Pakistan takes lead in first Test against Proteas

Opener Imam ul-Haq fell just short of a century on his return to the Pakistan team, but his 93 runs contributed to Pakistan’s strong position at 5-313 by the end of the first day of the Test against world champions South Africa in Lahore. The 29-year-old’s innings provided a solid foundation for Pakistan as they dominated the Proteas’ bowlers. Captain Babar Azam also made a valuable contribution with 77 runs, establishing a strong partnership with ul-Haq. The team’s solid batting display put them in a commanding position in the match.