Opener Imam-ul-Haq hit a memorable first Test century on Friday and led Pakistan to a commanding 245-1 in its first home Test against Australia in 24 years.
The left-hander closed out the opening day of the first Test on 132 not out on a typically slow and grassless subcontinent wicket. Veteran Azhar Ali was also looking solid on 64 not out.
Australia might have missed a trick by opting to go with its three frontline fast bowlers, who hardly troubled the batters with both the new and old ball. Australia even used its three part-time spinners — Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head and Steve Smith — without any reward.
