Pakistan registered an emphatic victory over Sri Lanka by four wickets in the first Test of the 2-match series on Wednesday (July 20), at the Galle International Stadium. A century from captain Babar Azam helped the Men in Green in the second innings of the match to stay afloat and later on, Abdullah Shafique scored 160 off 408 balls chasing 342 in the fourth innings. Twitter went crazy after the 22-year-old guided his country over the line with a wonderful example of controlled and calm batting. Moreover, one fan also called the Pakistani youngster a better prodigy than Team India legend and current coach Rahul Dravid.
Checkout the reactions below…
Captain Babar Azam compares Abdullah Shafique with Rahul Dravid whereas Abdullah Shafique is proving to be even much better than expectations in terms of showing temperament on the crease and making shot selection. ABD – The next big thing for Pakistan Cricket! #SLvPAK
— Arfa Feroz Zake (@ArfaSays_) July 20, 2022
Pakistan have defeated Sri Lanka in the first Test match.
What an innings by the 22 year old Abdullah Shafique – 160* (408) in the 4th innings while chasing 342. A top class batting display by him. pic.twitter.com/4gSG1fDJFG
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 20, 2022
Unveiling the REAL Sialkot Stallion!
All rise to Abdullah Shafique
160* pic.twitter.com/9KY1rsEVlY
— Emmad Hameed (@Emmad81) July 20, 2022
Make no mistake Sri Lanka is one of the toughest places to chase, previously 200+ had never been chased by a visiting side at Galle, special batting effort from Abdullah Shafique & Co, historic run chase on a tough pitch
— Osama. (@ashaqeens) July 20, 2022
Make no mistake about it, this is one of the all time great Test inns by a Pakistani batter & he is only playing his 6th Test. Only Younis Khan scored scored more runs in the 4th inns to win a Test for Pakistan. Incredible stuff Abdullah Shafique. @imabd28
— Rehan Ulhaq (@Rehan_ulhaq) July 20, 2022
A chase to remember #SLvPAK against all odds @TheRealPCB make it look soo simple .. amazing win .. Congratulations Well done Abdullah Shafique
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) July 20, 2022
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