Shan Masood creates history with record Test century in Tarouba
The experienced left-handed batter achieved the milestone during the ongoing first Test against the West Indies, becoming the first centurion in the venue’s Test history and giving Pakistan a timely boost in a crucial ICC World Test Championship match.
The 36-year-old came to the crease at number three after Pakistan lost an early wicket while replying to the West Indies’ first-innings total of 311. Showing patience and determination, Shan settled quickly and rebuilt Pakistan’s innings with a composed performance against the home side’s pace attack.
He completed his century during the opening session of the third day and went on to score 109 runs off 184 deliveries. His impressive knock included 12 boundaries and helped Pakistan recover from an early setback, keeping the visitors firmly in the contest.
With his memorable innings, Shan Masood became the first batter to score a Test century at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. As this is the first-ever international red-ball match played at the venue, his century has secured a permanent place in the stadium’s history.
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The century also marked another significant milestone in Shan Masood’s Test career. The former Pakistan captain displayed excellent temperament, solid technique, and remarkable patience, once again proving his value to the team in challenging batting conditions.
The historic occasion was also marked before the start of the match, when Cricket West Indies presented the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) with a commemorative plaque to celebrate the inaugural Test match at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy.
The PCB later shared photographs of the plaque on its official social media accounts. The commemorative plaque features a polished wooden frame with a rich mahogany finish and a black-and-gold engraved presentation plate bordered with gold trim.
It also features a colour photograph of West Indies captain Roston Chase and Pakistan captain Babar Azam holding the series trophy on the outfield of the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, highlighting the significance of the occasion for both teams.
The ongoing two-match series between Pakistan and the West Indies is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27. Every match carries valuable championship points, making each performance and result even more important.
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Sharing the historic moment on social media, the PCB wrote, “Pakistan Cricket Team receives a commemorative plaque to mark the inaugural Test Match at Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad & Tobago.”
Shan Masood’s record-breaking century has not only strengthened Pakistan’s position in the opening Test but has also added another memorable chapter to the country’s cricket history. His disciplined innings has earned praise from cricket fans and experts, who described it as a timely, composed, and determined performance under pressure.
