The Pakistan batting sensation achieved this landmark in solely his sixth Check match, turning into the primary Pakistan participant to cross the 200-run mark in Sri Lanka. He remained unbeaten for 208 runs from 361 deliveries as Pakistan ended up with 461 runs in reply to the hosts’ first innings whole of 312 runs.

Shakeel got here to the crease when Pakistan have been struggling at 67/3, having misplaced Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, and Shan Masood. Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed, who appeared well-settled, additionally obtained out after just a few overs. Shakeel then partnered with Salman and put collectively a 177-run partnership for the sixth wicket.

The 27-year-old batter shaped essential partnerships with Nauman Ali and Naseem Shah, contributing considerably to Pakistan’s rating. Nevertheless, it was throughout a precarious second when Pakistan had just one wicket remaining that he reached the outstanding milestone of a double century.

Saud Shakeel Off To A Nice Begin in Check Cricket

Saud Shakeel is making waves in Check cricket with an distinctive begin. He has notched up seven 50+ scores in simply 11 innings. Since his debut within the England collection, Shakeel has displayed constant performances, together with notable scores of 37, 76, 63, 94, 23, 53, 22, 55, 125, 32, and an unbelievable 200 to prime it off.