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Saud Shakeel played a remarkable innings on Day 2 of the third Test against England, reaching his fourth Test century and providing a much-needed boost for Pakistan. The game so far has witnessed a gripping contest, with both teams battling for 🍃control on the second 𒉰day. Pakistan, led by a remarkable century from Shakeel, leveled England’s first innings total of 267 by Tea, positioning the match for an intriguing final phase. Shakeel’s innings stood as a pillar of resilience amidst regular dismissals, giving Pakistan hope in a high-stakes situation.
Pakistan’s response against England: Saud Shakeel’s patience and precision
Pakistan’s innings started with caution as the opening pair struggled against England’s tight bowling. Abdullah Shafique (14), Saim Ayub (19) and Kamran Ghulam (3)𝄹 fell early, bringing Pakistan to 73/3 by the end of first day. Second day, however, saw Shakeel step up with an impres💮sive display of patience and technical skill. Batting through challenging spells, he reached a milestone 100 off 181 balls with a mix of precise singles and strategic boundaries, hitting four well-timed fours.
Shakeel’s partnerships were instrumental, particularly his 50-run stand with Mohammad Rizwan (25), which lifted Pakistan past the 150 runs mark. When Rizwan was trapped lbw by Rehan Ahmed, Shakeel then found an able partner in Noman Ali, whose aggressive 45 off 84 balls included two boundaries and a six, signific𒀰antly aiding Pakistan’s progress toward England’s total.
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England’s counterattack: Rehan Ahmed and Shoaib Bashir’s vital strikes
England’s bowlers, led by Rehan Ahmed and Shoaib Bashir, countered Pakistan’s fightback effectively. Rehan’s three-wicket haul saw him remove key middle-order players like Rizwan and Aamer Jamal, while Bashir’s accurate deliveries earned him three di🍰smissals as well. Each wicket kept Pakistan on their toes, preventing them from comfortably overtaking England’s score. By Tea on Day 2, Pakistan had equaled England’s total at 267/8 in 84 overs, with Shakeel still unbeaten on a heroic 107. His efforts have set up the match for a thrilling final session, as Pakistan seeks a narrow lead while England’s bowlers push for a swift end to the innings.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Excellent, excellent century by Saud Shakeel just 4 boundaries and 70 in singles, proper🍰 Test batting on a slow pitch. Noman doing wonde🅠rfully well too. timely partnership for PAK.
— Rizwan Haider (@razi_haider)
Saud Shakeel once again showing what an important player he is for Pakistan. Such a shame he didn't make his Test debut till the age of 27 despite consistent performances in first-class cricket
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket)
What a Fighting Century by Saud Shake🐻el, His best out of 5ﷺ so far
— ٰImran Siddique (@imransiddique89)
Brilliant Test Hundred
Absolutely Fantastic from Saud Shakeel
Well player Saud & now try get 50/70 lead— Abdul Ghaffar 🇵🇰 (@GhaffarDawnNews)
Just look at how happy Saud Shakeel's teammates are for him as he reaches his maiden Test century against England 🇵🇰❤️❤️❤️
— Muhammad Noman (@Nomancricket29)
No Pakistan batter has made m﷽ore centuries or scored more runs than Saud Shakeel since he has made his debut. This has to be his best innings of the career
— Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi (@ahsannagi)
Ton up for Saud Shakeel, Pakistan's vice captain, who has played a priceless knock in tough conditions, under pressure.
His spin game is impeccable, and he was always going to be Pakistan's most important batter on this surface.
Terrific innings 💯
— Behram Qazi 🇵🇰 🇨🇦 (@DeafMango)
Saud Shakeel has just scored one of the bes༒t test hundreds 👏🏽👏🏽
— Azeem Rafiq (@AzeemRafiq30)
I see Saud Shakeel has scored another ton under pres꧅suღre.
Top, top, Test bat. 👌
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS)
A magnificent century from Saud Shakeel,his 4th in Test cricket,shines as the sole anch🍸or in Pakistan’s innings.With no other batter reaching 50 & a looming threat of being bowled out under 200,he stood resilient alongside Noman Ali to reach his ℱ100.
— Usman Shaikh 🇮🇳 (@shaikhusman_7)
One of the finest hundreds that ‘Chota Don’ – Saud Shakeel will remember for a long, long time. Well Played Young Man
— Zubair Shakeel Wani (@ZubiTalks)
Really impressive thing about Saud Shakeel's 100 is the way he scored it through single doubles, only 4 boundaries in a 100 takes immense patience for a modern day cricketer its as good of a 100 as it gets.
— M. Sarosh Ebrahim (@msarosh)
Brilliant century by Saud Shakeel
— Rashid Latif | 🇵🇰 (@iRashidLatif68)
A century to remember for Saud Shakeel! In the series decider, he pulled his team out of trouble, showing tremendous temperament and skill especially against spin on a spin-friendly track. A masterclass in resilience and te𝔍chnique. Well played, 𝄹Saud! 👏🏽👏🏽
— Bismah Maroof (@maroof_bismah)
Just look at how happy Saud Shakeel's teammates are for him as he reaches his maiden Test century against England 🇵🇰❤️❤️❤️
— Haris Speaks (@Mh092636Haris)
4️⃣th Test hundred for Saud Shakeel 🏏💯
— betvisa69.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
He is flying high in his short career. Hundred number four for Saud Sh🉐aꩲkeel 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
— Muzammal Hassan (@muzammaldgr)
