Ton-up Imam, Azhar Ali punish poor Australia

Pakistan`s Imam-ul-Haq (L) walks back to pavilion unbeaten with 132 runs with teammate Azhar Ali at the end of the first day of the first Test cricket match between Pakistan and Australia at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. Pic/AFP

Recalled opener Imam-ul-Haq cracked a brilliant maiden century on Friday as Pakistan finished the opening day of the first Test against Australia on a commanding 245-1 here.

The left-hander marked the first Test by Australia in Pakistan for 24 years with 132 not out, leaving the tourists frustrated on a dry and flat Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch.

At the close Friday, veteran batsman Azhar Ali was unbeaten on 64, having added 140 for the unbroken second wicket after Pakistan won a crucial toss and opted to bat.

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