If you need further proof that Shan Masood is alive, look no further than what happened in Karachi this Monday. Pakistan’s Test captain did not just play captaincy innings; He broke the record that had stood for more than thirty years.
Representing Sui Northern Gas (SNGPL) against Sahar Associates on the opening day of President’s CupMasood blazed his trail Fastest double century by a Pakistani in first-class history,
Taking down the trail of a legend
The milestone he eclipsed was not any old record, it belonged to the great Inzamam-ul-Haq. In 1992, during a tour match in England, “Eng” reached a double century in 188 balls. It was an achievement that many thought would last, but Masood had other ideas.
This left-handed batsman reached the 200-run mark in a short time. 177 deliveryBy the time stumps ended on the first day, he remained unbeaten on 212 off 185 balls, an innings that essentially turned the Sahar Associates bowling attack on the visitors,
chasing sehwag
While Masood now holds the crown for the fastest run by a Pakistani, he has also come incredibly close to the record set by a visiting player. India’s Virender Sehwag still holds the record for scoring the fastest double century on Pakistani soil, having reached the figure in 182 balls during the famous Lahore Test of 2006. Masood’s innings of 177 balls is now officially the fastest double century recorded within Pakistan’s borders.
| Post | player | balls | match | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shan Masood | 177 | SNGPL vs Sahar Associates | 2025 |
| 2 | inzamam-ul-haq | 188 | pakistani vs oxbridge | 1992 |
| 3 | Mohammad Ikhlaq | 199 | WAPDA vs Ghani Glass | 2023 |
| 4 | Sharjeel Khan | 210* | United Bank Ltd vs SNGPL | 2017 |
| 5 | Zulqarnain Haider | 225 | ZTBL vs Lahore Shalimar | 2012 |
focus on the game
What makes it even more impressive is the current context surrounding Masood. At 36, he is clearly at a crossroads where most players start thinking about life after the crease. In fact, the PCB recently offered him a prestigious role as a full-time Director of International Cricket and Player Relations,
But Masood is not yet ready to give his bat in exchange for the suit. He turned down the offer, making it clear that he was completely focused on his playing career and the Pakistan campaign world test championshipGiven Monday’s performance, this decision looks like a piece of genius,
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