Smith annoyed at missing hundred as first Test heads for draw
Steve Smith said he was annoyed at missing out on a century Monday as Australia's first Test in Pakistan in nearly a quarter of a century headed for a draw in Rawalpindi.
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Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test: Usman Khawaja "Isn't Too Happy" With Rawalpindi Crowd. Here's Why
It was almost the perfect homecoming for the Pakistan-born Australia batter Usman Khawaja. He played superbly but got out just inches away from a well-deserving hundred. The left-hander was dismissed for 97 in the first innings of the ongoing first Test against Pakistan at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. Khawaja, who born in Islamabad, received a warm welcome from the Pakistan fans after he came out to bat in the first innings. Khawaja, however, had a slight problem with the fans inside the stadium in Rawalpindi. In a video uploaded by the PCB, Khawaja jokingly said that he was not happy with fans who were cheering on his dismissal.
Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 4 Report: Nauman Ali Shines As Rawalpindi Test Heads For A Draw
Pakistan's first home Test against Australia in nearly a quarter of a century looked headed for a draw despite Nauman Ali grabbing four wickets Monday as the tourists reached 449-7 on the fourth day of a rain-hit match in Rawalpindi. When umpires called off play with three overs still to be bowled, Mitchell Starc was on 19 and skipper Pat Cummins four -- with Australia just 27 behind Pakistan's first innings total of 476-4 declared.
Nauman shines as first Pakistan-Australia Test heads for a draw
Nauman Ali grabbing four wickets Monday as the tourists reached 449-7 on the fourth day of a rain-hit match in Rawalpindi. When umpires called off play with three overs still to be bowled, Mitchell Starc was on 12 and skipper Pat Cummins four -- with Australia just 27 behind Pakistan's first innings total of 476-4 declared. Australia are on their first tour to Pakistan since 1998, having previously refused to visit over security fears.
Australia near Pakistan total, draw looms over Rawalpindi run-feast
ISLAMABAD :Australia came close to matching Pakistan's first innings total of 476-4 declared in the opening test as the run-feast in Rawalpindi appeared to be heading for a dull draw on Monday.
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Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith Consolidate Australia's Position
Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: Australia's Marnus Labuschagne and Steven Smith put the team in a strong position and consolidated on a good start given earlier by the likes of Usman Khawaja and David Warner. While Khawaja was unlucky to miss out on what would have been a splendid hundred, Warner also departed soon after as Pakistan found a slight opening. However, Smith and Labuschagne put some calm into the batting order after the fall of wickets. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates
PAK vs AUS, 1st Test, Day 3 Live Updates: David Warner and Usman Khawaja will look to give Australia a good start on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against Pakistan at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. The visitors will resume play from their overnight score of five for nil. Earlier, Pakistan had declared at 476/4, courtesy of fine centuries by Imam-ul-Haq and Azhar Ali. Opener Imam smashed 157 runs off 358 balls, hammering 16 fours and two maximums. Meanwhile, Azhar registered 185 runs off 361 balls, bagging 15 fours and three sixes. Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins and Marnus Labuschagne registered a wicket each for Australia's bowling department. (LIVE SCORECARD)