DTVHINDIPAK vs ENG, 1st Test: Day 1 Highlights: Shan Masood-Abdullah Shafiq hit centuries, Pakistan’s score crosses 320+
By the end of the first day, Pakistan, batting in the first innings, has scored 328 runs at the loss of 4 wickets. Pakistan Team (Photo Source: X/Twitter) PAK vs ENG, 1st Test: Day 1 Highlights: The first match of the three-match Test series between Pakistan and England is being played in Multan from October 7. Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and decided to bat first. By the end of the first day, the host team has scored 328 runs at the loss of four wickets in the first innings. Saud Shakeel (35*) and Naseem Shah (0*) are present at the unbeaten crease. Let us tell you all the highlights of the first day’s play- PAK vs ENG: Pakistan lost its first wicket in the fourth over itself After winning the toss and batting first, Pakistan got its first blow in the fourth over itself. Saim Ayub lost the wicket against Gus Atkinson after scoring 4 runs in 10 balls. Saim Ayub wanted to flick but wicketkeeper Jamie Smith took a good catch. PeeSL Tolent Saim Ayub getting owned by Gus Atkinson on Pakistan roads 😭#PAKvENG pic.twitter.com/QGGTnCoaY2 — Kriti Singh (@kritiitweets) October 7, 2024 Shan Masood scored half century in 43 balls After losing the first wicket in the beginning of the innings, Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafiq then took charge. Captain Shan Masood played brilliantly and completed his half-century in 43 balls. Whereas, in the 24th over bowled by Shoaib Bashir, Abdullah Shafiq completed his fifty in 77 balls, he completed his half-century in style by hitting a six on the last ball of the over. Full of confidence and excelling in style!@imabd28 marches his way to a half-century 🏏#PAKvENG , #TestAtHome pic.twitter.com/JQUywoPA4B — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 7, 2024 Shan bossing the battle against spin bowling 🏏#PAKvENG , #TestAtHome pic.twitter.com/n5XSjvjSgu — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 7, 2024 A hat-trick of 3️⃣s Busy between the wickets#PAKvENG , #TestAtHome pic.twitter.com/K1t5cAzPdz — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 7, 2024 PAK vs ENG: Shan Masood scored the fifth century of his test career against England Pakistan captain Shan Masood played brilliantly and completed his century in 102 balls by taking a single on the fifth ball of the 38th over. This is the fifth century of his Test career. Let us tell you, he has scored a century after a long wait of four years. After becoming the Test captain of Pakistan, his performance and captaincy are being criticized a lot, but today he gave a strong reply to everyone. All class on the opening day of the series 💫 Shan raises his bat to the fans’ applause 💯#PAKvENG , #TestAtHome pic.twitter.com/MTei96UfKO — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 7, 2024 Abdullah Shafiq completed his century by hitting a six Abdullah Shafiq completed his century in 165 balls by hitting a six against Jack Leach on the fifth ball of the 55th over. Abdullah was in very poor form for some time. His scores in the last 7 innings of Test cricket were- 3,0,37,2,0,0 and 4. 6️⃣ hit to reach 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ 🔥…
