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Virender Sehwag’s long-standing record falls as Pakistan Test captain storms to 177-ball double century

Virender Sehwag’s long-standing record falls as Pakistan Test captain storms to 177-ball double century ByHT Sports Desk Updated on: Dec 30, 2025 08:24 am IST Read this news in brief form Share Via Copy Link Shan Masood's knock not only set a new national benchmark but also eclipsed Virender Sehwag’s long-standing record on Pakistan soil. Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood entered the record books on Monday, smashing a record-fast double century in the ongoing President’s Trophy Grade-I 2025/26. The knock not only set a new national benchmark but also eclipsed Virender Sehwag’s long-standing record on Pakistan soil.

Shan Masood also broke the national record with his double ton

Shan Masood also broke the national record with his double ton

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Key Highlights

  • Shan Masood also broke the national record with his double ton On the opening day of the four-day red-ball match in Karachi, Masood, playing for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited, scored a 177-ball double hundred against Sahir Associates.
  • Put in to bat first, SNGPL lost opener Azan Awais for 53 before Masood took charge, forging a mammoth 390-run second-wicket partnership with Ali Zaryab (192).
  • The stand was the ninth-highest for any wicket in Pakistan.
  • Zaryab agonisingly missed out on a double century after facing 237 balls, but Masood carried on after his dismissal and completed the milestone.
  • He ended Day 1 unbeaten on 212 off 185 balls, striking at 114.59.
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