Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates

Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 3 Live: Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon put Australia in the driving seat of the second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday to leave Pakistan tottering at 194-6, still 124 runs behind on day two. At stumps, Mohammad Rizwan was on 29 and Aamer Jamal not out two after Cummins took the crucial wickets of Abdullah Shafique (62) and Babar Azam (one), then Agha Salman (five). Lyon chipped in by removing Imam-ul-Haq (10) and Shan Masood (54), while Josh Hazlewood bowled Saud Shakeel for nine as Pakistan's dream of a first Test win in Australia since 1995 faded. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Things got entertaining when the skipper walked to the crease as he showed intent in his batting. He put off Lyon and the other bowlers and suddenly Pakistan looked fully comfortable and all set to build a big stand. While the visitors skipper flourished, Pat Cummins found the magic as he got the all-set Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam back-to-back which pushed Pakistan on the back foot. Right then, Pakistan are in a bit of trouble. Mohammad Rizwan is the last known batter but if he can add around 100 runs with the tail, things could get interesting. Join us back at 4.30 am IST (11 pm GMT). Till then, cheers!

A wonderful, wonderful end to an eventful day's play. The day started with Australia batters in pole position and with 7 wickets in hand but Pakistan bowlers had their tails up as they made most of the swing available and took wickets inside a session. Mitchell Marsh's valuable runs helped Australia get over 300. In reply, the Aussie bowlers bowled well, they too made the most of the conditions but somehow, Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique survived the first hour of the second session.

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