Pakistan got off to a strong start against Australia, reaching 89 for no loss at lunch on the first day of the series-opening Test match in Dubai on Sunday. Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez, playing his first Test since 2016, was at the crease on 48 while the 37-year-old's opening partner Imam-ul-Haq looked equally comfortable on an unbeaten 36. Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed had earlier won the toss and elected to bat first on a dry wicket at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Hafeez looked in total control against the Australian attack with six boundaries in a chanceless knock to close in on his 13th half-century in Test cricket. Australia toiled hard on the field in tough conditions, with Lyon bowling 12 of the 31 overs in the first session.

Source: dna October 07, 2018 08:37 UTC