Netizens react as Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan entertain Rawalpindi stadium with centuries on Day 2 of PAK vs BAN 1st Test

On Day 2 of the first exam in between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, the Pakistan middle order provided a much-needed saving grace.

Saud Shakeel’s patience century

Saud Shakeel played a crucial innings on Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Debuting as vice-captain, Shakeel scored a patient hundred off 195 balls, saving Pakistan from an early collapse. Shakeel’s innings was marked by poise and skill, helping Pakistan recover from a crisis by 57 runs on Day 1. This century is Shakeel’s third in Test cricket, highlighting his growing talent and consistency. With a career tally of nearly 1100 runs at an impressive average of 67.50, Shakeel has established himself as a key player for Pakistan in the longest format.

A furious century by Mohammad Rizwan

Next to Shakeel, the wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan he played an important role. Rizwan ended his two-year wait for a Test century, scoring 100 off 143 balls. His aggressive style included eight boundaries and four sixes, showing his ability to overpower the bowlers. Rizwan’s innings helped Pakistan build a strong platform after an early collapse. During this century, Rizwan became the second most successful wicketkeeper in Pakistan in terms of centuries scored at home. His last century came in March 2022 against Australia in Karachi.

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Partnerships that impact Pakistan

The partnership between Shakeel and Rizwan contributed a lot to Pakistan’s recovery. Now adding more than 200 runs for the fifth wicket, the duo helped Pakistan recover from a difficult situation. Their stand was crucial in turning the momentum in Pakistan’s favor after a difficult start to the Test. Pakistan capitalized on Shakeel and Rizwan’s strong innings. Despite an 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 a valuable 56, adding to Pakistan’s batting power.

Here’s how fans reacted:

Mohammad Rizwan’s third Test 100.
Test 3 out of 100 by Saud Shakeel.
Pakistan have a great day…#PAKvBAN pic.twitter.com/JSclPOdNLP

– Aatif Nawaz (@AatifNawaz) August 22, 2024

A match saving 200 run partnership between Rizwan and Saud Shakeel!🔥 After losing 3 wickets for just 16 runs yesterday, Pakistan are now in a strong position. #PAKvsBAN pic.twitter.com/xdD2W3P8Ld

– Waheed Malik (@waheed__malik) August 22, 2024

Saud Shakeel becomes the fastest Pakistani batsman to jointly reach 1,000 test runs!

37, 76, 63, 94, 23, 53, 55*, 125*, 32, 208*, 30, 57, 28, 24, 9, 24, 5, 2, 40*

He scored a double hundred, a hundred, and a fifty-fifty, an amazing display of consistency! pic.twitter.com/WmScKpkyKr

— junaiz (@dhillow_) August 21, 2024

Saud shakeel is the true definition of harmony. 3rd century in test cricket. Champ has done very well, the backbone of pakistan’s middle order 🌠

— Ayesha Masroor (@AyeshaMasroor56) August 22, 2024

Saud Shakeel’s third Test century, who scored the most runs for Pakistan in the format after 20 innings.

3 tons and 5 fifties in those 20 innings.

First match as vice-captain of Pakistan, and an unforgettable one already!

— Behram Qazi 🇵🇰 🇨🇦 (@DeafMango) August 22, 2024

Third test 💯 for Saud Shakeel 👏

He is once again proving himself to be the best Middle Order batsman in Pakistan in the middle order Masha’Allah 🙌#PAKvBAN pic.twitter.com/o7s7BYrnQT

— Shahzaib Ali 🇵🇰 (@DSBcricket) August 22, 2024

What an innings by Saud Shakeel
Showing his class
One hundred class tests
👏👏👏@tapmadtv #tapmad #HojaoAdFree #PakvBan pic.twitter.com/KRnl4cfP6U

– Abdul Ghaffar 🇵🇰 (@GhaffarDawnNews) August 22, 2024

1000 tests by Saud Shakeel. And he is playing only his 11th game. It is very sad how his years of service were wasted. He made his debut very late. Probably the best batsman in the country right now. pic.twitter.com/5iAbsoWy0N

– Haroon (@hazharoon) August 21, 2024

Test 3 by Mohammad Rizwan 🙌

Amazing knock with great shots !! #PAKvBAN pic.twitter.com/cIVYmX4mA8

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) August 22, 2024

PCT is fortunate to have an asset like Rizwan. What a player.

— مدثر حسن وانى (@kaeshurr1) August 22, 2024

Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan completed their centuries and Bangladesh continued to suffer. pic.twitter.com/AdrFCE1w0v

– Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) August 22, 2024

Mohammad Rizwan’s 3rd test century 👏#cricket #PAKvBAN #MohammadRizwan #Pakistan #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/DHSUFJWwS8

– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) August 22, 2024

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