In reply, Central slipped to 64 for 5, before Jaker and veteran Sharifullah rescued them with a 164-run sixth-wicket stand. Jaker struck his second first-class century, making 138 off 241 balls with nine fours and three sixes. Sharifullah made 83 off 138 balls with nine fours, as Central piled up 335, taking a lead of 166.