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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.

Pakistan vs Australia: Steve Smith Sets Huge Record In 3rd Test vs Pakistan

Australia batter Steve Smith on Thursday set the record for the fastest to reach 8000 Test runs, getting there one innings quicker than Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara. Smith got to the milestone during Australia's second innings of the ongoing third Test against Pakistan in Lahore. Sangakkara took 152 innings to get to the landmark, while Smith got there in his 151st. In terms of matches, the Australian batter got there much quicker, taking 85 games in comparison to Sangakkara's 91.

3rd Test: Pakistan's Imam, Shafique stay solid to set up thrilling final day

Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique made a solid start on Thursday to set up a thrilling final day in the deciding third Test in Lahore, keeping the hosts in the hunt for a series-clinching win against Australia. Australia captain Pat Cummins made a sporting declaration in the final session of the fourth day at the Gaddafi Stadium, calling his side's second innings closed on 227/3 and setting Pakistan a target of 351 to chase. On a wicket offering turn for the spinners and some deliveries keeping low after pitching, Imam and Shafique denied Australia any success to take Pakistan to 73 without loss at stumps with the hosts needing 278 more for victory.

Pakistan's Imam, Shafique stay solid to set up thrilling final day

:Pakistan openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique made a solid start on Thursday to set up a thrilling final day in the deciding third test in Lahore, keeping the hosts in the hunt for a series-clinching win against Australia.

Pakistan and Australia tussle for win after Khawaja, Smith milestones

Pakistan started confidently on 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.

Khawaja brings up hundred as Australia take firm control in Lahore

:Australia opener Usman Khawaja continued his run-scoring spree against Pakistan and completed his second hundred of the series as the touring side took firm control of the deciding third and final test against Pakistan in Lahore on Thursday.

Australia's Steve Smith becomes fastest man to 8 000 Test runs

Australian Steve Smith became the fastest man to complete 8 000 Test runs during the fourth day of the third and deciding match against Pakistan in Lahore on Thursday.

Australia's Steve Smith becomes fastest man to 8,000 Test runs

Steve Smith became the fastest batsman to complete 8,000 Test runs during the fourth day of the third and deciding match against Pakistan in Lahore on Thursday. The 32-year-old drove pacer Hasan Ali to cover boundary to reach the milestone in the 151st innings of his 85th Test. He beat Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara's record of doing it in his 152nd innings, achieved against India in Colombo 12 years ago.

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Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 4: Pakistan, Australia Tussle For Win After Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith Milestones

Pakistan vs Australia: Steve Smith Sets Huge Record In 3rd Test vs Pakistan

3rd Test: Pakistan's Imam, Shafique stay solid to set up thrilling final day

Pakistan's Imam, Shafique stay solid to set up thrilling final day

Pakistan and Australia tussle for win after Khawaja, Smith milestones

Khawaja brings up hundred as Australia take firm control in Lahore

Australia's Steve Smith becomes fastest man to 8 000 Test runs

Australia's Steve Smith becomes fastest man to 8,000 Test runs