Carey misses hundred as Australia reach 505-8 in second Test
Wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey missed his maiden century as Australia closed the second day on a big 505-8 against Pakistan in the second Test in Karachi on Sunday.
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Alex Carey Misses Ton As Australia Pile 505/8 In 2nd Test vs Pakistan
Wicketkeeper Alex Carey hoped cracks on the pitch would help spinners take 20 wickets after Australia piled up 505-8 on the second day of the second Test against Pakistan in Karachi on Sunday. The left-hander became Pakistan skipper Babar Azam's only second Test wicket as he missed the part-timer's straight delivery and was bowled for 93 with just two overs left before close. When stumps were drawn, Mitchell Starc was batting on 28 with touring skipper Pat Cummins yet to get off the mark after Usman Khawaja hit a memorable 160 in the country of his birth.
Australia's Carey will learn from near-miss
KARACHI, Pakistan : Australia's Alex Carey said the disappointment of missing out on a maiden test hundred will linger for a while but that he will take lot of confidence from his career-best 93 against Pakistan on Sunday.
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.
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.
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.
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.