pakistani wicket keeper Mohammad Rizvan A monumental knock of 171* off 239 balls in the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, showing consistency and mastery.
Rizwan’s unbeaten batting not only helped Pakistan Declaring their first innings against Bangladesh at 448/6 also highlighted the keeper’s class. Facing a disciplined Bangladesh bowling attack, Rizwan displayed excellent composure and concentration.
Mohammad Rizwan’s incredible 171 takes Pakistan to 448/6d against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi Test
His innings was a mix of solid defense and well-timed aggression as he hit 11 boundaries and three sixes in a career-best innings in Test cricket.
Rizwan’s ability to rotate the strike and punish the loose delivery was on full display in Rawalpindi despite offering help to the pitch. Bangladesh bowlers at the beginning of the game.
The Rawalpindi pitch demanded patience and accurate shot selection from the batsmen and Mohammad Rizwan rose to the occasion.
Mohammad Rizwan showed great maturity and understanding of game condition to frustrate the Bangladeshi bowlers who struggled to break through their defense in the ongoing first Test in Rawalpindi.
Notably, Rizwan put together a mammoth 240-run partnership with Saud Shakeel (141), who scored a century during his marathon knock in the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.
Mohsin Naqvi hails Rizwan’s exceptional batting and calls him a key asset to Pakistan’s Test success.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief after the end of the 2nd day Mohsen Naqvi 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 to be a valuable asset to Pakistan’s Test team and said they enjoyed watching his exceptional batting show in the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh.
The PCB chief also expressed hope that Rizwan will continue to raise his game in future matches and make the Pakistani fans proud.
He surely made Pakistani Cricket Fans proud: PCB chief
Mohsin Naqvi wrote in X: “What an unstoppable force Muhammad Rizwan proved today in the Test Match! Congratulations to him for 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 beautiful sight! He has certainly made Pakistani cricket fans proud, hoping to improve his performance in the upcoming matches as well!”
What an unstoppable force Muhammad Rizwan proved today in the Test Match! Congratulations to him for 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 beautiful sight! Looking forward to seeing…
— Mohsin Naqvi (@MohsinnaqviC42) August 22, 2024
Mohammad Rizwan scored a new record with a career-best 171 in the Rawalpindi Test
Meanwhile, Mohammad Rizwan reached a major milestone with his third Test century and first in nearly 890 days when he hit a career-best 171 not out from 239 balls against Bangladesh. This remarkable innings also set a new record for the highest score in the history of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) with six innings.
In addition, Rizwan surpassed Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant’s previous record of highest score by a wicketkeeper at the WTC.
Pant’s 141-run knock against England in 2022 was surpassed by Rizwan, who is now the first wicket-keeper to score 150+ runs in WTC records.
 chief Mohsin Naqvi hailed Mohammad Rizwan as an "unstoppable force" following his remarkable performance in the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.){kind=link}