Pakistan Shaheens took a commanding 202-run lead over the South Asian Cricket Academy and MCC Young Cricketers XI at the end of day two of their three-day match in Canterbury, England, on Monday.
SACA-MCC XI managed to reach 183 for 6 in their first innings by the close of play, which was halted early due to poor light.
Their 60-over batting display saw Stuart van der Merwe top-scoring with 41 runs, while Feroze Khushi contributed 33 and Andy Umeed added 30. Jack Carney remained unbeaten on 32.
From the Shaheens’ bowling side, spinners Mubasir Khan, Mehran Mumtaz, and pacer Ubaid Shah each claimed two wickets.
Earlier in the day, Pakistan Shaheens resumed their first innings at 369 for 8 and declared shortly after, adding just 16 more runs.
The highlight of their innings was wicketkeeper-batter Roheil Nazir’s brilliant unbeaten century as he smacked 100 off 120 balls.
He had started the day on 98 not out and went on to anchor the innings till the declaration.
Partnering him was Maaz Sadaqat, who also remained unbeaten on 39, striking two fours and two sixes.
The duo compiled a crucial 88-run partnership for the ninth wicket, further solidifying the Shaheens’ dominance.
For the host team, bowlers Sana Khan, Hisham Khan, and Isa Nadeem each picked up two wickets, but failed to prevent Pakistan Shaheens from building a substantial total of 385 for 8 declared.