Mohammad Rizwan’s exceptional unbeaten 171 on the second day of the first Test against Bangladesh was crucial for Pakistan‘s resurgence in the innings. His innings, which spanned 239 balls, played a significant role in Pakistan setting a formidable total of 448/6, leading to captain Shan Masood declaring the innings. Rizwan’s century, his third in Test cricket, was instrumental in lifting Pakistan from a challenging 16-3 to a commanding position, with Saud Shakeel also making a notable contribution with 141 runs.
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As Rizwan made his way back to the dressing room after his remarkable performance, he had a touching moment with teammate Babar Azam. Rizwan playfully tossed his bat to Babar, who caught it with a smile, and the two shared a laugh. The Pakistan team gathered at the boundary to celebrate Rizwan’s achievement, and the playful interaction between the two cricketers quickly went viral on social media.
Love em ♥️ pic.twitter.com/NU9bB7yzsF
— Zahra🇵🇰 (@itsZahra2_0) August 22, 2024
On the first day, Pakistan found itself in a precarious position at 16-3, but Rizwan, along with Saud Shakeel, orchestrated a remarkable comeback. The pair combined for a 240-run partnership, rescuing Pakistan from the brink of disaster and positioning them strongly.
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After Shakeel’s dismissal, Pakistan had progressed to 354, with Rizwan adding an additional 44 runs alongside Agha Salman, who scored 19. When Salman was out, there seemed to be a push from the dressing room to accelerate the innings. Shaheen Afridi, coming in at this juncture, wasted no time, hitting a four and two sixes off 24 balls to score 29. Captain Shan Masood then decided to declare the innings, despite Rizwan’s unbeaten 171. This move sparked a debate on social media, with many questioning why Masood did not allow Rizwan to reach his double century. However, Shakeel, who is Masood’s deputy, clarified in the post-day press conference that Rizwan had been informed about the declaration an hour prior.
