Pakistan's Saim Ayub slams his maiden Test half-century: Key stats
Pakistan cricket team batter Saim Ayub slammed his maiden Test fifty. The opener scored 56 runs from 98 balls on Day 1 of the first Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. After a rain delay that took away plenty of overs, Pakistan were off to a dreadful start. Ayub saw his side get reduced to 16/3. However, a 98-run stand followed next. Here's more.
A solid stand on offer
Pakistan were in all sorts of trouble after Bangladesh picked three early wickets. Ayub and Saud Shakeel the lifted the hosts with a gritty partnership. The duo batted with positive intent and kept the scoreboard moving. They added 65 runs heading into tea before continuing with the momentum in the final session. Ayub looked comfortable and made sure he aided his side.
A needless dismissal for Ayub
Ayub was going along nicely before perishing right after a drinks break. Hasan Mahmud's full delivery outside off could have been left off but Ayub went with the flow and nicked the ball to the slip cordon.
4th fifty in FC cricket for Ayub
22-year-old Ayub is making just his 2nd Test appearance. In his debut Test, he scored 33 runs across two innings versus Australia in Sydney earlier this year. He owns 89 runs at 29.66. As per ESPNcricinfo, he hit his 4th fifty in First-Class cricket.
