Just 6th overall and 1st in Pak's history: Saud joins rare Test batting record list

Saud Shakeel came agonisingly close to scoring a century for the second time in the same Test but his 97-run knock helped Pakistan hold off Sri Lanka and secure a draw in the opening match of the series in Rawalpindi on Friday.Shakeel, who had scored 93 in Pakistan's first innings total of 434/9 declared, fell just three runs short of his century in the second innings. The left-hander spent most of the fifth and final day at the crease before Lahiru Kumara bowled him after he had faced 210 deliveries.By the time Shakeel was dismissed, Pakistan had reached 284/8, taking their overall lead to 272 runs. With little time left for a result, both teams agreed to a draw and shook hands.While Shakeel's effort helped Pakistan avoid defeat, his twin scores of 93 and 97 also put him on an unwanted list in Test cricket history.