Imam-ul-Haq registers 4th highest score by an opener against Australia

Making his comeback, Imam had the weight of the world on his shoulder as he responded in a stunning manner

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Opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq scored a reserved 157 against a formidable Australia bowling attack and etched his name in the history books.

Making his comeback, Imam had the weight of the world on his shoulder as he responded in a stunning manner.

Imam's 157 is now overall the fourth-highest score by a Pakistani batsman against Australia.

The highest score by an opening batsman against Australia was scored by Taslim Arif at Faisalabad, the wicket-keeper batsman scored an unbeaten 210 in 1980.

Azhar Ali scored an outstanding 205 without being dismissed in Melbourne against Australia in 2016. Whereas, Khalid Abdullah scored 166 runs at Karachi in 1964.

Imam-ul-Haq made his comeback after 2019 as the regular opener Abid Ali was unavailable for selection, The 34-year-old was diagnosed with Acute Coronary Syndrome in December 2021.

Imam-ul-Haq stayed at the wicket for 529 minutes and faced 358 balls for his 157, he smashed 16 boundaries and two sixes.

Azhar Ali scored his 19th Test century as Pakistan looks to post a big first inning total against the visiting team.