Pakistan, Oct. 13 -- Unbeaten half-centuries from Muhammad Rizwan 62 and Salman Agha 51 rescued Pakistan from a point of bother to a position of strength as they accumulated 311-5 runs through a solid partnership of 114 against South Africa at the close of play on day one of the first test match against South Africa at Gaddafi stadium here on Sunday.

Four Pakistani batters including Imam ul Haq 93 (153), captain Salman Agha 76 (147), Mohammad Rizwan 62 not out and Salman Agha 52 not out helped Pakistan post a big total on day one. Rizwan and Salman stole the show as they notched up an unbeaten partnership of 114 runs off 184 balls in the last session of the day when the chips were down. Pakistan faced the barrel as they lost three quick ...