PAK vs ENG | Masood and Shafique’s tons frustrate English bowlers as Pakistan claims advantage on Day 1

Post-Lunch, Pakistan remained in control as the Shafique-Masood partnership flourished, accumulating a remarkable 153 runs together and lifting the score to 161/1 in 35 overs. Amidst the run surge, Masood smashed a stunning century in 102 deliveries. With the partnership thriving, England desperately sought a breakthrough to halt the impressive 191-run alliance. The pitch resembled a bowler's graveyard, as the English bowlers struggled to find a way to break the stand. Ultimately, Shafique and Masood combined for a formidable 225-run partnership, leaving Pakistan at 233/1 in 52 overs at Tea.

The English bowlers faced relentless pressure in the final session as Shafique reached his century off 165 balls. Despite their disciplined efforts, nothing seemed to click for them, as the pair of Shafique and Masood consistently punished their short deliveries. The muched needed relief finally came when Atkinson dismissed Shafique in the 60th over, breaking the 253-run partnership. The visitors' fortunes improved further when the in-form Masood fell in the 63rd over after scoring 151 from 171 balls. However, Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel quickly resumed the momentum, adding 56 runs to bring the score to 319/3 in 83 overs. As the day drew to a close, Babar’s struggles continued as he managed only 30 off 71 balls before being trapped in front by Chris Woakes, leaving Pakistan at 324/4 in 86 overs at Stumps.

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