Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has set a new record for the fastest first-class double century by a Pakistani batter, achieving the milestone in 177 balls. He surpassed Inzamam-ul-Haq's 30-year-old record of 188 balls during the President's Cup departmental tournament. Masood remained unbeaten on 212 off 185 balls at the close of play on the opening day, contributing significantly to his team's strong performance.