By CricketCountry Staff
Pakistan reached the score of 334 for one at stumps on the first day of the second Test in Colombo against Sri Lanka as Mohammad Hafeez and Azhar Ali stitched an unbeaten 256-run partnership.
Published: Jul 01, 2012, 10:08 AM (IST)
Edited: Jul 01, 2012, 10:08 AM (IST)
Mohammad Hafeez (R) and Azhar Ali stitched an unbeaten 256-run partnership on day one © AFP
By CricketCountry Staff
Colombo: Jun 30, 2012
Pakistan reached the score of 334 for one at stumps on the first day of the second Test in Colombo against Sri Lanka as Mohammad Hafeez and Azhar Ali stitched an unbeaten 256-run partnership.
Hafeez was unbeaten on 172, accompanied by Azhar at 92. Azhar is now only eight runs from his third Test century.
Hafeez earned a lucky break just before tea when he was caught down the leg-side by wicket-keeper Prasanna Jayawardene, but television replays confirmed Angelo Mathews had sent down a no-ball.
The century helped Hafeez overcome the disappointment of losing the opening encounter in Galle by 209 runs, where he led Pakistan in the absence of the banned Misbah-ul Haq.
Pakistan, trailing 1-0 in the three-match series, took advantage of Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene’s surprise decision to field first on a good batting track at the Sinhalese Sports Club.
Brief Scores: Pakistan 334 for 1 (Mohammad Hafeez 172*, Azhar Ali 92*, Taufeeq Umar 65; Angelo Mathews 1 for 45) vs Sri Lanka
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