Abdullah Shafique’s Maiden 200 Breaks Multiple Batting Records

Star opening batsman, Abdullah Shafique, delivered an exceptional performance during the second Test match against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground. The right-handed cricketer achieved a historic maiden double-century in the first innings, helping the national team secure a formidable lead.

This remarkable innings also made him the highest run-scorer among opening batsmen from a visiting team at the iconic Sinhalese Sports Club venue, surpassing the likes of Mohammad Hafeez, Justin Langer, and Shoaib Malik.

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Notably, if Abdullah Shafique manages to score 209 runs, he will become the highest individual run-scorer by a Pakistani player in Sri Lanka. Currently, Pakistan holds a commanding position in the ongoing last Test match, having taken a substantial lead of 274 runs in the first innings by day three.

Furthermore, earlier in the match, Saud Shakeel achieved a unique milestone, becoming the first batsman in Test Cricket history to score seven fifties in the first seven Test matches of his career.