New Delhi: Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel showcased his class in the longest format of the game after smashing a blistering century in the first Test match against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. Saud, who was unbeaten on 57 at the end of play on the first day, reached to his ton on the second day, solidifying his place in the batting list of Pakistan.
Pakistan, who lost the first three wickets quickly batting first on Day 1, were rescued by Saud who stitched useful stands with Saim Ayub and Mohammad Rizwan later to steady the ship for the hosts. Saud scored 141 runs in 261 deliveries including 9 boundaries helping Pakistan get out of the danger mark. Earlier on the first day, Shakeel became the joint-fastest Pakistan player to complete 1,000 runs in Test cricket. He achieved the mark in his 20th innings
Saud receives standing ovation form team
His innings was unfortunately cut short by Mehidy Hasan Mirza as Bangladesh celebrated the dismissal of the most prized batter in the innings. As soon as his reached his ton, Saud received a standing ovation from Babar Azam and team for the way he navigated and played the innings.
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Valuable contribution, valuable player 🫡
1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ up for @saudshak 🙌#PAKvBAN | #TestOnHai pic.twitter.com/Rho0cjWyJb
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 22, 2024
This century marks Saud Shakeel’s 3rd in just his 20th Test innings, highlighting his impressive average of over 60 in the format. His performance continues to be pivotal for Pakistan, especially in subcontinental conditions where he has excelled. Saud’s knock put Pakistan in a commanding position and paved way for batter Mohammad Rizwan, who also hit a magnificent century. The hosts would want to begin the series with a win as it holds a lot of importance for them in respect to the position in the World Test Championship cycle.
Saud Shakeel scored a brilliant hundred against Bangladesh on the second day of the first Test match at Rawalpindi. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
