SOUTH Africa great Hashim Amla struck an unbeaten century as Surrey enjoyed the better of day one against Gloucestershire at The Kia Oval.
The 38-year-old former Proteas batsman, who ended the day 103 not out, brought up his 54th first-class ton with his 12th boundary of the opening day.
He shared 104 with Jamie Overton (50 not out) for the seventh wicket, after Surrey had slipped from 105-1 to 181-5.
Surrey closed on 285-5, with opener Ryan Patel also earlier making 62.
David Payne and Ryan Higgins were the pick of the Gloucestershire bowlers, taking two wickets apiece.(BBC Sport)