{"id":208305,"date":"2025-01-05T16:08:23","date_gmt":"2025-01-05T16:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/05\/shan-masood-babar-azam-register-new-record-for-pakistan-against-south-africa-cricket-news-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2025-01-05T16:08:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-05T16:08:23","slug":"shan-masood-babar-azam-register-new-record-for-pakistan-against-south-africa-cricket-news-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/05\/shan-masood-babar-azam-register-new-record-for-pakistan-against-south-africa-cricket-news-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Shan Masood, Babar Azam register new record for Pakistan against South Africa | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-116969250,imgsize-68322,width-400,resizemode-4\/116969250.jpg?resize=400,225&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Shan Masood, Babar Azam register new record for Pakistan against South Africa | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India\" title=\"Shan Masood, Babar Azam register new record for Pakistan against South Africa | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India\" \/><\/div><p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"MwN2O\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"T22zO\">\n<section class=\"D3Wk1  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  VtlfQ\" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"D3Wk1\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"zPaFh\">\n<div class=\"wJnIp\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cj2hz img_cptn\"><span title=\"Shan Masood and Babar Azam (Photo Credits: AP \/ PTI)\">Shan Masood and Babar Azam (Photo Credits: AP \/ PTI)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>NEW DELHI: <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/shan-masood\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Shan Masood<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/babar-azam\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Babar Azam<\/a> on Sunday etched their names in history with a stellar performance, recording Pakistan&#8217;s highest-ever opening partnership against South Africa. <br \/>The duo surpassed the previous record of 137, set by Imran Farhat and Taufeeq Umar in Faisalabad back in 2003, by constructing a magnificent 205-run stand in the second innings of the ongoing Test.<\/p>\n<div data-type=\"in_view\" class=\"  \">\n<div class=\"EEW3_ timeline_pollWrapper_as \" data-scrollga=\"scroll#poll_view\">\n<div>\n<p>Poll<\/p>\n<p>Who has the Most Explosive Batting Style in Pakistan&#8217;s Lineup?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Facing a daunting deficit after following on, Masood and Babar played with precision and flair, giving Pakistan a glimmer of hope. <br \/>At the time of Babar&#8217;s dismissal, Masood led from the front with a commanding knock of 102 not out, hitting 14 4s in an innings full of authority and composure. <\/p>\n<div class=\"lOvcW vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"k7lcu\">\n<p>Will Smeed thrilled to join Pretoria Capitals for SA20<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Before falling prey to Marco Jansen&#8217;s delivery, Babar, known for his class and grace, complemented his partner brilliantly, crafting a fluent 81, featuring ten 4s.<br \/>This stand, significant not just for breaking a 22-year-old record but also for its context in the match, has sparked conversations about Pakistan\u2019s fighting spirit. <\/p>\n<p><h2>Highest Opening Partnerships vs South Africa<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"cdatainfo   id-r-component \" data-pos=\"26\">\n<ul>\n<li>Babar Azam &amp; Shan Masood (2025): 205 runs<\/li>\n<li>Imran Farhat &amp; Taufeeq Umar (2003): 137 runs<\/li>\n<li>Khurram Manzoor &amp; Shan Masood (2013): 135 runs<\/li>\n<li>Mohammad Hafeez &amp; Taufeeq Umar (2010): 105 runs<\/li>\n<li>Aamer Sohail &amp; Saeed Anwar (1995-1998): 101 runs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Having struggled with a first-innings collapse for just 194, the pair\u2019s resilience has been a key highlight of the game.<br \/>South Africa, spearheaded by <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/kagiso-rabada\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Kagiso Rabada<\/a> and Marco Jansen, seemed to lose steam against the flawless approach of the Pakistani openers. Despite Rabada&#8217;s fierce pace and the guile of spinners like Keshav Maharaj, the pair\u2019s determination remained unshaken.<br \/>With today&#8217;s 205-run stand, Babar and Masood\u2019s current total as an opening pair stands at a remarkable 207, underlining their potential as a formidable duo at the top of the order. <br \/>The new record adds another feather to their caps, symbolising the dawn of a promising partnership.<\/div>\n<p><script>\nvar _mfq = window._mfq || [];\n_mfq.push([\"setVariable\", \"toi_titan\", window.location.href]);\n!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n    function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) {\n      if (!isFBCampaignActive) {\n        return;\n      }\n      (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        if (f.fbq) return;\n        n = f.fbq = function() {\n          n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments);\n        };\n        if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n;\n        n.push = n;\n        n.loaded = !0;\n        n.version = '2.0';\n        n.queue = [];\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.defer = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n      })(f, b, e, 'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js', n, t, s);\n      fbq('init', '593671331875494');\n      fbq('track', 'PageView');\n    };\n    function loadGtagEvents(isGoogleCampaignActive) {\n      if (!isGoogleCampaignActive) {\n        return;\n      }\n      var id = document.getElementById('toi-plus-google-campaign');\n      if (id) {\n        return;\n      }\n      (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.defer = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        t.id = 'toi-plus-google-campaign';\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n      })(f, b, e, 'https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/gtag\/js?id=AW-877820074', n, t, s);\n    };\n    function loadSurvicateJs(allowedSurvicateSections = []){\n      const section =  window.location.pathname.split('\/')[1]\n      const isHomePageAllowed = window.location.pathname === '\/' && allowedSurvicateSections.includes('homepage')\n      if(allowedSurvicateSections.includes(section) || isHomePageAllowed){\n        (function(w) {\n         function setAttributes() {\n                    var prime_user_status = window.isPrime ? 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