Cricket-Australia win toss and bat against Pakistan in final test
(Reuters) - Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and decided to bat in the third and final test against Pakistan in Lahore on Monday.
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Pakistan vs Australia, live updates day one of third Test in Lahore
Pakistan and Australia meet at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore for the third and final Test of the series, with the series level at 0-0 after two contrasting draws.
Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: Pat Cummins Wins Toss, Opts To Bat vs Pakistan
Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: Skippers Babar Azam and Pat Cummins will have one eye on the trophy as they aim to clinch the Test series in decider in Lahore. Cummins won the toss and opted to bat against Pakistan in Lahore. The first two Tests in Rawalpindi and Karachi, both ended in draws as the pitches came into the limelights for all the negative reasons. However, the travelling Australian team will want to grab this last opportunity on the tour of a Test series victory in Pakistan after displaying some exceptional cricketing skills in the second Test against the hosts. (LIVE SCORECARD)
"He Seems Like A...": Pat Cummins On Sharing Dressing Room With Shreyas Iyer Ahead Of IPL 2022
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) narrowly lost out to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the final of last season's Indian Premier League (IPL). KKR splashed the cash during the IPL mega auction last month to assemble a strong squad. India batter Shreyas Iyer, who was roped in by the two-time champions for Rs 12.25 crore, was also appointed captain by KKR ahead of the new season that begins in less than a week's time.
ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, West Indies vs Pakistan: Live Cricket Score, Live Updates
West Indies face Pakistan in their league stage fixture of the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World at Seddon Park in Hamilton, on Monday. Captained by Bismah Maroof, Pakistan have lost all four of their previous fixtures and are out of the competition, sitting bottom of the table. Meanwhile, West Indies are third in the table with three wins and two defeats. The Windies will be aiming to secure a win, and keep their semi-final hopes safe. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Australia’s Smith says Karachi pitch a ‘challenge’ after Test fumble
LAHORE: Australia’s Steve Smith said Saturday that close catching is a “real challenge” on low-bounce pitches after he spilled a crucial catch in the second Test drawn with Pakistan in Karachi.
"Probably Played The Best Innings Of...": Ramiz Raja On Babar Azam's "Match-Saving" Knock Against Australia In 2nd Test
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja was elated after Pakistan managed to salvage a draw from the jaws of defeat in the recently-concluded second Test against Australia at the National Stadium in Karachi. Chasing a daunting total of 506 runs, Pakistan lost the wickets of openers Imam-ul-Haq and Azhar Ali early. However, skipper Babar Azam slammed a brilliant 196, while fighting knocks from Mohammad Rizwan (104) and Abdullah Shafique (96) eventually forced the series to a decider. Notably, the first Test in Rawalpindi had also ended in a draw.
Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd Test: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
The final Test match between Pakistan and Australia will be played from March 21 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The series is currently level at nil-nil after the first two Test in Rawalpindi and Karachi ended in draws. Australia named an unchanged final XI for the final Test, which revealed that pacer Josh Hazlewood would again be sitting out. Pakistan, on the other hand, will be overjoyed to have their batters in form in the second Test as they can now to aim to clinch the series in the deciding Test.