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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.

Ravichandran Ashwin Reacts After Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Hits Fighting Century vs Australia

Set a target of 506 against Australia in the ongoing second Test, Pakistan was in a precarious position at 21/2 but Pakistan skipper Babar Azam rose to the challenge to score a ton against all odds that kept his side in the game. India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took note of Babar Azam's performance and hailed the stylish right-hander for his fighting hundred. As a result of this performance, Ashwin now thinks that the match would have an interesting Day 5 with all three results possible. "Babar Azam, going to be an exciting finish tomorrow. #PAKvAUS," tweeted Ashwin.

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 4 Report: Ton-Up Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique Foil Australia's Victory Bids

Skipper Babar Azam cracked a fighting century with great support from opener Abdullah Shafique Tuesday as Pakistan thwarted Australia's hopes of a quick win in the second Test in Karachi. Set a daunting 506-run target, Azam knocked his sixth Test century -- and second against Australia -- to guide Pakistan to 192-2 and raise hopes of an improbable victory, or even a fighting draw. At the close Azam was unbeaten on 102 and Shafique 71 as the pair added 171 for the third wicket, leaving the home team needing another 314 runs in the 90 overs of the final day for a win, or bat out three sessions for the draw.

Ton-up Babar, Shafique foil Australia's victory bids in second Test

Skipper Babar Azam cracked a fighting century with great support from opener Abdullah Shafique Tuesday as Pakistan thwarted Australia's hopes of a quick win in the second Test in Karachi.

Shoaib Akhtar Trolls Pakistan After 1st Innings Collapse vs Australia In Karachi

Ex-Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar slammed his country's mediocre outing with the bat as they folded for just 148 runs in the first innings in reply to Australia's 556/9 declared in the ongoing Karachi Test. The flurry of wickets that saw the back of seven Pakistan batters for just 100 runs on the board showcased the lack of application by the home team which disappointed many, including Akhtar. Akhtar took to Twitter to bring out his frustration, he wrote, "Haanji boredom duur ho gaya sab ka including me. 100/7 must be entertaining."

Watch: Shell-Shocked Fans In Karachi "Can't Believe" Pakistan's Batting Collapse In 2nd Test vs Australia

It turned out to be a nightmare third day in the second Test match for the home side as Pakistan batters surrendered meekly against a relentless Australian fast bowling unit in Karachi on Monday. Pakistan were bundled out for 148 as their batters looked rattled in front of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins. This happened after Australia declared for 556/9 in the first session of play and then had a go at the Pakistan batting line-up with the new ball. The batting side never really looked in control as they failed to deal with the skill and guile of left-arm pacer Starc early on.

Australia closing in on big win after Pakistan collapse in second Test

Pakistan collapsed to 148 all out as Australia built up a huge 489-run lead after Day 3 of the second Test in Karachi.

Pakistan 148 all out in reply to Australia's 556-9 declared

KARACHI : Pakistan were all out for 148 in reply to Australia's first innings total of 556-9 declared on day three of the second test on Monday.

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

Ravichandran Ashwin Reacts After Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Hits Fighting Century vs Australia

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 4 Report: Ton-Up Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique Foil Australia's Victory Bids

Ton-up Babar, Shafique foil Australia's victory bids in second Test

Shoaib Akhtar Trolls Pakistan After 1st Innings Collapse vs Australia In Karachi

Watch: Shell-Shocked Fans In Karachi "Can't Believe" Pakistan's Batting Collapse In 2nd Test vs Australia

Australia closing in on big win after Pakistan collapse in second Test

Pakistan 148 all out in reply to Australia's 556-9 declared