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Fakhar becomes 4th Pakistani to score 50s in each innings of debut Test

Opener Fakhar Zaman has become the fourth Pakistani batsman to score 50+ in each innings of a debut Test.

By Web Desk
October 17, 2018

Abu Dhabi: Opener Fakhar Zaman has become the fourth Pakistani batsman to score 50+ in each innings of a debut Test.

The 28-year-old left-hander missed a hundred by six runs in the first inning and smashed 66 in the second inning on his debut.

Pakistan, who gained a commanding 137-run lead in the first innings, were 144-2 at close in their second innings on the second day of the second Test in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Azhar Ali (54) and Haris Sohail (17) were at the crease as Pakistan stretched their lead to 281 with eight second innings wickets intact.

Australia were dismissed for 145 in their first innings with fast bowler Mohammad Abbas (5-33) and spinner Bilal Asif (3-23) doing the damage.

The first Test of the two-match series ended in a draw in Dubai last week.