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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.

Abrasive Nature Of Karachi Pitch Helped In Getting Reverse Swing: Mitchell Starc

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc on Monday said the abrasive nature of the Karachi pitch helped him and Pat Cummins gain substantial reverse swing as the visitors bowled out Pakistan for 148 runs in the second Test. Asked in a media interaction why Australian bowlers didn't get much reverse swing in the first Test in Rawalpindi, Starc said for one they didn't expect the pitch in Karachi to deteriorate so quickly.

Australia v Pakistan: When was the last time Australia enforced a follow-on?

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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 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.

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.

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.

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

Abrasive Nature Of Karachi Pitch Helped In Getting Reverse Swing: Mitchell Starc

Australia v Pakistan: When was the last time Australia enforced a follow-on?

U-turns, a driver, and looking ahead to races – Monday’s sporting social

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

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 3 Report: Australia In Command Of Second Test After Mitchell Starc Wrecks Pakistan

Australia in command of second Test after Starc wrecks Pakistan

2nd Test: Australia on top after Pakistan wilt in Karachi