<p>Batsman Younis Khan struck an unbeaten half-century to help Pakistan out of early trouble in their second innings on day three of the first Test against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on Thursday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Younis was unbeaten on 76 from 174 balls as he took his side to 168 for four at the close of play, a lead of 90 with two days remaining.<br /><br />The 35-year-old put on 116 for the fourth wicket with skipper Misbah-ul-Haq (52) after the visitors recovered from the shock of losing three wickets by the time they had reached 23.<br /><br />Earlier in the day, Zimbabwe, resuming on 281/7, stretched their lead to 78, before being bowled out for 327 with off-spinner Saeed Ajmal being the wreaker-in-chief returning with figures of 7/95 in 32.3 overs. For the hosts, Elton Chigumbura top-scored with 69. <br /><br />With Zimbabwe holding the upper hand, they soon reduced the visitors to 3-23 from just 10.2 overs, with the hosts’ opening bowlers – Tendai Chatara and Tinashe Panyangara – enjoying the conditions. <br /><br />Younis and Asad Shafiq will want to stretch the lead to at least beyond 200 on the fourth day to feel secure about their position.</p>
<p>Batsman Younis Khan struck an unbeaten half-century to help Pakistan out of early trouble in their second innings on day three of the first Test against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on Thursday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Younis was unbeaten on 76 from 174 balls as he took his side to 168 for four at the close of play, a lead of 90 with two days remaining.<br /><br />The 35-year-old put on 116 for the fourth wicket with skipper Misbah-ul-Haq (52) after the visitors recovered from the shock of losing three wickets by the time they had reached 23.<br /><br />Earlier in the day, Zimbabwe, resuming on 281/7, stretched their lead to 78, before being bowled out for 327 with off-spinner Saeed Ajmal being the wreaker-in-chief returning with figures of 7/95 in 32.3 overs. For the hosts, Elton Chigumbura top-scored with 69. <br /><br />With Zimbabwe holding the upper hand, they soon reduced the visitors to 3-23 from just 10.2 overs, with the hosts’ opening bowlers – Tendai Chatara and Tinashe Panyangara – enjoying the conditions. <br /><br />Younis and Asad Shafiq will want to stretch the lead to at least beyond 200 on the fourth day to feel secure about their position.</p>