Fawad Alam's century leads Pakistan to 308-8 vs South Africa
Hindustan TimesFawad Alam’s third test century put Pakistan in charge on the second day of the first test against South Africa on Wednesday. Pakistan's Fawad Alam celebrates after scoring a century during the second day of the first cricket test match between Pakistan and South Africa at the National Stadium, in Karachi The 35-year-old Alam hit nine fours and two sixes in a patient 109 off 245 balls, compiled in just under six hours, to help his team reach 308-8 at stumps. Pakistan was in trouble overnight on 33-4 after South Africa had been skittled out for 220 on an eventful first day when 14 wickets fell on an uneven wicket. He finally got his chance against England last year and the left-handed batsman made his second test century, 11 years after his first, against New Zealand last month.