In the second Test match against Sri Lanka at Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground, the star opening batter, Abdullah Shafique, delivered a truly outstanding performance.
In the first innings, the right-handed batter achieved a record-breaking maiden double-hundred, contributing significantly to the national side’s formidable lead. This exceptional innings also earned him the title of the highest run-scorer among opening batters from a visiting team at the iconic venue of Sinhalese Sports Club.
Surpassing the likes of Mohammad Hafeez, Justin Langer, and Shoaib Malik on the list, the 23-year-old cricketer from Sialkot has left an indelible mark in the record books. Notably, Abdullah Shafique has become the first opening batter from a visiting side to achieve a double hundred at Sinhalese Sports Club.
As the last Test match progresses, Pakistan currently holds a commanding position, boasting a substantial lead of 305 runs in the first innings on day three.
In addition to Abdullah Shafique’s heroics, another notable performance came from Saud Shakeel, who made history by becoming the first batter in Test Cricket to score seven fifties in the first seven Test matches of his career.
