Australia in command of second Test after Starc wrecks Pakistan
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.
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2nd Test: Australia on top after Pakistan wilt in Karachi
Australia declared their first innings on 556 for nine and then skittled out Pakistan for 148 to seize control of the second Test in Karachi on Monday. After more than two days of leather-hunt under a harsh sun at the National Stadium, Pakistan's abject batting capitulation handed Australia a mammoth first innings lead of 408. The hosts were spared the ignominy of a follow-on but Australia's overall lead bulged to 489 as the touring side finished day three on 81-1.
Australia in box seat after Pakistan wilt in Karachi
KARACHI, Pakistan :Australia declared their first innings on 556 for nine and then skittled out Pakistan for 148 to seize control of the second test in Karachi on Monday.
Pakistan wilt in Karachi after Australia declare on 556-9
KARACHI, Pakistan : Australia declared their first innings on 556 for nine and then reduced Pakistan to 100 for seven to seize control of the second test at the National Stadium in Karachi 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)
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.