Azhar, Imam Tons Drive Pakistan To Huge Total Against Australia

Rawalpindi: Sizeable hundreds by Azhar Ali (185) and Imam-ul-Haq (157) helped Pakistan post a huge first-innings total and continue their domination over Australia on Day 2 of the first Test of the three-match series, here on Saturday.

Azhar's marathon 361-ball innings ended midway through the final session when he fell seeking quick runs as Pakistan declared their first innings on 476 for 4. In reply, Australia were 5 for no loss, still trailing by a substantial 471 with Usman Khawaja (5) and David Warner (0) at the crease, when bad light stopped play in the final session of Day 2.

Brief scores: Australia 5/0 trail Pakistan 476/4 decl. (Azhar Ali 185, Imam Ul Haq 157; Pat Cummins 1-62) by 471 runs.

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