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.
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Watch: Mitchell Starc's 145kph Thunderbolt Ends Fawad Alam's Long Wait In One Ball
Mitchell Starc was on top of his game as his spell of three for 29 saw Australia bowl out Pakistan for a paltry of 148 in the first innings on Day 3 of the ongoing second Test at the National Stadium in Karachi. However, Starc's "blazing yorker" which got the better of Fawad Alam hogged all the limelight on a day dominated by the Australian bowlers. The delivery was clocked at 145kph and Alam was completely beaten by the pace as the ball tailed in and crashed into his pads.
Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 3 Report: Australia In Command Of Second Test After Mitchell Starc Wrecks Pakistan
Spearhead Mitchell Starc led the Australian pace attack with three wickets Monday to put the visitors in the driving seat on day three of the second Test against Pakistan in Karachi. The lanky left-armer used reverse swing to devastating effect, taking 3-29 as Pakistan were bundled out for a paltry 148 in reply to Australia's mammoth first innings of 556-9 declared. Despite a big 408-run lead, Australia did not enforce the follow-on and at close were 81-1 in their second innings to take their lead to 489 with nine wickets intact.
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.
Cricket-Pakistan lose Abdullah in reply to Australia's 556-9 declared
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - Australia declared on 556 for nine and then sank their teeth into Pakistan's top order to maintain their upper hand in the second test at the National Stadium on Monday.
Pakistan lose Abdullah in reply to Australia's 556-9 declared
KARACHI, Pakistan : Australia declared on 556 for nine and then sank their teeth into Pakistan's top order to maintain their upper hand in the second test at the National Stadium on Monday.
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)
Pakistan vs Australia: What can the tail add to the first-innings total on day three of Karachi Test
Australia's tail is finally exposed after two straight days of batting in the second Test against Pakistan in Karachi.