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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)

Watch: Pakistan's Azhar Ali Fails To Take DRS In Time In Bizarre Dismissal vs Australia

Pakistan are currently taking on Australia in the ongoing second Test at the National Stadium in Karachi. Pakistan have been asked to chase a mammoth target of 506 after Australia declared their second innings at 97/2. Chasing the daunting target, Pakistan lost two early wickets, and were reduced to 21 for two at one stage on Day 4. Nathan Lyon provided Australia with the early breakthrough, dismissing Imam-ul-Haq. However, Azhar Ali's bizarre dismissal in the 23th over of the second innings got the internet talking.

Babar Azam leads Pakistan's fightback in Karachi Test against Australia

Babar Azam defied Australia's bowlers with a sparkling knock of 102 not out as Pakistan fought back on the fourth day of the second Test in Karachi on Tuesday.

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: Dominant Australia Aim To Bat Pakistan Out Of The Game

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: An in-form Australian side will look to set a challenging total for Pakistan to chase in the fourth innings of the match on the fourth day of the second Test at the National Stadium in Karachi. After dismissing the home side for a paltry total of 148 runs in the first innings, the visitors were again led by batting stars Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne despite losing openers David Warner early. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Australia Aim To Continue Batting Dominance

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: The Australian cricket team will aim to continue the good work done by the batters on Day 2 of the second Test which put them in a commanding position of 505/8 at Stumps. Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith laid down a perfect platform for their team to build upon as the middle-order also consolidated with important contributions. As far as the home team is concerned, the bowlers, especially the spinner will look to bundle out the Aussies and give their tired legs a rest. Sajid Khan and Nauman Ali have already bowled 99 overs combined in the first innings of the Test so far. (LIVE SCORECARD)

"A Lot Of Ravindra Jadeja": Watch Shaheen Afridi Bowl Left-Arm Spin In Nets, Video Goes Viral

After the first Test against Australia ended in a draw in Rawalpindi, Pakistan are gearing up for the second Test at the National Stadium in Karachi. Ahead of the second Test, Pakistan players were seen sweating it out in the nets. In a viral video, Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi was seen bowling left-arm spin during one of the net sessions in Karachi. Afridi's bowling action reminded many of India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Meanwhile, the batter who was facing him tried to scoop Shaheen's delivery over the leg side but ended up missing it.

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test: Aussies look to second spinner after Rawalpindi stalemate

The historic occasion -- Australia's first Test in Pakistan since 1998 -- was marred by a pitch described as "dead" by vice-captain Steve Smith as Pakistan piled up 728 runs for the loss of just four wickets, and one of those was a run out. Openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique both made maiden Test hundreds -- Imam scoring one in each innings -- while senior batsman Azhar Ali also passed three figures during five attritional days. The series now moves to Karachi's National Stadium, a favourite hunting ground for Pakistan, who have won 23 of the 43 Tests they have played there while losing only twice. Australia have never won in Karachi in eight attempts, losing five and drawing three.

Australia Look To Second Spinner After Rawalpindi Stalemate

Australia are likely to play two spinners as they go in search of a win in Saturday's second Test in Karachi after Pakistan batted their seamers into the ground in the draw at Rawalpindi. The historic occasion -- Australia's first Test in Pakistan since 1998 -- was marred by a pitch described as "dead" by vice-captain Steve Smith as Pakistan piled up 728 runs for the loss of just four wickets, and one of those was a run out.

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Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: Pat Cummins Wins Toss, Opts To Bat vs Pakistan

Watch: Pakistan's Azhar Ali Fails To Take DRS In Time In Bizarre Dismissal vs Australia

Babar Azam leads Pakistan's fightback in Karachi Test against Australia

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: Dominant Australia Aim To Bat Pakistan Out Of The Game

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Australia Aim To Continue Batting Dominance

"A Lot Of Ravindra Jadeja": Watch Shaheen Afridi Bowl Left-Arm Spin In Nets, Video Goes Viral

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test: Aussies look to second spinner after Rawalpindi stalemate

Australia Look To Second Spinner After Rawalpindi Stalemate