Imam shines as Pakistan posts 313-5 against South Africa in first Test

Pakistan slumped to 199-5, but a 114-run stand between Rizwan and Agha rebuilt the innings

Imam-ul-Haq plays a shot during his 93-run knock against South Africa on the first day of the opening Test on Sunday. Photo: Shafik Malik

Pakistan rode on a brilliant 93 from Imam-ul-Haq to reach 313-5 after a brief fightback from South Africa on the opening day of the first Test in Lahore on Sunday.

Shan Masood hit 76, but Haq missed out on his hundred and Pakistan slumped to 199-5 as four wickets fell quickly.

Mohammad Rizwan, 62 not out, and Salman Agha, unbeaten 52 at the close, rebuilt the innings during an unbroken sixth-wicket stand of 114 in the final session on a spin-friendly Gaddafi Stadium pitch.

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