Australia set Pakistan victory target of 317 in second test
MELBOURNE : Pakistan were set an imposing victory target of 317 runs on the fourth day of the second test on Friday after bowling Australia out for 262 before lunch.
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Watch: MCG Crowd Dances To Hasan Ali's Moves During Boxing Day Test. Video Breaks Internet
The Boxing Day Test in Melbourne between Pakistan and Australia has produced several impressive performances till now but on Thursday, the crowd were witness to hilarious scenes as a section of fans danced to Hasan Ali's moves. During the action on Day 3, Ali was fielding at the boundary and he decided to try out some dance moves. The spectators behind him did not hesitate and they also joined in with the Pakistan cricketer. Ali ended up doing a couple of moves that the fans replicated and at the end of it, he applauded the fans for their effort. The video of the entire incident has already gone viral on social media.
Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 4 Live Score Updates
Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 4 Live Updates: Resuming at 187/6 on Friday, Australia will aim to extend their lead over Pakistan in the ongoing second Test on Day 4 at Melbourne Cricket Ground. The side that leads by lead by 241 runs will be banking on set batter Alex Carey to take the innings forward. After scoring 318 in their first innings, Australia had bundled out Pakistan for 264, taking a lead of 54 runs. (Live Scorecard)
Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 3: Mitchell Marsh Leads Australia's Fightback After Pakistan Blitz
Mitchell Marsh hit a counter-attacking 96 in a fighting rescue mission with a dogged Steve Smith Thursday to help Australia build a 241-run lead and regain control of the second Test against Pakistan. The hosts were reeling at 16-4 after dismissing Pakistan for 264 in reply to their first innings 318 in Melbourne. But Marsh and Smith put their heads down to compile what could be a match-saving 153-run partnership. At stumps on day three, the hosts were 187-6 with Smith out for 50, off 176 balls, in the last over of the day, leaving Alex Carey unbeaten on 16.
Watch: Cameraman Catches Couple By Surprise During Australia vs Pakistan Test, MCG Crowd Does This
Australia made a brave comeback on the third day of the second Test against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. Mitchell Marsh hit a counter-attacking 96 in a fighting rescue mission with a dogged Steve Smith Thursday to help Australia build a 241-run lead and regain control of the second Test against Pakistan. The hosts were reeling at 16-4 after dismissing Pakistan for 264 in reply to their first innings 318 in Melbourne. But Marsh and Smith put their heads down to compile what could be a match-saving 153-run partnership.
Bowlers shine as Australia lead Pakistan by 300 on day three
PERTH : Australia's bowlers shared the wickets around on Saturday with Nathan Lyon having to wait a bit longer for his 500th after Pakistan folded for 271 in their first innings as the hosts took a 300-run lead on day three of the first test.
Pakistan trail Australia by 355 after Jamal takes six on debut
PERTH :Seamer Aamer Jamal bowled with pace and confidence on Friday to claim a six-wicket haul on his debut and help Pakistan bowl Australia out for 487 on day two of the first test in Perth.
"BCCI Installed A Chip": Pakistan Fielder Roasted After Dropping Sitter Against Australia
It was a disappointing day for Pakistan when it came to fielding as they missed multiple catches on Day 1 of the first Test match against Australia in Perth on Thursday. Warner was dropped by Khurram Shahzad just after reaching his hundred and he even survived a stumping chance when Sarfaraz Khan failed to collect the ball properly. However, the one miss that attracted a lot of attention online was when Abdullah Shafique missed an absolute sitter to dismiss Usman Khawaja. Shafique misread the catch completely and the ball fell on his hand before rolling to the boundary for a four.