Babar Azam and Shan Masood Notch Up Highest Opening Stand In Test History In A Follow-On Innings, Achieve Landmark During SA vs PAK 2nd Test 2024-25
Babar Azam and Shan Masood created history on Day 3 of the SA vs PAK 2nd Test 2024-25 slamming 205 runs for the first wicket. This is highest-ever opening stand in Test history while following on.
In a record-breaking day for Babar Azam and Shan Masood in the ongoing SA vs PAK 2nd Test 2024-25, the duo recorded the highest-ever opening stand in red-ball history in a follow-on inning, hitting 205 runs for the first wicket on Day 3 of the encounter at Cape Town. Interestingly, this was the only the second-ever opening 100-plus runs stand for Pakistan while following on. This is also the fourth-highest double-century stand while following on in an away Test for any wicket. Babar Azam and Shan Masood Record Pakistan's Highest-Ever Opening Stand Against South Africa, Achieves Feat During SA vs PAK 2nd Test 2024-25.
Babar Azam and Shan Masood Rewrite History
Babar-Shan (205*) is now the highest opening stand in Test history in a follow-on innings.
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) January 5, 2025
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