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Younis & Shafiq hit centuries as Pakistan fight back

Cape Town: Centuries by Younis khan asn Asad Shafiq transformed Pakistan's fortunes on the first day of the test against south africa at newlands on thursday.
Pakistan were 253 for five at stumps, having been reeling at 33 for four after being sent in.
Younis was caught behind off vernon philander 13 balls before the close for 111 while shafiq was unbeaten also on 111.
The pair put on 219 a record parnership for any wicket by pakistan against south africa.
It was a remarkable tournaround after the sourth african fast bolwers scythed through their top order early in the day.
Pakistan seemed in danger of another humiliation following their dismissal for a record low of 49 on the way to a 211 run defeat in the test in johannesburg.
 
 
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