Fawad Alam ensured Pakistan bounced back strikingly on the second day of the first Test against South Africa in Karachi yesterday, his third Test century helping the home side end the day at 308 for eight, a lead of 88 runs.
Alam’s century formed the bedrock of Pakistan’s efforts on the second day, as he put on sizeable partnerships with Azhar Ali, Mohammad Rizwan and Faheem Ashraf to ensure Pakistan dug themselves out of the hole they found themselves in at the end of the first day.
It also meant Pakistan extended Kagiso Rabada’s wait for his 200th Test wicket, to another day at least.
There were a couple of nervy instances early in the day, but once the batsmen rode through that and took the total past 50, they knew there in control.
Alam and Ali put on a fine 94-run partnership, ensuring the South African bowlers had no joy in the opening session, even though Keshav Maharaj, their most experienced spinner, threatened occasionally.
Their partnership, which lasted the best part of 40 overs, took the sting out of South Africa. When Maharaj eventually got the breakthrough, Ali attempting a cut and sending it through to the ‘keeper, Pakistan weren’t too affected. (ICC)
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