Pakistan vs Australia live updates: Massive challenge awaits Aussie batters on day three of first Test in Rawalpindi

Conditions will be good for batting, and the Australian top order has a massive job on their hands after Pakistan's strong first two days.

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By Dean Bilton

By Dean Bilton

By Dean Bilton

In short:

All caught up? Excellent.

By Dean Bilton

G'day, and welcome back. Australia's mission today is clear and obvious — bat and bat and bat and bat and bat.

Conditions will still be fantastic for the batters out there in Rawalpindi, and although they may be staring at a 471-run deficit, there is no hurry for the Aussies today. There are runs on offer for anyone who strides to the crease, but the challenge will be to stay as patient as their Pakistani counterparts were.

Lots of cricket to play today with the first ball to be bowled 10 minutes early today, so stick around for it all.