New Delhi: Babar Azam’s half-century helped Pakistan end day one of the first Test against England in a decent position here on Wednesday.
After opting to bat first, Pakistan got off to a slow start as openers Abid Ali and Shan Masood played cautiously. Continuing with their slow-paced innings, both scored just 36 runs after the completion of 15 overs.
Jofra Archer handed England with their first breakthrough as he bowled Ali, who played a knock of 16 runs. Azhar Ali then took the field but failed to impress as he was sent back to the pavilion on a duck. Azhar was given LBW off Chris Woakes delivery.
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Pakistan finished rain-affected day one at 139-2#ENGvPAK Day One Highlightspic.twitter.com/DDge6hZ7FU
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 6, 2020
Babar Azam was the next batsman to join Masood. The duo played brilliantly, smashing regular boundaries and kept the scoreboard running. However, rain caused a delay when the match was in the 42nd over.
Pakistan dominated day one of the first #ENGvPAK Test after an unbeaten 96-run partnership between Shan Masood and Babar Azam ?
Shan Masood hopes his team will be able to build on that solid platform as the match progresses ? https://t.co/qgtifhahaD pic.twitter.com/opbCnNrl1p
— ICC (@ICC) August 6, 2020
The match resumed after a hiatus and Pakistan’s on-field batsmen continued with their amazing form until the end of day’s play. Azam is playing at 69 while Masood is just four runs away from his half-century.
Pakistan will resume their first innings from 139/2 on day two. (ANI)
