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Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel stole the show on Day 3 of the ongoing Galle Test against Sri Lanka with an incredible double century. Shakeel’s outstanding performance not only saved Pakistan from a difficult situation but also put them in a strong position in the match.
When Pakistan was struggling at 101 for 5, Shakeel stepped up and showed immense resilience and skill. He formed a crucial partnership of 177 runs for the sixth wicket with Agha Salman, who also played a brilliant innings, contributing 83 runs.
Even after Salman’s dismissal, Shakeel continued to dominate the Sri Lankan bowlers and formed important partnerships with the lower-order batsmen. With his unwavering determination, he became the 12th Pakistani batter to score a double century in Test cricket away from home.
By the end of his remarkable innings, Shakeel remained unbeaten on a sensational 208 runs, frustrating the Sri Lankan bowlers. His performance helped Pakistan reach a formidable total of 461 runs in response to Sri Lanka’s first-innings score of 312.
In the second innings, Sri Lanka scored 14 runs without losing any wickets by the end of the day’s play. However, with a significant lead of 149 runs, Pakistan is in a commanding position heading into the fourth day.
Cricket fans and experts took to Twitter to express their awe and admiration for Shakeel’s masterful batting. Social media platforms were flooded with tweets praising his composure, technique, and ability to counter the Sri Lankan bowling attack.
With two more days remaining in the Test match, the focus now shifts to how Pakistan’s bowlers can capitalize on their advantage and secure a victory.
