Lahore, Oct. 12 -- Half-centuries from top-order batters Imam-ul-Haq and skipper Shan Masood were the highlights as Pakistan ended the first day of the first Test against South Africa at Lahore on a strong position at 313/5 on Sunday.

At the end of the day's play, Pakistan was at 313/5, with Mohammed Rizwan (62*) and Salman Agha *(52*) unbeaten, having stitched a 114-run partnership for the fifth wicket.

After Kagiso Rabada cleaned up a struggling Abdullah Shafique for just two runs, it was Imam and Shan who stitched a 161-run stand for the second wicket.

Prenelan Subrayen (1/72) trapped Masood leg-before wicket for a 147-ball 76, consisting of nine fours and two sixes. Babar Azam continued his poor run across formats, scoring just 23 ...