Advertisement

Updated August 6th, 2020 at 21:36 IST

Opener Shan Masood's splendid 156 helps Pakistan score in excess of 300 in the 1st Test

Opener Shan Masood's splendid 156 helped Pakistan score in excess of 300 in the 1st Test against England at the Old Trafford in Manchester

Reported by: Karthik Nair
Shan Masood
| Image:self
Advertisement

Shan Masood gave a new lease of life to the Pakistani innings as he held one end tightly when his team lost wickets at regular intervals as he ended up scoring 150 in the first Test against England at the Old Trafford in Manchester. The opening batsman has stood in the middle like a wall for almost two days in overcast conditions where he tackled the terrific trio of James Anderson, Stuart Broad, and, Jofra Archer. He also used his feet well against the spinners and was rewarded for it handsomely. 

Shan Masood takes Pakistan to a formidable total

However, the situation was not at all easy for the opening batsman by any means as he along with the batting sensation Babar Azam had to rebuild the innings after the visitors were reduced to 43/2. The duo added 96 runs for the third wicket as Pakistan finished Day 1 at 139/2. 

Unfortunately, Day 2 did not start on a good note for the visitors as an in-form Babar Azam was dismissed on the very first over without troubling the scorers and that was a much-needed breakthrough for England. Masood then took matters into his own hands and single-handedly toyed around with the English bowlers. To make things more complicated, he did not get any support from the middle-order as Asad Shafiq and wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan were dismissed in quick succession as Pakistan went into the lunch break at 176/5.

Masood received support from all-rounder Shadab Khan lower down the order as the duo added 105 runs for the sixth wicket before Khan was sent back. Jofra Archer then accounted for Yasir Shah and Mohammad Abbas off successive deliveries. Meanwhile, the southpaw soldiered on for the visitors and registered his 150 as Pak went into the tea break at 312/8.

Nonetheless, Shan Masood was dismissed immediately after tea as he was plumb in front of the wicket by Stuart Broad. The matter was referred upstairs and the decision was made against the batsman. Masood walked back for 156 and helped his team in posting a first-innings total in excess of 300.

READ: Aakash Chopra Hails Shan Masood For His Organised Batting In 1st Test Against England

(Image Courtesy: AP)

Advertisement

Published August 6th, 2020 at 21:36 IST

Your Voice. Now Direct.

Send us your views, we’ll publish them. This section is moderated.

Advertisement
Advertisement

Trending Quicks

Superfoods
a minute ago
BREAKING: Mukhtar Ansari Suffers Heart Attack, Admitted to Hospital in Serious Condition
2 minutes ago
MS Dhoni lifting Ravindra Jadeja after IPL 2023 victory
7 minutes ago
नाबालिग से गैंगरेप
10 minutes ago
Rain tax to be imposed in Canada from April
17 minutes ago
Tillu Square
19 minutes ago
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar
25 minutes ago
Navi Mumbai: Man Accused Of Stealing Cardamom, Assaulted And Forced To Lick Shoes, 6 Held
26 minutes ago
Art for Hope
26 minutes ago
AIMIM
27 minutes ago
Bigbasket said it has altered its slotted delivery service to deliver within two hours against the earlier option of same day or next day delivery.
28 minutes ago
NC leadership’s presence at Mehbooba’s Iftar sparks talks of INDI alliance reconciliation
37 minutes ago
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Whatsapp logo