Imam-ul-Haq hammered an important fifty as Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets in the first Test. He batted with precision in the fourth innings and scored an unbeaten 50 off 84 balls (4 fours, 1 six).
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Imam saved Pakistan from a collapse
Chasing 131, Pakistan hence were reduced to 38/3. Imam recorded crucial partnerships with skipper Babar Azam (24) and Saud Shakeel (30). Agha Salman sealed Pakistan's victory with a six.
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Eighth fifty in Tests
This was Imam's eighth half-century in Tests as he has raced to 1,468 runs in 21 Tests at a decent average of 39.67. The southpaw has also clobbered three tons in the format with his highest score being 157.
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Fourth-innings exploits
Imam has embraced the challenging task of batting in the fourth innings. He has 501 runs in 13 innings in this regard at a remarkable average of 50.10.