Australia in Pakistan: Usman Khawaja hits emotional hundred in country of birth in second Test
Australia's Usman Khawaja scored an emotional century in the country of his birth on day one of the second Test against Pakistan in Karachi.
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Centurion Khawaja shines as Australia dominate Pakistan
Opener Usman Khawaja raced to a first Test century in the country of his birth on Saturday as Australia ended the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan on a commanding 251-3 in Karachi.
2nd Test, Day 1: Centurion Usman Khawaja Shines As Australia Dominate Pakistan
Opener Usman Khawaja raced to a first Test century in the country of his birth on Saturday as Australia ended the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan on a commanding 251-3 in Karachi. The 35-year-old has made the most of a recall to the national side, missing out on a hundred in the first Test at Rawalpindi by three runs after scoring centuries in both innings in his return match against England. His unbeaten 127 included 13 boundaries and a six with Steve Smith (72) providing support at the other end until he fell to a sharp Hasan Ali delivery with seven balls left in the day.
2nd Test: Usman Khawaja hundred leads Australia to 251/3 in Karachi
KARACHI (Pakistan): Usman Khawaja smashed his 11th Test hundred and forged a 159-run partnership with Steve Smith to power Australia to 251 for three on the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan on Saturday. Islamabad-born Khawaja had fallen agonisingly short of a hundred in the opening Test in Rawalpindi where he top-scored for his side with a breezy 97. The elegant left-hander made amends in Karachi where he shelved the reverse sweep and made an unbeaten 127, which included 13 fours and a six.
Khawaja hundred propels Australia to 251-3 in Karachi
KARACHI, Pakistan :Usman Khawaja smashed his 11th test hundred and forged a 159-run partnership with Steve Smith to power Australia to 251 for three on the opening day of the second test against Pakistan on Saturday.
Khawaja hundred leads Australia to 251-3 in Karachi
KARACHI, Pakistan :Usman Khawaja smashed his 11th test hundred and forged a 159-run partnership with Steve Smith to power Australia to 251 for three on the opening day of the second test against Pakistan on Saturday.
Khawaja eyes hundred, Australia 172-2 at tea v Pakistan
KARACHI, Pakistan : Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith batted resolutely through the post-lunch session to guide Australia to 172 for two on the opening day of the second test against Pakistan on Saturday.
Australia 100-2 in Karachi after Warner and Labuschagne fall
KARACHI, Pakistan : Australia opener Usman Khawaja smashed his second 50 of the series, but the tourists lost two quick wickets to be 100 for two at lunch on the opening day of the second test against Pakistan on Saturday.