Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohamed Rizwan He played a monumental knock of 171* runs off 239 balls in the ongoing first Test, displaying a masterclass in resilience and skill, against Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.
Rizwan’s unbeaten knockout not only helped Pakistan Not only was the wicket-keeper’s class outstanding, but he also showed remarkable composure and concentration when facing a disciplined Bangladeshi bowling attack.
Mohammad Rizwan’s incredible 171 takes Pakistan to 448/6d against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi Test
His innings was a combination of solid defence and well-timed aggression as he hit 11 boundaries and three sixes during the best knock of his Test cricket career.
Rizwan’s ability to rotate the attack and punish loose deliveries was on display in Rawalpindi, despite the pitch offering assistance to the Bangladesh Bowlers at the beginning of the game.
The Rawalpindi pitch demanded patience and precise shot selection from the batsmen and Mohammad Rizwan rose to the occasion.
Mohammad Rizwan showed immense maturity and understanding of the game situation to frustrate the Bangladesh bowlers, who struggled to find a way past his defences in the ongoing first Test in Rawalpindi.
Notably, Rizwan formed a formidable 240-run partnership with Saud Shakeel (141), who also scored a century during his marathon knock in the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.
Mohsin Naqvi hails Rizwan’s exceptional knock and calls him a key asset for Pakistan’s success in Tests
After the end of Day 2, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi He hailed Rizwan as an “unstoppable force” after his remarkable performance in the first Test against Bangladesh.
The PCB chief praised Rizwan for his invaluable contribution to Pakistan’s massive total on the board against the Tigers in Rawalpindi.
Naqvi praised Rizwan for once again proving himself a valuable asset to the Pakistan Test team and described his exceptional batting display as a delight to watch in the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh.
The PCB chief also expressed hope that Rizwan will continue to improve his game in the upcoming matches and make Pakistani fans proud.
He has certainly made Pakistani cricket fans proud: PCB chief
Mohsin Naqvi posted on X: “What an unstoppable force Muhammad Rizwan has proven to be in today’s Test match! Kudos to him for scoring 150 runs with the help of 9 Fours and 3 Sixers! He has surely proven to be an asset to Test Cricket in Pakistan. What a pleasure to watch him! We hope to see his performance improve in the upcoming matches as well, he has surely made Pakistani cricket fans proud!”
What an unstoppable force Muhammad Rizwan has proven to be in today’s Test match! Congratulations on scoring 150 runs with the help of 9 Fours and 3 Sixers! He has certainly proved to be an asset to Test cricket in Pakistan. What a pleasure to watch! Looking forward to seeing him…
— Mohsin Naqvi (@MohsinnaqviC42) August 22, 2024
Mohammad Rizwan sets new record with career-best 171 in Rawalpindi
Meanwhile, Mohammad Rizwan achieved a significant milestone by scoring his third century in a Test and first in nearly 890 days, with a career-high 171 off 239 balls against Bangladesh. This remarkable innings also set a new record for the highest score by a number six batsman in the history of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).
Furthermore, Rizwan surpassed Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant’s previous record for the highest score by a wicket-keeper at the WTC.
Pant’s innings of 141 runs against England in 2022 was surpassed by Rizwan, who has now become the first wicketkeeper to score more than 150 runs in WTC records.