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Kent, 4 August 2025: Wicketkeeper-batter Rohail Nazir struck an unbeaten century as Pakistan Shaheens declared their first innings on 385 for eight against South Asian Cricket Academy & MCC Young Cricketers XI on day two of the second three-day match at Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Canterbury on Monday.
At stumps, South Asian Cricket Academy & MCC Young Cricketers XI were 183 for six in 60 overs in their first innings, still trailing by 202 runs. For Shaheens, Mehran Mumtaz, Mubasir Khan and Ubaid Khan took two wickets apiece.
For South Asian Cricket Academy & MCC Young Cricketers XI, Stuart van der Merwe top-scored with a 76-ball 41, which included four boundaries.
Earlier, after resuming their first innings at the overnight score of 369 for eight, Shaheens declared after adding 16 runs. Right-handed batter Rohail, who had returned unbeaten on 98 the previous day, completed his century, finishing on 100 not out off 120 balls, including 14 fours. This was Rohail’s first century on the ongoing tour of England.
He shared an unbroken 88-run partnership for the ninth wicket with Maaz Sadaqat (39, 48b, 2x4s, 2x6s).
Scores in brief:
Pakistan Shaheens 385-8 decl, 92 overs (Rohail Nazir 100 not out, Omair Bin Yousuf 68, Ali Zaryab 44, Maaz Sadaqat 39 not out, Saud Shakeel 35, Shamyl Hussain 33; Eesa Nadeem 2-43, Hishaam Khan 2-62, Sana Khan 2-64)
South Asian Cricket Academy & MCC Young Cricketers XI 183-6, 60 overs (Stuart van der Merwe 41, Feroze Khushi 33, Jack Carney 32 not out, Andrew Umeed 30; Mubasir Khan 2-46, Ubaid Shah 2-46, Mehran Mumtaz 2-47)
