Islamabad, Oct 7: Shan Masood Becomes Pakistan’s Second Fastest Captain to Hit a Century .On the opening day of the first Test match between Pakistan and England, Shan Masood made an outstanding effort, leading his team into the lead right away and recording his first century as captain. Masood was the engine of an imposing, continuous collaboration spanning two centuries, with Abdullah Shafique, who was almost a century old when tea was served.
Even though England made a breakthrough early on Saim Ayub got caught behind off Gus Atkinson for 4 it was their sole achievement in 52 arduous overs played in oppressively hot weather that reached high 30s Celsius. Shan Masood established a quick pace, scoring his fifty-seven off 102 deliveries after hitting his half-century in just 43 balls.
Making it the second-fastest century in Test cricket history for a Pakistani captain. Pakistan gained the upper hand thanks to his forceful and assured stroke play, while Shafique took a more measured approach as he attempted to bounce back from a run of poor performances. Shan Masood’s quickfire century included 10 fours and two sixes, making it a classic captain’s knock.
Masood’s performance demonstrated both his leadership and talent, as he was instrumental in ensuring Pakistan’s domination in the first few Tests. This innings has also arrived at a critical moment, as Pakistan, who has recently performed well below expectations on the international arena, needs to get off to a strong start in the first test.
