Shan Masood achieved the feat by scoring a century, the first Pakistani captain to do so in South Africa
Shan Masood
Shan Masood Test Century: The second test match is being played between South Africa and Pakistan. In this match, the excitement has returned due to the innings of Shan Masood and Babar Azam. There was an opening partnership of 205 runs between these two players and they have tried their best to get the Pakistani team out of trouble. Pakistani captain Masood has scored an excellent century. He is still present at the crease.
Shan Masdu scored the sixth century of his test career
Shan Masood has scored the sixth century of his Test career. He batted very well during the entire innings. Bad balls were sent across the boundary line. And defended the good balls. Masood has become the first Pakistani captain to score a century in Test cricket in South Africa. He has scored 102 runs so far, which includes 14 fours. Overall, he has become the second Pakistani captain to score a century in Tests for South Africa. Before him, Misbah-ul-Haq had scored a century as captain against South Africa in 2013 and had scored 100 runs.
Made debut for Pakistan in 2013
Shan Masood made his Test debut in the year 2013. After this, he has played 40 Tests for Pakistan, in which he has scored 2257 runs. During this period he has scored 6 centuries and 10 half-centuries. During this period his average has been 30.50. He has also played 9 ODI and 19 T20 matches for the Pakistani team.
African team made a big score
Batting first against Pakistan, the South African team scored a mountain-like score of 615 runs. Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma and Kyle Warren scored centuries for the African team. It was because of these players that the African team was able to score big. Whereas Pakistan scored only 194 runs in the first innings. But in the second innings, Pakistani batsmen came with different intentions and the openers made a partnership of 205 runs. Shan Masood is present at the crease after scoring 102 runs and Babar scored 81 runs.
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