Younis Khan to the Rescue

Pakistan was down and out against Zimbabwe in first test at day three close. They started day 4 with lead of 90 , faced early blow as Asad Shafiq departs early.

Middle Akmal , Adnan Akmal , and Younis Khan build up a partnership as Pakistan was eying lead of 200 at least, 100+ Patnership between two helped Pakistan to bounce back in the game. It is 47th time Younis Khan is involved in a 100-run Test partnership, the second most by a Pakistan batsman, behind only Javed Miandad (50 times). The 47 hundred-run partnerships have come in just 146 innings, meaning he contributes in a century stand after every three innings.

Zimbabwe was looking to runs through Pakistan batting line up when Adnan Akmal was run out because of mix up. Younis Khan stand still as a wall against Zimbabwean bowlers, he , along with lower middle order guided Pakistan to cross lead of 300 , putting Pakistan in commanding position.

Younis Khan reached his double century with a six, it his 4th double century , Only Javed Miandad (6) has score more 200s for Pakistan. Younis Khan is supported by Rahat Ali, who made quick 35, helped Pakistan to cross 400.

Pakistan declared at 419/9. Zimbabwe required 342 to win the 1st test. 

Zimbabwean openers failed to survive last minutes of the game as Ajmal strikes in the last over of day play putting Pakistan on top.

Zimbabwe 13/1, require another 329 runs with 9 wickets remaining

Pakistan will be pleased to have plucked out one here in the final overs. Zimbabwe still have a mountain to climb on the final day, as they need 329 runs to win. The odds are against them, as getting over a hundred runs a session will be mighty difficult against the quality of this Pakistan attack. Ajmal holds the key for Pakistan on a fifth day wicket. Zimbabwe will most likely need to stonewall through the day tomorrow in order to ensure the draw.  

Via Sport-maza