<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{fc260d81-c586-4682-88d6-11db567f53c1}{20}" paraid="2106337724" >Pakistan batsman Fawad&nbsp;Alam&nbsp;on Wednesday scored a terrific century against South Africa in the first Test of the series at the National Stadium in Karachi. Fawad, with his third Test century, joined England&nbsp;all-rounder Ravi&nbsp;Bopara&nbsp;in an exclusive club.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4ce7575d-299f-4130-84c9-9947a95777a3}{254}" paraid="634274672" >Fawad and&nbsp;Bopara, both have converted all of their half-centuries into centuries – a feat achieved only by these two in Test cricket thrice. Fawad, who made his Test debut in 2009 for Pakistan, was not picked in the Test team for over 10 years before he featured for Pakistan in Test match in 2020, against England. While the duo don't have a single Test half-century to their names, they both have three Test centuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4ce7575d-299f-4130-84c9-9947a95777a3}{254}" paraid="634274672" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-president-sourav-ganguly-admitted-to-hospital-again-after-chest-pain-359632" hreflang="en">BCCI president Sourav Ganguly admitted to hospital again after chest pain</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{bd930370-4069-4709-bddc-9ee6042fbc45}{39}" paraid="1954412443" >The southpaw, with a unique technique, had slammed his maiden Test ton in his debut Test against Sri Lanka in 2009 before getting his second Test ton against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui in August 2020. He&nbsp;continues his good run of form at his home ground in Karachi to rescue Pakistan from a tough situation and convert his another fifty into hundred.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{124d920c-99e8-4909-82a4-d006dfd086e5}{135}" paraid="768682255" >Whereas&nbsp;Bopara&nbsp;had slammed his three Test tons during West Indies' tour of England in 2009, in Bridgetown,&nbsp;Lord's and&nbsp;Chester-le-Street.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{124d920c-99e8-4909-82a4-d006dfd086e5}{135}" paraid="768682255" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-england-cricket-team-arrives-in-chennai-for-test-series-versus-india-359613" hreflang="en">IND vs ENG: England cricket team arrives in Chennai for Test series versus India</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{124d920c-99e8-4909-82a4-d006dfd086e5}{215}" paraid="2088920635" >Meanwhile, Fawad came into bat at a time when Pakistan&nbsp;were&nbsp;struggling on 27/4. The southpaw held his ground and stitched partnerships with Azhar Ali and Mohammed Rizwan before helping Pakistan take the first-innings lead with Faheem Ashraf.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4a8239cf-d8ec-4e69-ab0b-a8021fb74b92}{100}" paraid="1500791462" >South Africa, on Day 1 of the Karachi Test, looked to have an advantage in the game but Fawad's knock has forced Proteas to&nbsp;the&nbsp;back-foot.&nbsp;Pakistan have already taken a 50+ lead in the first innings with a set Fawad&nbsp;Alam&nbsp;and Faheem Ashraf in the middle for the hosts.&nbsp;</p>


Pakistan batsman Fawad Alam on Wednesday scored a terrific century against South Africa in the first Test of the series at the National Stadium in Karachi. Fawad, with his third Test century, joined England all-rounder Ravi Bopara in an exclusive club.

Pakistan batsman Fawad Alam on Wednesday scored a terrific century against South Africa in the first Test of the series at the National Stadium in Karachi. Fawad, with his third Test century, joined England all-rounder Ravi Bopara in an exclusive club. Fawad and Bopara, both have converted all of their half-centuries into centuries – a feat achieved only by these two in Test cricket thrice. Fawad, who made his Test debut in 2009 for Pakistan, was not picked in the Test team for over 10 years before he featured for Pakistan in Test match in 2020, against England. While the duo don't have a single Test half-century to their names, they both have three Test centuries. ALSO READ: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly admitted to hospital again after chest pain The southpaw, with a unique technique, had slammed his maiden Test ton in his debut Test against Sri Lanka in 2009 before getting his second Test ton against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui in August 2020. He continues his good run of form at his home ground in Karachi to rescue Pakistan from a tough situation and convert his another fifty into hundred. Whereas Bopara had slammed his three Test tons during West Indies' tour of England in 2009, in Bridgetown, Lord's and Chester-le-Street. ALSO READ: IND vs ENG: England cricket team arrives in Chennai for Test series versus India Meanwhile, Fawad came into bat at a time when Pakistan were struggling on 27/4. The southpaw held his ground and stitched partnerships with Azhar Ali and Mohammed Rizwan before helping Pakistan take the first-innings lead with Faheem Ashraf. South Africa, on Day 1 of the Karachi Test, looked to have an advantage in the game but Fawad's knock has forced Proteas to the back-foot. Pakistan have already taken a 50+ lead in the first innings with a set Fawad Alam and Faheem Ashraf in the middle for the hosts.

Pakistan's Fawad Alam joins Ravi Bopara in exclusive club after third Test century

<p>Fawad Alam's top-class century in his first match at home rescued Pakistan after a poor start on Day 2 in the Test match against South Africa. The Pakistan batsman was not picked by his side for 10 years, however, upon his return, the 35-year-old smashed two centuries for his team.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Pakistan, who were once 33/4, were rescued by Fawad and Azhar's partnership. Fawad went on to score gritty 100 helping the home side take lead against the Proteas. The netizens were overjoyed by the veteran's scoring form and congratulated him for the century.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">-Remember if you want to shine like a Sun, first burn like a Sun. 💥<br />
Now thats like a top class performance with pure talent.<br />
Fawad Alam proving himself.🔥💚<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAKvsSA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAKvsSA</a> <a href="https://t.co/NJk2jtmZSK">pic.twitter.com/NJk2jtmZSK</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Another fantastic 💯 by fawad alam.<br />
Well done. What an innings 🔥🔥🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAKvsSA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAKvsSA</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Fawad Alam to South Africa's team. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAKvSA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAKvSA</a> <a href="https://t.co/Uv9pjDh13C">pic.twitter.com/Uv9pjDh13C</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Fawad Alam is the first Pakistani to convert each of his first 3 Test 50s into 100s.<br />
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George Headley holds the world record having converted his first 6 50s into 100s.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A year ago, Fawad Alam was hosting short TV interviews with PSL players on behalf of a brand we've already forgotten about because he wasn't picked for anything. Not Test. Not ODI. Not PSL.<br />
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Now he's a national hero and I couldn't be prouder of my mate. Never give up<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PakvSA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PakvSA</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What a gratifying story. Every time I see Fawad Alam score runs, my heart rejoices. 10 years denied him will never be returned, but all we can do is celebrate these apogee moments with him. Well played; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fawadever?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fawadever</a>👏👏👏.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is Fawad Alam's 8th Test match.<br />
It should be his 80th Test match.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAKvSA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAKvSA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a></p>
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1354376385654108164?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Alam also became the first Pakistan batsman to convert his first three Test 50s into 100s.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada took two wickets for just eight runs as he led a South African fightback against Pakistan in their first Test in Karachi Tuesday.</p>

<p>Pakistan were in trouble at 33 for four at the close of play, having bowled out the visitors for 220 -- their second-lowest total in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two-match series marks the first tour by South Africa to Pakistan in 14 years, a positive step for the revival of international cricket in the host country.</p>

<p>A deadly attack on Sri Lanka's team in 2009 froze international tours to Pakistan before their gradual resumption in recent years.</p>

<p>Pakistan, currently, have a lead of 50 runs over South Africa with four wickets in hand and 10 overs remaining before stumps. &nbsp;<br />
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Fawad Alam's top-class century in his first match at home rescued Pakistan after a poor start on Day 2 in the Test match against South Africa. The Pakistan batsman was not picked by his side for 10 years, however, upon his return, the 35-year-old smashed two centuries for his team.

Fawad Alam's top-class century in his first match at home rescued Pakistan after a poor start on Day 2 in the Test match against South Africa. The Pakistan batsman was not picked by his side for 10 years, however, upon his return, the 35-year-old smashed two centuries for his team. ALSO READ: 'It came from Virat': Indian batting coach reveals the reason behind Pant's promotion in the batting order Pakistan, who were once 33/4, were rescued by Fawad and Azhar's partnership. Fawad went on to score gritty 100 helping the home side take lead against the Proteas. The netizens were overjoyed by the veteran's scoring form and congratulated him for the century. -Remember if you want to shine like a Sun, first burn like a Sun. 💥 Now thats like a top class performance with pure talent. Fawad Alam proving himself.🔥💚#PAKvsSA pic.twitter.com/NJk2jtmZSK — Its_me_Osama (@Mr_Pragmatist_) January 27, 2021 × Another fantastic 💯 by fawad alam. Well done. What an innings 🔥🔥🔥#PAKvsSA — Amer (@_amermalik) January 27, 2021 × Fawad Alam to South Africa's team. #PAKvSA pic.twitter.com/Uv9pjDh13C — 💫 Ghulab Ja-moon 🌠 (@usmanhaidarr_) January 27, 2021 × Fawad Alam is the first Pakistani to convert each of his first 3 Test 50s into 100s. George Headley holds the world record having converted his first 6 50s into 100s. — Andrew Samson (@AWSStats) January 27, 2021 × A year ago, Fawad Alam was hosting short TV interviews with PSL players on behalf of a brand we've already forgotten about because he wasn't picked for anything. Not Test. Not ODI. Not PSL. Now he's a national hero and I couldn't be prouder of my mate. Never give up#PakvSA — Fawadennis Alam (@DennisCricket_) January 27, 2021 × What a gratifying story. Every time I see Fawad Alam score runs, my heart rejoices. 10 years denied him will never be returned, but all we can do is celebrate these apogee moments with him. Well played; #Fawadever👏👏👏. — Ian bishop (@irbishi) January 27, 2021 × This is Fawad Alam's 8th Test match. It should be his 80th Test match.#PAKvSA #Cricket — Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) January 27, 2021 × Alam also became the first Pakistan batsman to convert his first three Test 50s into 100s. Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada took two wickets for just eight runs as he led a South African fightback against Pakistan in their first Test in Karachi Tuesday. Pakistan were in trouble at 33 for four at the close of play, having bowled out the visitors for 220 -- their second-lowest total in the country. The two-match series marks the first tour by South Africa to Pakistan in 14 years, a positive step for the revival of international cricket in the host country. A deadly attack on Sri Lanka's team in 2009 froze international tours to Pakistan before their gradual resumption in recent years. Pakistan, currently, have a lead of 50 runs over South Africa with four wickets in hand and 10 overs remaining before stumps.

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