Pakistani Test team captain Shan Masood has etched his name in cricket history by setting a new national record in first-class cricket. The 36-year-old achieved this milestone while playing in the President’s Trophy in Karachi.
On the opening day of the tournament, Shan Masood showcased a sensational batting performance for SNGPL, scoring a double century off just 177 balls against Sahir Associates. This remarkable feat makes it the fastest first-class double century ever scored in Pakistan.
The previous record was held by cricket legend Inzamam-ul-Haq, who scored a double century off 188 balls in a tour match against Oxford and Cambridge University in 1992. Shan Masood’s innings has not only surpassed Inzamam’s record but also beaten the fastest double century on Pakistani soil, previously held by India’s Virender Sehwag, who achieved the feat in 182 balls during the 2006 Lahore Test.
At the close of the first day, Shan remained not out on 212 runs off 185 balls, demonstrating extraordinary skill and concentration. Cricket fans and experts are praising Shan Masood’s aggressive yet controlled innings, which has set a new benchmark in Pakistan’s cricket history.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Who is Shan Masood?
Shan Masood is the captain of Pakistan’s Test cricket team and a prominent batsman in first-class and international cricket.
2. What record did Shan Masood break?
He scored the fastest first-class double century in Pakistan off 177 balls, surpassing Inzamam-ul-Haq’s previous record.
3. Against which team did Shan Masood achieve this record?
Shan scored his double century while playing for SNGPL against Sahir Associates in the President’s Trophy.
4. How many runs did Shan Masood score?
He scored 212 runs off 185 balls and remained not out at the end of the first day.
5. Whose records did Shan Masood surpass?
He broke Inzamam-ul-Haq’s record of 188 balls for a double century and also surpassed Virender Sehwag’s fastest double century on Pakistani soil (182 balls).
6. In which tournament was this record set?
The record was set during the President’s Trophy 2025 in Karachi.
