Pakistan captain Babar Azam is on the Rawalpindi pitch for the first Test against Australia. PAK openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique hit unbeaten centuries. Score 252 without losing a wicket on the fifth and final day of the Test match, at Pindi Cricket Stadium.
PAK skipper Babar Azam praised batter Imam-ul-Haq for his performance in the first Test against AUS. Which began on Tuesday in Rawalpindi. PAK openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique scored unbeaten centuries as Pakistan scored 252 without losing a wicket on the fifth and final day of the first Test match being play here at the Pindi Cricket Stadium.
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“The way he seized his opportunity and the maturity he displayed [on Imam] were commendable. There are so many positives. Even I would like to congratulate my bowlers because this was a difficult wicket. The way Nauman bowled was a huge plus for us. Several of our key bowlers were also unavailable for this game, but they should be available for the next one ” Babar Azam said after the play ended on Day 5.
Australia resumed the fifth and final day at 449/7, adding only 10 runs to their overnight score and losing three wickets as left-arm orthodox spinner Nauman Ali took two wickets on the day, bringing his tally in the innings to six. In their first innings, Australia scored 459/10, trailing the hosts by 17 runs.
The first Test ended in a tie, giving both teams four points in the ICC World Test Championship table.
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