Pakistan made a solid start to the two-Test series against South Africa, ending the first day at 313 for 5 in their first innings at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. After early setbacks, Shan Masood and Imam-ul-Haq stabilized the innings, while Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha’s unbeaten 114-run partnership guided Pakistan to a strong position.
Shan Masood and Imam-ul-Haq Lead the Charge
Abdullah Shafiq and Imam-ul-Haq opened the innings for Pakistan, but Abdullah Shafiq was dismissed after scoring only 2 runs. After Abdullah Shafiq was dismissed, Shan Masood and Imam-ul-Haq batted responsibly and took the team’s score forward. Captain Shan Masood was dismissed for 76 runs on a total score of 163.
Middle Order Collapse at 199
Imam-ul-Haq also lost his courage after scoring 93 runs on a total score of 199. Saud Shakeel also lost his wicket on the next ball without scoring any runs. Babar Azam was also dismissed after 2 overs on the same score of 199, scoring 23 runs.
After them, Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha put up a partnership of 114 runs. Rizwan is on 62 and Salman Agha is on 52.
Pakistan has scored 313 runs for the loss of 5 wickets at the end of the first day’s play.
Earlier, national team captain Shan Masood won the toss and said that they will try their best to take advantage of the home conditions, while Proteas captain Aiden Markram said that we have played cricket in such conditions, we will try to get Pakistan out early.
Pakistan’s Playing XI vs South Africa
The Pakistani team includes Shan Masood (captain), Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafiq, Shaheen Afridi, Noman Ali, Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, Sajid Khan and Hassan Ali.
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