Canberra : Pakistan captain Shan Masood hits unbeaten 156 on first day of four-day game against Prime Minister’s XI . On the first day of the four-day tour match against Australia’s Prime Minister-Eleven at Canberra, Pakistan were 324 for 6 in 89.4 overs at stumps.
Right-arm pacer Jordan Buckingham struck early to dismiss opening batter Imam-ul-Haq (9, 24b, 1×4) after Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first.
Shan came to bat at the conclusion of the eighth over of the innings, with Pakistan 18-1. The 34-year-old weaved a brilliant undefeated knock of 156 from 235 deliveries, including 13 boundaries and a six, ensuring Pakistan remain in reach of an impressive total in the first innings. He was the top-scorer for the side and successfully held one end throughout the day while six wickets fell on the other end.
Shan had joined opening batter Abdullah Shafique (38, 76b, 1×4) on the crease. The two stitched a 58-run stand before the latter was caught at short cover after mistiming a length ball delivered by Steketee.
Babar Azam then batted together with Shan to add 92 runs to the total. Buckingham struck again to take Pakistan’s most prized wicket as Babar walked back to the pavilion after scoring 40 from 88, including five fours.
Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat.