohammad Rizwan.
3rd test 100 for Saud Shakeel.
Pakistan having a perfect day…— Aatif Nawaz (@AatifNawaz)
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Saud Shakeel becomes the joint-fastest Pakistani batter t🎉o reach 1,000 Test runs🔴!
37, 76, 63, 94, 23, 53, 55*,ಞ 125*, 32, 208*, 30, 57, 28, 🌸24, 9, 24, 5, 2, 40*
He has scored one double hundred, one hundred, and five fifties,an incredibꦚle display of consistency!
— junaiz (@dhillow_)
Saud shakeel is the real meaning of consistency. 3rd century in test cricket. Very well done champ, the backbone of pakistan's middle order 🌠
— Ayesha Masroor (@AyeshaMasroor56)
A third Test century for𓂃 Saud Shakeel, who has scored the most runs for P༺akistan in the format after 20 innings.
3 tons and 6 fifties in those 20 innings.
Debut game as vice captain of Pakistan, and a memorable one alread🐷y!
— Behram Qazi 🇵🇰 🇨🇦 (@DeafMango)
Third test 💯 for Saud Shakeel 👏
He is yet again proving himself the best middle order batter for Pakistan in middle order Masha'Allah 🙌
— Shahzaib Ali 🇵🇰 (@DSBcricket)
What a innings Saud Shakeel
Showing his class
Classy test hundred
👏👏👏— Abdul Ghaffar 🇵🇰 (@GhaffarDawnNews)
1000 test runs for Saud Shakeel. And he’s only playing his 11th game. Very sad how years of his career have bee𒁃n wasted. He made his debut way too late. Probably the best test batsman in the coun🐻try right now.
— Haroon (@hazharoon)
3rd Test ton for Mohammad Rizwan 🙌
Fantastic knock with some fantastic shots!!
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA)
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Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rܫizwan complete their century and Bangladesh continue to suffer.
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991)
3rd Test hundred for Mohammad Rizwan 👏
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
