Haq's Maiden Test Ton Puts Pakistan In Control Against Australia

RAWALPINDI: A brilliant maiden Test century by opener Imam-ul-Haq (132 not out) put a disciplined Pakistan in early control against Australia on the opening day of the first Test of the three-match series, here on Friday.

Apart from Imam, Abdullah Shafique (44) and Azhar Ali (64 not out) also played solid innings as Pakistan were 245/1 at stumps on Day 1 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Brief scores: Pakistan 245/1 (Imam-ul-Haq 132 not out; Azhar Ali 64 not out; Nathan Lyon 1-87) vs Australia. IANS

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