Khawaja and Carey power Australia to 505-8 in Karachi
KARACHI, Pakistan :Usman Khawaja's marathon 160 and Alex Carey's career-best 93 helped Australia rack up 505 for eight against Pakistan on day two of the second test on Sunday.
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Alex Carey falls short of first century as Australia dominate Pakistan in second Test
Alex Carey fell seven runs short of his first century as Australia's batters maintained control of the second Test in Karachi on Sunday.
2nd Test: Khawaja and Carey lead Australia to 505/8 against Pakistan in Karachi
Khawaja's marathon 160 and Alex Carey's career-best 93 helped Australia rack up 505 for eight against Pakistan on day two of the second Test on Sunday. It was a day of painstaking accumulation at the National Stadium where the Pakistan bowlers kept the run rate under check but only five wickets fell in three sessions for all their hard work under a harsh sun. Mitchell Starc saw off 95 deliveries for his dour unbeaten 28 and Australia captain Pat Cummins was unbeaten on nought at the close.
Rishabh Pant Breaks Kapil Dev's Massive Near 40-Year Record In India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant scored the fastest Test fifty by an Indian batter on Sunday when he completed his half-century in 28 deliveries on the second day of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. With India having bowled Sri Lanka out for 109 early in the day's play, the hosts extended their 143-run first innings lead with some quick scoring in their second innings. It was Rishabh Pant, batting at No. 5, who took charge of the innings and attacked the visiting bowlers to help consolidate India's control.
Khawaja and Carey lead Australia to 505-8 in Karachi
KARACHI, Pakistan :Usman Khawaja's marathon 160 and Alex Carey's career-best 93 helped Australia rack up 505 for eight against Pakistan on day two of the second test on Sunday.
ICC Women's World Cup Points Table: Australia Leapfrog India At The Top After Thrashing New Zealand
Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner starred as Australia thrashed trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in a league match of the ongoing Women's World Cup at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Sunday. Perry (68) and Tahlia McGrath (57) hit fifties before Gardner's 48-run knock propelled Australia to a total of 269 for eight. In reply, New Zealand could only manage 128 as Australia won the match by 141 runs. For Australia, Darcie Brown took three wickets while Gardner and Amanda-Jade Wellington took two wickets each.
West Indies vs England: Carlos Brathwaite accuses Joe Root of being 'disrespectful'
West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite has accused Joe Root of being "disrespectful" after the England skipper waited until the last five balls to concede the draw on day 5 of the opening Test here. Chasing an improbable 286 to win, West Indies were reduced to 67 for four at the start of last session but the duo of Nkrumah Bonner (38 off 138) and Jason Holder (37 off 101) batted for a combined 239 deliveries, adding 80 off 35 overs to deny England a win. The visitors showed no desire to call it early, despite the day's remaining overs dwindling with the two holding fort.
Khawaja falls for 160, Australia 407-7 at tea
KARACHI, Pakistan :Usman Khawaja fell after a marathon 160 as Australia lost three wickets in the second session to be 407 for seven at tea on day two of the second test against Pakistan on Sunday.