In the second and final Test match of the series against South Africa, Pakistani batters Babar Azam and Shan Masood set a new world record partnership.
The final match of the two-Test series between Pakistan and South Africa is currently underway in Cape Town. Pakistan, in response to South Africa’s massive first-innings total of 615 runs, was bowled out for just 194 and forced to follow on.
However, Pakistan’s batting lineup made a strong comeback in the second innings. Captain Shan Masood and Babar Azam put up a commendable fight, stitching together a 205-run opening partnership.
By the end of Day 3, Shan Masood remained unbeaten on 102, while Khurram Shahzad was not out on 8 runs. Pakistan’s total stood at 213 for the loss of one wicket. Babar Azam contributed 81 runs before getting out. South Africa still holds a lead of 208 runs.
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Second Innings
After being forced to follow on, Pakistan’s Shan Masood and Babar Azam set a new partnership record in Test cricket.
Their 205-run opening stand in the second innings against South Africa is now the highest opening partnership ever by a team following on in Test cricket history.
Additionally, this partnership is the highest opening stand by Pakistan in South Africa in Test cricket.
Previously, the record for Pakistan’s highest opening partnership in South Africa was held by Saeed Anwar and Aamir Sohail, who scored 101 runs against South Africa on their home soil in 1998.
It is worth noting that South Africa leads the series 1-0 and has already qualified for the ICC Test Championship Final.
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