Iftikhar bats middle order and represents the National team in the T20 format and ODI format, he has also made hits team debut but is doesn't feature in the XI at the moment.
The in-form batsman saved his best for last, smacking Wahab Riaz for six sixes in an over to finish with 94 not out from 50 balls.
Despite a good start from India with the ball, Pakistan has reached a fighting total on this large Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Pakistan have called up Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim jnr as cover for the first of three-match Test series against Australia.