Ben Duckett surpasses Adam Gilchrist and Virender Sehwag and breaks a sensational world record

England batsman Ben Duckett surpassed Tim Southee, Adam Gilchrist and Virender Sehwag to break a sensational world record on the second day of the second Test match against Pakistan on Wednesday. Duckett looked in explosive form as he hit a 120-ball century while making 2000 runs in the sport's longest format. Duckett became the fastest to reach 2000 runs in Test cricket in terms of balls count when he got past New Zealand's Tim Southee. Adam Gilchrist is currently at the third spot on the list, with Virender Sehwag and Rishabh Pant at the fourth and fifth positions.

Fastest to 2000 runs in Test cricket

2293 balls – Ben Duckett

2418 balls – Tim Southee

2483 balls – Adam Gilchrist

2759 balls – Virender Sehwag

2797 Balls – Rishabh Pants

Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan took three wickets in 10 deliveries, including centurion Ben Duckett, to leave England on 239-6 in the second Test in Multan on Wednesday.

An exciting second day of play on a rotating pitch ultimately belonged to the hosts, who led by 127 runs after 366 runs in the first innings.

England were well on their way to 211-2 as Sajid defeated Joe Root (34), Duckett (114) and Harry Brook (nine) in the final session.

At the other end, fellow spinner Noman Ali dismissed England captain Ben Stokes for one as a suddenly reeling England lost four wickets in the space of 14 runs.

At the end there were Jamie Smith on 12 and Brydon Carse (2) at the crease.

With the Multan pitch – which was also used for the first Test – offering strong spin, the home team will be looking for a lead in the first innings for a series-level win.

England lead the three-match series 1-0 after their innings, 47-run win in the first Test.

A total of 11 wickets fell on the day with Sajid taking 4-86 and Noman 2-75.

(With AFP inputs)