Australia win third Test to claim historic series against Pakistan
Australia claimed a historic victory against Pakistan on Friday, taking the three-Test series 1-0 with a 115-run win on the fifth day of the last match in Lahore.
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Australia would have been extremely anxious after Pakistan reached 73 for no loss in pursuit of a 351-run target at stumps on Day 4 of the third and final Test at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. However, the visitors fought back well on Day 5 on Friday to put themselves back in contention. Cameron Green struck early to dismiss Abdullah Shafique in the fourth over of the day on his overnight score of 27. Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins then took over to rattle the Pakistanis.
Cummins and Lyon put Australia on course for series-clinching win
:Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon put Australia on course for a series-clinching victory against Pakistan on Friday, with the touring side needing five wickets to wrap up the win in the final session of the deciding third test in Lahore.
Watch: Pakistan's Azhar Ali Left Furious After Being Ruled Out In Close DRS Call Against Australia
Pakistan resumed their second innings on day 5 of the third Test against Australia at the score of 73 for no loss, chasing a target of 351 runs for victory. The hosts soon lost Abdullah Shafique for 27 and that brought the experienced Azhar Ali to the middle. Ahar looked his composed self at the crease, until he was sent back at the score of 17 in what looked like an excellent review taken by the Australian team.
Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 5 Live Score: Imam-Ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique Eye Bright Start In Chase Of 351
PAK vs AUS, 3rd Test, Day 5 Live Updates: Pakistan will resume play at 73 for no loss against Australia on Day 5 of the third and final Test at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Chasing a target of 351, Pakistan still need 278 runs with openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique were unbeaten on 42 and 27 respectively. Earlier, Australian skipper Pat Cummins declared their second innings at 227-3 shortly after tea, with Usman Khawaja scoring an unbeaten 104 -- his second century of the series. (LIVE SCORECARD)
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Pakistan dream of historic win in Lahore Test after Australia's 'brave declaration'
Australia kept the door open for a dramatic finish in the third test against Pakistan in Lahore, declaring early on Thursday and giving the hosts a tantalising target of 351.
Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 4: Pakistan, Australia Tussle For Win After Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith Milestones
Pakistan started confidently Thursday in pursuit of a 351-run target in the series-deciding third Test against Australia, ending on 73 without loss at the close in Lahore. Openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique were unbeaten on 42 and 27 respectively, leaving the home team needing another 278 runs for victory in 90 overs, with all 10 wickets intact when play resumes Friday. Australian skipper Pat Cummins declared their second innings at 227-3 shortly after tea -- a bold decision considering Pakistan managed 443-7 in pursuit of 506 runs to draw last week's Karachi Test.