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Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 5 Live Score: Imam-Ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique Eye Bright Start In Chase Of 351

PAK vs AUS, 3rd Test, Day 5 Live Updates: Pakistan will resume play at 73 for no loss against Australia on Day 5 of the third and final Test at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Chasing a target of 351, Pakistan still need 278 runs with openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique were unbeaten on 42 and 27 respectively. Earlier, Australian skipper Pat Cummins declared their second innings at 227-3 shortly after tea, with Usman Khawaja scoring an unbeaten 104 -- his second century of the series. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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Pakistan started confidently Thursday in pursuit of a 351-run target in the series-deciding third Test against Australia, ending on 73 without loss at the close in Lahore. Openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique were unbeaten on 42 and 27 respectively, leaving the home team needing another 278 runs for victory in 90 overs, with all 10 wickets intact when play resumes Friday. Australian skipper Pat Cummins declared their second innings at 227-3 shortly after tea -- a bold decision considering Pakistan managed 443-7 in pursuit of 506 runs to draw last week's Karachi Test.

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Australia's Usman Khawaja continues to pile up the runs

Usman Khawaja continued his fairytale return to the Australian Test side on Thursday with his second hundred in the series in Pakistan, where he was born. Khawaja had been ignored by selectors since he was dropped during the 2019 Ashes series but the Queensland batter forced his way back into the Australian Test squad after scoring heavily in domestic games. His chance to play a first Test in more than two years arrived in another Ashes series, the fourth Test in Sydney, because Travis Head tested positive for COVID-19.

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Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 5 Live Score: Imam-Ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique Eye Bright Start In Chase Of 351

Rashid snubs Yorkshire to focus on helping England win T20 World Cup

Rob Key confirms interest in England managing director job

Pakistan dream of historic win in Lahore Test after Australia's 'brave declaration'

England batter Wyatt: I began to doubt myself after low scores

Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 4: Pakistan, Australia Tussle For Win After Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith Milestones

Bonuses for Bangladesh cricketers after ODI series triumph in South Africa

Australia's Usman Khawaja continues to pile up the runs