SL vs PAK: Saud Shakeel Scripts History With His Fifties Against Sri Lanka

Who said one can only script records with big knocks? Pakistan batsman Saud Shakeel has scripted a unique record after smashing 57 runs in ongoing Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test In Colombo.

On Day 3 of SL vs PAK 2nd Test of Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2023, left-handed batsman Saud Shakeel scored 57 runs off 110 balls in the 1st innings of the match. Hitting 6 boundaries during his knock, Shakeel registered his 6th half-century in the red-ball format.

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Saud Shakeel Slams 50-Plus In 7 Consecutive Tests

Along with his half-century in the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka, Saud Shakeel has created a unique record in the history of Test cricket. The left-handed batsman has become the first player ever in the history of cricket to score 50+ knocks in each of his first 7  Test matches.

This means Saud Shakeel has hit at least one 50-plus knock in every Test match he has played so far. The middle-order batsman made his Test debut last year in an encounter against England in December 2022.

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In that match, the middle-order batsman scored 76 runs in the 2nd innings. He followed the suit in following games and scored at least one fifty or fifty-plus knock in all the Test he played.

Saud Shakeel Slammed Double Ton In Last Game

In the previous Test against Pakistan in Galle, Saud Shakeel slammed an unbeaten double century of 208 runs. With 295 runs in 3 innings averaging 147.50, he is the leading run-getter in Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Test series.

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In 7 Test matches so far in his career, he has piled up 875 runs at an outstanding average of 87.50. Across 13 innings in the longest format, the left-hander has shattered 2 centuries and 6 half-centuries.

Meanwhile, Pakistan have grabbed a strong lead in the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka. Bowling first, Pakistan bowled out Sri Lanka just 166. With a double ton by opener Abdullah Shafique (201) and a century by Agha Salman, Pakistan have already earned a lead of 350-plus runs in the match.

The visitors also lead the two-match Test series 1-0. Pakistan won the 1st Test by 4 wickets. Pakistan successfully chased down the 131-run target with ease in the match.