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.
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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.
Khawaja and Carey lead 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.
Khawaja falls for 160, Australia 407-7 at tea
KARACHI, Pakistan :Usman Khawaja fell after a marathon 160 as Australia lost three wickets in the second session to be 407 for seven at tea on day two of the second test against Pakistan on Sunday.
Khawaja eyes 200, Australia 332-4 in Karachi test
KARACHI, Pakistan : Opener Usman Khawaja was on course for a maiden test double hundred as Australia cruised to 332 for four at lunch on day two of the second test against Pakistan on Sunday.
Cricket-Khawaja eyes 200, Australia 332-4 in Karachi test
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - Opener Usman Khawaja was on course for a maiden test double hundred as Australia cruised to 332 for four at lunch on day two of the second test against Pakistan on Sunday.
Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Score: Usman Khawaja Key As Australia Eye Big Total Against Pakistan
PAK vs AUS, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Australia will eye a big total when they resume play on Day 2 at 251 for three against Pakistan in the ongoing second Test at the National Stadium in Karachi. Usman Khawaja was batting unbeaten on 127 while Nathan Lyon had joined him as a nightwatchman after Steve Smith (72) had got out ahead of stumps on Day 1. Khawaja will look to take Australia to a big total but would need a helping hand. Earlier, David Warner (36) and Marnus Labuschagne (0) had got out on quick succession. For Pakistan, Hasan Ali and Faheem Ashraf have taken a wicket each. Pakistan will hope to roll over Australia as early as possible on Day 2. Initially, Australia had won the toss and elected to bat. (Live Scorecard)
Usman Khawaja: Australia centurion savours Karachi homecoming
Australia opening batter Usman Khawaja says that scoring a century in Karachi is a special moment that he will savour forever.