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So! A bit of a dramatic end to what has been a one-sided Test match. Australia get some much needed 60 points to go second in the World Test Championship table. Will the pink ball produce a different result? A better contest at least? Both Australia and Pakistan have a decent record in Day/Night Tests. The second match in Adelaide should be a cracker. Join us on Friday, November 29, 2019 at 2 pm local (0330 GMT). ADIOS! TAKE CARE!

MARNUS LABUSCHAGNE HAS BEEN NAMED THE MAN OF THE MATCH. On his maiden Test century at his home ground, Labuschagne says that it is very special to have everything pan out like that and is happy that he could contribute to the team's winning cause. On the nervous moments before his ton. Marnus admits that it was tough as he was keeping on thinking whether he will get there and believes he was lucky to get there. Adds that it was a big moment for him and his family. On his batting technique and mindset, Labuschagne says that playing in England has helped him and here, in Queensland as well, batting ain't easy, so that made him mentally tough. Is looking forward for the Day/Night Test in Adelaide.

Victorious Australian captain, Tim Paine, says that he is really happy. Especially given the innings victory and maintaining their excellent record at the 'Gabba. On contributions other than Steven Smith, Tim is happy as the team does not want to rely on Smith pretty heavily. Stresses that on a very good wicket, 580 is exactly the score that was expected out of the batsmen. On Warner getting back to form, the skipper says that many left-handers struggle in England but they always believed that Warner will strike form in Australia. On the Warner-Burns partnership, Paine says that he is not sure, as he has not spent too much time with Burns in the dressing room but is happy that whatever it is that keeps the pair ticking, it is great. On Marnus Labuschagne, Paine says that he is a great bloke to have as a mate, always keeping the dressing room in high spirits. Is happy that Labuschagne has realized his true potential. On his bowlers, Paine says that they were good but given the high standards that they have raised for themselves, he would have expected them to clean up Pakistan a bit earlier. But adds that Australia are lucky to have such a pace attack.

Pakistan skipper, Azhar Ali says that all of Pakistan's batsmen are in good nick and Babar showed that once they get a good partnership going, runs were always on offer. Praises the wicket which was very good but rues the missed opportunity in the first innings. On missing Mohammad Abbas, Ali says that it was always hard to leave someone like Abbas but the selection was done based on the performance of the trio in the warm-up match. Ensures that Abbas will always be there for Pakistan and they will come back hard in the second Test. Praises the debutant Naseem for having good temperament for a 16-year old, adjusting to the lengths and lines pretty quickly. On him being given just 4 overs on Saturday, Azhar says that Naseem is fit but the management does not want him to break down, hence they are managing him accordingly.

Now, for the summary of the match. Probably got over when Pakistan slipped from 75/0 to 94/5 on Day 1 and then managed just 240 after electing to bat. From there on, it was very difficult for them to come back and Warner-Burns' 222-run opening stand floored them. Yasir Shah was over the moon when he dismissed Steven Smith for the 7th time in Tests but they forgot that the Ashes had already prepared a substitute for Smudge - Marnus Labuschagne. The home lad played with total control and ensured that his side batted Pakistan out of the Test. Yasir Shah got 4 wickets but the bowling did not look threatening at all. Please stay tuned for the presentation...

First, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan added 132 for the 6th wicket and that was followed by a 79-run stand between Rizwan and Yasir. Azam scored a fantastic century but Rizwan missed his, while Yasir nearly got Australia batting again. Once again, it was the quartet of New South Wales bowlers as Starc, Cummins, Hazlewood and Lyon took all the 10 wickets. Not that there were any more options. Starc took four in the first innings while Hazlewood got 4 in the second.

Babar Azam, Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan and Yasir Shah - The Fantastic Four. They are the ones who kept Pakistan believing that they could fight and could avoid an innings defeat. Because after them, only Afridi managed double figures. Masood and Azam fought hard this morning, delaying Australia's quest for wickets and then the real fightback began.

5 runs. That is what Pakistan fall short of to make Australia bat again. An innings defeat was expected and an innings defeat it is but what an epic fightback. Almost a reminiscent of the 2016 match where Pakistan nearly chased down 490. This time, they were chasing down 340 with the only difference being that the focus was to avoid an innings defeat.

84.2

W

OUT! Caught! No, they will not have to because Imran has holed out. Good length ball on middle, Imran looks to power it over the mid-wicket fence this time but manages only a top edge. Wade from long on comes forward to catch but initially misjudges it. He backtracks and then manages to hold on the catch over his head. Australia win the first Test by an innings and five runs.

84.1

4

FOUR! What a shot that is! Hits it over the bowler's head. Fullish length just around off, Imran clears his front leg and hammers it over mid on for a boundary. Five more runs and Australia will have to bat again.

83.6

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Hazlewood tries to bowl the inswinging yorker but ends up missing it and bowling a full toss.

83.5

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Heave and a miss this time. But it misses the bat and stumps as well.

Naseem Shah is the last man in.

83.4

W

OUT! 9 down and Australia are just a wicket away. Back of a length delivery on middle, Shaheen looks to mow it to over mid-wicket but mistimes it. It lobs towards short cover where Cummins takes the easiest of the catches.

83.3

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Almost dragged it on the stumps. Full and wide outside off, Shaheen looks to drive but the ball takes the inside edge onto the pads.

83.2

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Bouncer and around off, Shaheen sways away from the line of the delivery.

83.1

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Good length ball around off, Shaheen blocks it off the front foot.

82.6

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Fuller and outside off, Imran pushes at it to get beaten.

82.5

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Shortish length, aimed at the body. Imran looks to work it on the leg side but gets hit on the body and then it goes to Labuschagne at short leg. He appeals but not sure for why. Nothing from the umpire.

82.4

1

Back of a length ball on middle, Shaheen pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single. Two balls to survive for Imran.

82.3

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Full ball but down the leg side. Shaheen flicks but misses.

82.2

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On the pads again, Shahenn looks to flick but misses again. The ball goes to short leg.

82.1

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Pull and a miss! Bouncer and on middle, Shaheen goes for the pull but misses.

81.6

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Good length ball on middle, Imran looks to turn it towards the leg side but gets hit on the pads. The ball goes towards fine leg but Afridi denies the run.

81.5

1

Good length ball on middle, this time Afridi nudges it towards short fine leg for a single.

81.4

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Beaten! In the channel outside off, Afridi pokes and misses.

81.3

4

FOUR! That flies off the outside edge. Shortish length ball on middle, Afridi looks to mow it towards mid-wicket but the ball takes the outside edge and flies to the third man fence. 11 more runs and Australia will have to bat again.

81.2

1

On the pads, Imran guides it towards fine leg for a single.

Imran Khan jr is in at 10.

81.1

W

OUT! Pakistan are 8 down now. A nice little cameo comes to an end. A fuller ball on middle, Shah looks to flick but the ball takes the leading edge and balloons towards mid off. Wade at covers runs across from covers and takes a nice catch diving forward. Australia just 2 wickets away.

80.6

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Fuller and outside off, Shaheen looks to block but ball takes outside edge and goes towards third slip.

80.5

4b

FOUR BYES! Did that hit the crack again? It is a shortish length on middle, Afridi ducks under it. Paine though leaps high in the air to pouch but it still goes over the head of Paine.

80.4

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On the body this time! Shortish length around middle, Shaheen looks to work it on the leg side but misses to get hit on the body.

80.3

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In the channel outside off, it is left alone.

80.2

4lb

FOUR LEG BYES! This time diving Paine cannot save it. Good length ball down the leg side. Shaheen looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. It goes wide of the keeper. Paine dives to his right to save but he cannot stop that from going to the fine leg fence.

80.1

4

FOUR! Wow! Shaheen into the act now. Low full toss on the pads. Shaheen whips it to the deep mid-wicket fence.

THE SECOND NEW BALL IS TAKEN and the king of swing gets the first use of it. Mitchell Starc is back. 14-1-64-2 so far.

79.6

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Outside off, a play and a miss to end the over.

79.5

4

FOUR! Nicely played! A short ball outside off, Yasir pulls it through mid-wicket! He moves to 42 from 55 balls.

79.4

2

TOP EDGE, SAFE! A length ball, around middle, Yasir looks to flick but gets a top edge. The ball lobs behind and three men run after it - Tim Paine, Joe Burns from first slip and Steven Smith from second slip. The ball eludes all of those and Paine gets to the ball and parries it behind to Smith who returns the throw. Two runs taken.

79.3

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Around middle, Yasir hops and defends it down the ground.

79.2

1b

This is slipped down the leg side, Afridi lets it pass and the ball keeps on kicking after landing. Paine leaps to his right and parries it to fine leg. Wrings his hand in pain. Finger injuries are always a pain for Tim.

Shaheen Afridi walks in at number 9, replacing Rizwan.

79.1

W

OUT! Caught! Rizwan goes for 95! That is so, so, so, so sad for him. He is distraught. He just looks at the fielder, then his shot and thinks, 'What have I done?' It is difficult to say who spent a longer time at the crease after getting out - Rizwan or Sohail yesterday. A short ball outside off, Rizwan leaps and plays the upper cut but he finds Nathan Lyon at deep backward point! Is the innings defeat still on? 35 more needed for Pakistan to avoid that. End of a quickfire 79-run stand.

Josh Hazlewood returns as well. 18-2-51-1 so far.

78.6

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Full and around middle, flicked towards short mid-wicket.

78.5

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Full and around off, watchfully defended.

78.4

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Where has that hit? A crack? Big leg cutter from Cummins. Lands it on a fuller length outside off and makes Yasir Shah poke at it. But the ball suddenly bounces and kicks off, just about beating the outside edge. Now, an alert Tim Paine senses that Yasir is outside the crease and fires a throw at the striker's end. There is an appeal for the run out but the umpire is not interested.

78.3

1

Full and straight, Rizwan drives it off the inner half of the bat through mid on. A single taken.

78.2

1

Full on middle, flicked through mid-wicket for a single.

78.1

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A bouncer, Yasir ducks.

77.6

2

The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot. Two runs added to the total.

77.5

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NOT OUT. But had the decision been given out, Rizwan would have reviewed it. Because he did not hit it in the first place. A full ball, around middle, Rizwan gets across and looks to paddle. Now, the ball goes off something and two people go for the catch - Steven Smith from first slip and Marnus Labuschagne from short leg. Both dive and almost have a nasty collision but avert it. The South African pouches it and then claims the catch, celebrating as well. Umpire Kettleborough checks with Illingworth about the carry and then sends it upstairs, with the soft signal as OUT. Replays are too inconclusive with a big part of the ball touching the ground. But the replays then show the ball not hitting the bat or glove. Snickometer confirms.

Umpire's review for a fair catch! Has Marnus Labuschagne taken a blinder? The sweep shot has produced a top edge off Rizwan and Labuschagne is claiming the catch. But replays show that while taking the catch, the ball just touched the ground. This stand goes on...

77.4

1

Down the leg side, Yasir gets across and nudges it through fine leg for a single.

77.3

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Full and around off, pushed towards short mid-wicket.

77.2

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Full and around off, Yasir looks to defend but gets a thick outside edge which flies towards the vacant silly point region.

77.1

1

300 UP FOR PAKISTAN! Wow. Take a bow. From 25/3 and 94/5, did not think we would have expected this. Around off, punched uppishly, but well past the bowler down to long on for a single.

76.6

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Full and outside off, hint of reverse, Yasir looks to defend but gets a bit of an inside edge down the pitch.

76.5

1

Full and around off, pushed wide of mid on for a quick single.

76.4

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Full and just around off, solidly defended.

76.3

1

Full and around off, pushed through mid on for a quick single.

76.2

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Around off, solidly defended.

76.1

4

FOUR! Control? Sure! Yasir is in control. Full control. Loosener from Cummins, a half volley on the pads, Yasir just flicks it nonchalantly through square leg! He moves to 33 from 39 balls. The stand is worth 71 from 74 balls.

4 overs left for the second new ball. Paine has gone back to Pat Cummins. 19-6-61-2 so far. Probably because the last 3 overs have gone for 17. The skipper will be hoping for a breakthrough. If not, then at least some control.

75.6

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Fired in outside off, Rizwan backs away to cut, perhaps but then lets it pass.

75.5

1

Nicely flighted outside off, Shah is early into his walking drive and slices it behind point. A run taken.

75.4

1

Full again, pressed towards cover for a single. Rizwan moves to 90 now.

75.3

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Full and around off, Rizwan comes down the track and pushes it back to Lyon who mimes a throw back.

75.2

2

Short and outside off, cut through the covers for a couple. The deficit is now 49.

75.1

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Full and outside off, Rizwan lunges to defend but misses.

74.6

1

That is a bad ball. Short and outside off, Rizwan rocks back and cuts it to sweeper cover for one.

74.5

2

EDGED, WIDE! Exactly what Paine and Labuschagne were hoping for. The shot and the edge. But does not go to hand. Floated outside off, Rizwan reaches out to drive but the ball spins away and takes the outside edge. However, it is wide of Joe Burns at short third man and races to his left. A couple taken.

74.4

1

Outside off, punched towards cover for a run.

74.3

1

Full and around middle, pushed down to long off for a single.

74.2

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Landed outside off, turning away, left alone.

74.1

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A little bit of bait thrown up outside off, Rizwan reaches out and drives it straight to shot extra cover.

73.6

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The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

73.5

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Around off, Shah gets across and looks to work it through the leg side but gets a thick inside edge onto his pads. Does not carry to short leg.

73.4

4

FOUR! SPANKED! The deficit is down to 56 now! Boy, we might well see Australia bat again. Full and around off, Yasir gets down and mows the slog sweep through mid-wicket!

73.3

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Landed outside off, punched through the covers but straight to the fielder.

73.2

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Outside off, punched off the back foot.

73.1

4

FOUR! Good thinking. 7 overs to the second new ball, so attack this soft old cherry. The deficit is now 60. Full and around middle, Yasir comes down the track and hammers it wide of mid on for a boundary! He move to 23 now, from just 31 balls.

Nathan Lyon it will be from the other end. 18-3-58-1 so far.

72.6

4

FOUR! 50-RUN STAND IS UP! More frustration for the Aussies. They would have believed that it would not be hard work to wrap things up post the Babar dismissal but Yasir Shah is ensuring that a collapse is not on the cards. Full and outside leg, Rizwan gets down and sweeps it behind square leg. He moves to 83 now.

72.5

1

Full and around off, pushed towards mid on for another single.

72.4

1

Pushed through, around off, MR just blocks it towards the off side for one more. The deficit is now 69.

72.3

1

Excellent running. Thrown up outside off, Yasir leans and drives it wide of cover for a quick run.

72.2

1

That is a freebie. A high full toss, Rizwan gets down and mows it via a pull to deep mid-wicket. Just a single.

72.1

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Full and around leg, watchfully pushed down the track back to the bowler.

The Australian bowlers are out in the middle for the final time on the day. Can this be the final time in the game as well? Well, Mohammad Rizwan and Yasir Shah too walk out and would want to make sure that does not happen. Marnus Labuschagne will continue bowling post Tea.

... Day 4, Session 3 ...

Now, now, now. We have a final session on Day 4. Who would have thought that? Well, the superb 132-run stand between Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have ensured this session. While Azam has gone back after his maiden Test ton against the Aussies, Rizwan is looking solid out in the middle. He along with Yasir Shah has added 42 runs and would want the stand going as big as they can. Lyon managed the prized scalp of Azam in the session after the latter played a classy knock of 104. Now, how long these two batters can keep the association going? Will they be able to take the game into the fifth day? Join us for the final session of the day to find out.

71.6

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Another solid defense from Shah to this ball on off. TEA ON DAY 4.

71.5

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This is quicker one and off, Yasir defends it out.

71.4

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On middle, Shah keeps it out.

71.3

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Nicely bowled! Looped up outside off, Shah looks to sweep but he is early in the shot. He manages a bottom edge which drops it near the silly point fielder.

71.2

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The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

71.1

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Full and around off, Shah sweeps but finds square leg.

70.6

1

Another short ball and this time Shah taps it through point for a single.

70.5

1

Shortish length around off, Rizwan taps it towards deep point for a single.

70.4

4

FOUR! This is sweetly timed. Shortish length on middle, Rizwan goes on the back foot and hammers it wide of mid on. Starc looks to chase the ball down but eventually loses the race.

70.3

1

Shortish and outside off, Shah reaches out and pushes it towards mid off for a single.

70.2

2

Top edge this time! This is mostly the last over before Lunch. Wonder why he is going after the ball. Another ball which is slightly short. Shah goes for the massive pull again but this time manages a top edge which goes away from the mid on fielder. A couple of runs taken.

70.1

4

FOUR! A long hop this one. Short and around off, Yasir hammers is to the mid-wicket fence.

Marnus Labuschagne to bowl. 2-0-12-0 so far.

69.6

1

Flighted and on off, Shah once again lunges forward and pushes it towards point for a single.

69.5

1

Fullish and around middle, Rizwan pushes it towards long on for a single.

69.4

1

Full and on middle, Shah sweeps it towards mid-wicket for a run.

69.3

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Around off, Shah comes forward and blocks it right of the silly point fielder.

69.2

1

Nicely bowled! The inside edge there saved him. Lyon gives this ball a lot of air and around off, Rizwan once again ventures out of the crease and looks to flick but manages a thick inside edge which goes to fine leg for a single.

69.1

4

FOUR! Smashed through the covers. Full and around off, Rizwan skips down the track and creams it through the covers.

Nathan Lyon to bowl now.

68.6

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Full and outside off, Shah digs it out towards point.

68.5

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Good length again and just outside off, Yasir blocks it out.

68.4

1

Length around off, Rizwan taps it towards point for a quick run.

68.3

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Full and on middle, Rizwan pushes it back to the bowler who looks to field but misses. It goes to mid on and no runs can be taken.

68.2

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The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

68.1

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Short and on middle, Rizwan looks to pull but it hits the splice of the bat and drops on the pitch.

67.6

4b

FOUR BYES! This a poor ball, way down the leg side. Paine could've done nothing as it races to the fine leg fence. Shah though went for the flick but it kept going away.

67.5

1

On the pads, Rizwan tucks it towards backward square leg for a single.

67.4

2

Good combination fielding. Outside off, on a length, Rizwan punches this through the covers. Nathan Lyon chases it from point and David Warner gets across from sweeper cover. Gary gets to it first, slides and then parries it to Warner. Two runs taken. Deliberately, one feels. Rizwan will not want to expose to the tail-ender specialist.

67.3

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Shortish and around off, Rizwan stands tall and blocks it towards cover.

67.2

1

On the pads, Yasir nudges it towards mid-wicket for a single.

67.1

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Ouch! Starc steams in from around the wicket and bowls an incoming ball into the batter. Shah hangs his bat to defend but misses to get hit on the stomach.

66.6

1

Slightly short on middle, Shah pulls it towards square leg for a single.

66.5

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Around off, Shah keeps it out by coming forward.

66.4

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Bouncer now! Typical fast bowler's response. Shah though does really well to sway away from the line of the delivery.

66.3

4

FOUR! Guided away! Slightly shortish and outside off. Shah just guides it through point and gully and into the third man fence.

66.2

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The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

66.1

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Huge appeal for LBW! Looks really close. No, an inside edge. Excellent decision from the umpire there. Good length ball, angled into the batter. Shah looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pad. Loud loud appeal from the Australians but the umpire is unmoved. Replays show a big deflection off the bat and then on the pads.

Hazlewood returns.

65.6

1lb

On the pads, Shah looks to turn it towards the leg side. But he is hit on the pads. A muted appeal from the bowler but nothing from the umpire.

65.5

1

Fullish and on off, Rizwan pushes it towards cover and takes off for a single. Wade there picks the ball and fires a throw at the non-striker's end but misses. Marnus Labuschagne does well to back it up. Replays roll in and show that the batter was short there.

65.4

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Bouncer on middle from Starc. Rizwan ducks under it.

65.3

1

On the pads, Yasir flicks it towards fine leg and takes a run to get off the mark.

65.2

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Back of a length and around off, Shah keeps it out.

65.1

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Good length ball down the leg side. Yasir looks to tickle it fine but misses.

Mitchell Starc replaces Lyon. Surprising. Lyon got a wicket in the last over.

64.6

4

FOUR! Cut away! Short and wide outside off, Rizwan goes back and cuts it through point and into the third man fence. Lyon from point chases it but the ball wins the race.

64.5

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Just short of the diving cover fielder. Full and outside off. Rizwan reaches out and drives it uppishly. Lucky that it did not carry to the fielder.

64.4

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Shortish and around off. Rizwan taps it onto the pitch.

64.3

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Three in a row! Cummins bangs short on middle. Rizwan ducks again.

64.2

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And another one. This is on middle though but too high. Rizwan once again ducks.

64.1

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Bouncer down the leg side from Cummins. He bowled a few last over as well but the line has not been right. Rizwan easily ducks under it.

Yasir Shah walks in next.

63.6

W

OUT! Lyon strikes and the big fish is out of here. A superb knock from Azam comes to an end. The 132-run stand is broken. This is slightly quicker and shortish in length. Azam goes back to punch it off the back foot but only manages a faint tickle back to Paine. He gobbles it nicely and appeals. The umpire raises his finger and Babar walks off. He shows his bat to the crowd as he gets a massive applause. Pakistan might still lose this by an innings but it has an excellent fight shown by Babar and Rizwan. The deficit is now 114.

63.5

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Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.

63.4

1

He eases a single through mid on now.

63.3

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Flighted and around off, Rizwan comes forward and keeps it out.

63.2

1

Full and outside off, Azam drives it wide of the mid off fielder and takes a single.

63.1

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On middle, Babar pushes it back to the bowler by venturing out of the crease. Lyon picks the ball and throws at the striker's end but misses.

62.6

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Another bouncer! This time Rizwan ducks under it.

62.5

2

Cries of catch but it is in the gap. Excellent fielding from Starc from fine leg to save a couple of runs for his side. Short ball on middle, Rizwan takes on the challenge and goes for the pull. He top edges it high in the air. It drops between the fine leg fielder and the deep mid-wicket fielder. Starc runs across his left from fine leg and slides to push the ball back in and save a couple of runs.

62.4

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Bouncer down the leg side. Rizwan has no business with it.

62.3

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Shortish length ball around off, Rizwan pushes it towards cover.

62.2

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Bouncer way over the head of Rizwan.

62.1

1

Good length ball angled in, Azam tucks it towards fine leg to take an easy single.

61.6

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Turn and bounce there. Slightly shortish ball, Rizwan looks to cut moving across on the leg side but misses to put any bat on ball.

61.5

1

On middle, Babar this time tucks it through mid on for a single.

61.4

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Another flighted ball around off, Babar once again comes forward and defends.

61.3

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Flighted and around off, tapped towards the off side coming forward.

61.2

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On off, pushed back to the bowler.

61.1

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Fuller and outside off, pushed to cover.

60.6

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What was that? Rizwan would not want to get out in this fashion. A short ball on middle, he first wants to duck but then flashes his bat to upper cut. Makes no connection. Very risky shot that one.

60.5

2

Full and wide outside off, Rizwan reaches out and drives it through the covers. Wade chases it down to keep it to a couple.

60.4

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Shortish and around off, Rizwan taps it towards point.

60.3

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On off, Rizwan keeps it out.

Now then, what happened on 58.6? The replays are shown now. We all felt that there was an inside edge. However, the replays now show that the ball hit the pad first, then the bat! And Ball Tracker shows it to be plumb!

60.2

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Bouncer on middle. Rizwan has no problem swaying away from it.

60.1

1

On middle and leg, Azam flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

59.6

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This is punched towards cover.

59.5

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Around off, punched towards point.

59.4

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The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

59.3

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Outside off, punched towards cover.

59.2

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Full and outside off, watchfully defended.

59.1

4

FOUR! 'CATCH!' is the call from Paine. But the ball has sailed over. Maiden Test Fifty for Rizwan. Full and outside off, Rizwan gets down and looks to play the sweep but there is extra bounce on that. Takes the top edge and short fine leg runs back while deep mid-wicket run across. But the ball lands nowhere close to them and scurries to the fine leg fence.

Drinks! The battle from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan continues and they are keeping the Australian bowlers at bay. Azam has just completed his second Test ton while Rizwan is just two short of his half ton. They will want to continue batting and take the game as deep as possible. They have done it in the first hour of the session. Can they continue doing so in the second hour of the session? Meanwhile, Lyon returns with a change of end.

58.6

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Fullish ball, swinging in. Azam looks to flick but manages a thick inside edge on the pads.

58.5

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Good length ball angled into him, Azam tucks it towards mid on.

58.4

4

FOUR! There is the hundred. Second in Tests which means so much for him. He has stood out in the middle amidst the chaos happening at the other end. He gets there with a superb drive through the covers to this good length ball outside off. He is not done yet and would want to convert this one into the massive one.

58.3

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Another bouncer! This is on middle and off. Azam does well to sway away from it.

58.2

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Bouncer one middle, Azam ducks under it.

58.1

4

FOUR! Dispatched. 4 away from his first Test ton against Australia. A bouncer on middle, Azam pulls it by rolling his wrists on this one. It races to the mid-wicket fence.

Pat Cummins into the attack. 15-6-43-2 are his figures so far.

57.6

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Gets this bouncer right does Starc. Rizwan though once again stands tall and taps it onto the pitch.

57.5

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Bouncer down the leg side. Rizwan has no problems ducking under it.

57.4

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Play and a miss this time! shortish length again form Starc. Rizwan this time looks to upper cut it but misses.

57.3

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Shortish length on middle, Rizwan keeps it out.

57.2

4

FOUR! Beautifully done! Short and wide outside off, Rizwan rides on the bounce and slams it over the point region and into the fence. They check if it has gone over the ropes but not really, just bounces inside.

57.1

.

Good length ball on the pads, Rizwan defends it out nicely.

56.6

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On the pads, Babar turns it towards the leg side.

56.5

4

FOUR! Superbly driven off the back foot. Poor length this one. Short and wide, Azam goes back and slams it through covers for a boundary. Moves into the 90s.

56.4

.

On middle, Babar comes down the track to and defends. There is a muted appeal for for LBW but nothing from the umpire. Head at short mid-wicket though makes an extended appeal, makes no difference to the umpire though.

56.3

.

Quicker one and a shortish length, Babar tucks it towards short fine leg.

56.2

.

The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

56.1

.

On middle, it is defended.

55.6

.

The batsman defends it from within the crease.

55.5

.

Beaten! Beautifully bowled! This is again slightly shortish length which pitches on middle and shapes away from the poke of Rizwan.

55.4

3

This time a superb punch from Babar and on the off side. Slightly shortish ball outside off, Azam crunches it past the diving cover fielder.

55.3

3

Nicely punched. Slightly shortish length ball, Rizwan stays on the back foot and punches it through mid-wicket. Hazlewood from that position hares at the ball, slider and stops and throws it back to the keeper. Three runs taken.

55.2

.

Another short ball but this is way outside off, Rizwan drops his wrists and lets it be.

55.1

1

Shortish length ball on middle, Babar hops and turns it towards fine leg for a single.

54.6

.

Floated delivery on off, Rizwan defends it out.

54.5

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Tossed up delivery on off, Rizwan blocks it well.

54.4

.

Flighted delivery on middle, Rizwan defends it off the front foot.

54.3

4

FOUR! Cracking shot. Short delivery on off, Rizwan makes room and cuts it hard through point for a boundary.

54.2

.

Tossed up delivery on middle, Rizwan drives it to mid on.

54.1

1

Flighted delivery on middle, Babar comes down the track and drives it to long on. The batsmen take a single.

53.6

.

Muted appeal for caught behind by the wicket keeper and the slip cordon. Starc shows no interest though. Shortish ball around off, Rizwan swivels and pull but misses out to connect.

53.5

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Bouncer way over the head of the batter and even keeper who leaps high to pouch it over his head.

53.4

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Short delivery on off, Rizwan blocks it well.

53.3

.

Short and outside off, Rizwan cuts it to point where Nathan Lyon dives to his left and makes a fine stop.

53.2

1

On a length and outside off, Azam taps it towards point. The batsmen take a single.

53.1

1

Length delivery on middle, Rizwan flicks it through square leg. The batsmen take a run.

Change from both ends as Mitchell Starc returns. 9-1-45-2 are his numbers so far.

52.6

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Floated delivery on middle, Azam keeps it out.

52.5

1

Flighted delivery on off, Rizwan punches it towards point. The batsmen take a single.

52.4

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Tossed up delivery on off, Rizwan plays it to point.

52.3

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Floated delivery on middle, Rizwan defends it off the back foot.

52.2

1

Flighted delivery on off, Azam plays it towards point. The batsmen take a run.

52.1

1

Tossed up delivery on off, Rizwan comes down the track and drives it through covers. The batsmen take a single.

Nathan Lyon into the attack.

51.6

4

FOUR! Nice shot. Short delivery outside off, Azam cuts it through point for a boundary.

51.5

1

Short delivery on middle, Rizwan pulls it through mid-wicket. The batsmen take a run.

51.4

1

Length delivery on middle, Azam nudges it towards square leg. The batsmen cross ends.

51.3

1

On a length on middle, Rizwan flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen take a single.

51.2

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Outside off, Rizwan offers no shot to this one.

51.1

.

On a good length on off, Rizwan defends it off the back foot.

50.6

.

On a good length on middle, Azam defends it out.

50.5

.

Bowls a bouncer over his head, Babar does well to duck under it.

50.4

.

Full delivery on middle, Azam drives it to mid on.

50.3

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On a good length on middle, Babar blocks it off the back foot.

50.2

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Full delivery on middle, Azam drives it to mid on.

50.1

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The batsman defends it from within the crease.

49.6

.

On a good length on middle, Azam blocks it off the back foot.

49.5

2

Length delivery on off, Rizwan guides it towards third man. The batsmen pick up a couple.

49.4

4

FOUR! On a good length and outside off, Rizwan guides it towards third man for a boundary.

49.3

1

On a good length on off, Azam plays it towards covers. The batsmen take a run.

49.2

.

Full delivery outside off, Babar drives it to covers.

49.1

.

NOT OUT! Babar survives a close call. That looked plumb to the naked eyes. This pitches around off and comes back in sharply. Babar looks to work/flick on the leg side but misses to get hit on the pads. Hazlewood appeals along with Paine and entire slip cordon. Not out says the umpire there. Paine just thinks and thinks and then takes the review. Let us see what the replays show. Hot Spot first, nothing on it. Time for Snicko, no deflection there. Here comes the Ball Tracker. Just clipping the leg stump, so, umpire's call it will be. This can be termed a unlucky one for the bowling side or maybe not because had the umpire given Babar out, one would feel that the batter was unlucky there. Australia retain the review but fail to send Babar packing, for now.

A LBW appeal turned down against Babar Azam. Paine has taken it upstairs after consulting his bowler. Looks really close this one. Here comes Hot Spot, nothing on it. Nothing on Snicko either. Now, the Ball Tracker, hitting the top of leg, just top of leg so, umpire's call on hitting the wickets. Babar stays. But an excellent review this one.

48.6

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Fullish and on off, Rizwan keeps it out coming forward.

48.6

5wd

FIVE WIDES! Wayward delivery this one. Short of length down the leg side. It pitches and keeps going away from diving Pant. It races to the fine leg fence and the umpire calls it wide.

48.5

1

Length delivery on off, Azam plays it towards covers. The batsmen cross ends.

48.4

1

On a good length on off, Rizwan taps it towards covers and takes a quick single.

48.3

4

FOUR! Dispatched! Short of a length delivery, Rizwan pulls it through square leg for a boundary.

48.2

3

Length delivery outside off, Azam rocks back and punches it through point. Nathan Lyon chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get three runs.

48.1

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Full delivery on middle, Babar drives it straight back towards the bowler.

47.6

.

Good length delivery on middle, Rizwan defends it off the back foot.

47.5

.

On a good length and outside off, Rizwan shoulders arms to this one.

47.4

.

Outside off, left alone.

47.3

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Played with soft hands there. Length delivery on off, Rizwan looks to push it towards the point region but it takes the outside edge and goes towards gully on the bounce.

47.2

.

Fuller and on off, Rizwan comes forward and blocks it.

47.1

2

Slightly shortish ball around off, Rizwan guides it through the gully region. Warner chases the ball down and makes a tumbling stop. Lyon is there to assist him as he picks the ball and send it back to the keeper. A couple of runs taken.

46.6

.

Fullish and on off. Babar keeps it out. 5 from the over.

46.5

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Outside off, Babar this time lets it be.

46.4

4

FOUR! Hammered away! Poor line this one and length too. Short and wide outside off. Babar goes on the back foot and punches it through point for a boundary.

46.3

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In the channel outside off, it is left alone.

46.2

.

Length delivery on off, Azam punches it towards point where Marnus Labuschagne makes a fine stop to his right.

46.1

1

Full delivery on middle, Rizwan flicks it through square leg. The batsmen take a single.

Pat Cummins to bowl from the other end.

45.6

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Good length delivery on off, Azam keeps it out.

45.5

.

On a good length on off, Azam defends it off the back foot.

45.4

1

Full delivery outside off, Rizwan drives it towards cover-point. The batsmen cross ends.

45.3

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Around off, it is defended.

45.2

.

Muted appeal from behind but nothing from the bowler there. Probably because he knew it is going well over the stumps. Good length ball, coming into the batter. Rizwan looks to work it on the leg side but misses to get hit high on the thigh pads. The Ball Tracker rolls and shows that the ball was going well over the stumps.

45.1

.

Starts with a good length ball closer to off pole. Rizwan looks to push it towards off side but it goes towards mid-wicket off the inner half of the bat.

We are back for the second session. The Australian players are out in the middle. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan will resume their innings for Pakistan. Josh Hazlewood will start the proceedings after Lunch.

... Day 4, Session 2 ...

An excellent session this one for Australia but Babar Azam continues to grind out in the middle. He and Masood almost saw off the first hour of the session but Cummins and Hazlewood struck on successive overs to peg Pakistan on the back foot. Rizwan has joined Azam and have added a solid 50-run between them. They will look to make this one a massive one and keep Pakistan in the hunt. Because, another wicket here and Australia will be into the tail of Pakistan. Will Babar Azam be able to continue battling or will the Australians be able to wrap things up? Do join us for the action post Lunch.

44.6

.

Outside off, Babar lets it go. THAT IS LUNCH ON DAY 4!

44.5

1

Flighted delivery on off, Rizwan taps it through point. The batsmen cross ends. 50-run stand is up between Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam.

44.4

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Outside off, Rizwan offers no shot to this one.

44.3

.

Floated delivery on off, Rizwan defends it out.

44.2

2

Flighted delivery on off, Rizwan sweeps it over square leg. The batsmen pick up a couple.

44.1

1

Tossed up delivery outside off, Azam drives it through point. The batsmen take a run.

43.6

.

Flighted and fuller, Rizwan keeps it out.

43.5

1

Slightly shortish ball on middle, Babar goes back and taps it through covers for a single.

43.4

.

Flighted and on off, Babar lunges forward to defend it onto the pitch.

43.3

1

Shortish ball on middle, Rizwan goes back and pushes it towards cover for a run.

43.2

.

On off, it is defended.

43.1

.

Full and on off, Rizwan comes down the track and turns it towards mid-wicket.

42.6

.

Flighted delivery on off, Azam blocks it off the back foot.

42.5

4

FOUR! Nicely put away! Short delivery on middle, Azam pulls it over wide mid on for a boundary.

42.4

.

Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.

42.3

4

FOUR! Nicely done this time! Overpitched and outside off, Azam creams it through the covers.

42.2

.

Ripper! Just beats the outside edge. It pitches around off and then turns away. Sharp bounce too. Babar this time is not on his front foot as he pokes at the ball and misses.

42.1

.

Full ball on middle, pushed to mid on.

Marnus Labuschagne is on with his leg spin before Lunch.

41.6

.

Short and around off, Azam cuts well but straight to the point fielder.

41.5

.

On off, pushed back to the bowler.

41.4

3

Nice shot! Fullish length just outside off, Babar drives it through the cover region. Hazlewood chases the ball down from mid off as the batters take three.

41.3

.

Shortish on middle, tucked towards square leg.

41.2

.

On middle, Babar is solid in his defense once again.

41.1

.

Flatter one on middle, Babar goes back and defends it out.

40.6

4

FOUR! Nice shot. Short delivery on middle, Rizwan pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary. 11 runs have come from the over.

40.5

2

On a good length on off, Rizwan taps it through point. The batsmen get two runs.

40.4

1

Short delivery on middle, Azam pulls it through mid-wicket. The batsmen take a single.

40.3

.

Bowls a bouncer, Azam does well to duck under it.

40.2

4

FOUR! Fifty for Babar Azam. It is his 12th Test fifty. On a length on off, Azam punches it through point for a boundary. He is looking strong and will look to keep Pakistan in the hunt.

40.1

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On a good length on off, Azam blocks it off the back foot.

39.6

1

Loopy delivery on middle, Azam flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen take a single.

39.5

1

Tossed up delivery on middle, Rizwan drives it towards mid on. The batsmen cross ends.

39.4

.

Flighted delivery on off, Rizwan defends it out.

39.3

1

Floated delivery on middle, Babar drives it through mid on for a single.

39.2

.

Tossed up delivery on middle, Azam comes forward to defend.

39.1

.

Flighted delivery on off, Azam defends it off the front foot.

38.6

.

Outside off, Rizwan shoulders arms to this one.

38.5

1

On a length on middle, Azam flicks it towards square leg. The batsmen take a run.

38.4

2

Length delivery outside off, Azam punches it through point. The batsmen pick up a couple.

38.3

.

Bowls it down the leg side, Azam looks to flick but misses it.

38.2

.

Good length delivery on off, Azam blocks it off the front foot.

38.1

.

On a good length on off, Babar taps it to point.

37.6

.

Tossed up delivery on middle, Rizwan blocks it off the front foot.

37.5

.

Flighted delivery on off, Rizwan defends it off the front foot.

37.4

.

Loopy delivery on middle, Rizwan defends it out.

37.3

.

Floated delivery on middle, Rizwan blocks it off the back foot.

37.2

.

Tossed up delivery on off, Rizwan keeps it out.

37.1

.

Flighted delivery on middle, Rizwan defends it off the front foot.

36.6

.

Outside off, it is left alone.

36.5

2

This one lands around off and shapes a hint away. Babar looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge towards third man. The gully fielder chases it down but not before the batters pick a couple.

36.4

.

Sharp bouncer on middle, Rizwan pulls it towards mid-wicket.

36.3

.

Good length ball around off, Azam tucks it towards the off side off the back foot.

36.2

1

Full delivery on off, Rizwan drives it towards mid off where Matthew Wade makes a fine stop and saves runs for the team. The batsmen take a single.

36.1

.

On a good length on off, Rizwan defends it off the back foot.

35.6

.

The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.

35.5

4

FOUR! Cracking shot. Short and outside off again, Azam makes room and cuts it through point for a boundary.

35.4

.

Short delivery outside off, Azam cuts it to point.

35.3

.

Tossed up delivery on off, Babar defends it off the front foot.

35.2

.

Floated delivery on middle, Azam comes down the track and blocks it.

35.1

.

Flighted delivery on off, Azam defends it off the front foot.

34.6

1lb

Length delivery on leg, Azam looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen take a single. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.

34.5

.

Bowls a bouncer outside off, Babar sways away from it.

34.4

.

Good length delivery on off, Babar defends it out.

34.3

.

On a good length on off, Azam keeps it out.

34.2

3

Full delivery outside off, Rizwan drives it through covers. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it before the ropes. The batsmen get three runs.

34.1

.

On a good length and outside off, Rizwan shoulders arms to this one.

33.6

.

On middle, Azam is solid in defense.

33.5

.

The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

33.4

2

Quicker one on the pads, Babar nudges it behind square leg for a couple of runs.

33.3

.

Loopy and on middle, Azam comes forward and defends it out.

33.2

.

Fuller and on off, Babar keeps it out.

33.1

.

Flighted and on off, Azam tucks it towards mid-wicket.

Lyon returns now.

32.6

.

Outside off, Rizwan leaves it alone.

32.5

.

Good length delivery on off, Rizwan defends it off the back foot.

32.4

.

DROPPED! A tough chance this one but it will go down as a dropped opportunity. Rizwan gets a life. Length delivery on leg, Rizwan looks to flick but seems like he misses and it goes towards Tim Paine off his thigh pads. Paine dives to his left and looks like he took it on the bounce. The replays later roll in and show that there was gloves involved but Paine could not get the ball into the gloves cleanly.

32.3

.

On a good length on off, Rizwan defends it off the back foot.

32.2

.

Good length delivery outside off, Rizwan taps it to point.

32.1

.

Full delivery on leg, Rizwan flicks it to mid-wicket.

Mitchell Starc into the attack. He was the man who struck twice late on Day 3. Can he do that here as well?

31.6

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Bowls a bouncer on leg, Azam ducks under it.

31.5

.

On a good length on middle, Azam defends it out.

31.4

.

Good length delivery on off, Babar defends it off the front foot.

31.3

1

On a good length on off, Rizwan pushes it towards covers and takes a quick run.

31.2

.

Full delivery on off, Rizwan drives it to covers.

31.1

1

Good length delivery angled into the batsman, Azam tucks it towards fine leg. The batsmen take a single.

30.6

.

On a good length on off, Rizwan defends it off the front foot.

30.5

.

Outside off, Rizwan leaves it alone.

30.4

.

Bowls a bumper, Rizwan does well to duck under it.

30.3

.

On a good length on off, Rizwan keeps it out.

30.2

.

Good length delivery on off, Rizwan defends it off the front foot.

30.1

.

On a good length and outside off, Rizwan offers no shot to this one.

29.6

.

On a good length on off, Azam defends it off the front foot.

29.5

.

Outside off, Babar shoulders arms to this one.

29.4

1

On a good length on middle, Rizwan looks to defend but gets an inside edge on this one. It goes towards square leg. The batsmen take a run.

Drinks. Shan Masood and Babar Azam were really looking strong and positive. But wickets just before this mini break, Pakistan finds them in a massive trouble. Azam is still out in the middle and Australia would want to remove him quickly too. Meanwhile, Mohammad Rizwan is the new man in to partner Babar Azam post this drinks break.

29.3

W

OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust and it is Josh Hazlewood who strikes. Perfect line, perfect length. It pitches around off and then shapes away. Iftikhar has a poke at it but manages a edge behind. Paine makes no mistake and half the Pakistan side is back in the hut.

29.2

1

On a length on middle, Azam flicks it towards square leg. The batsmen take a run.

29.1

.

Outside off, it is left alone.

28.6

.

Shortish again but outside off. Iftikhar shoulders arms.

28.5

.

Shortish length and outside off. It comes in but not enough to make him play.

28.4

.

Good length ball around off, Iftikhar keeps it out off the back foot.

Idtikhar Ahmed walks out at number 6.

28.3

W

OUT! CAUGHT! Masood was showing really positive intent there but that has brought his downfall. He could've easily ducked under that ball but he went for the dashing pull shot. He has been struggling on the shortish length and probably should've chosen different lengths to attack. Coming to the delivery, it was a short of a length delivery on leg, Masood went to pull but managed to get a tickle which goes behind to Paine who took the catch over his head. The massive appeal upheld and Masood departs after playing a decent knock. Also, the dropped chance did not cost much to the Aussies.

28.2

.

Outside off again, Masood shoulders arms to this one.

28.1

.

Outside off, Masood leaves it alone.

27.6

.

Good length delivery on off, Azam defends it out.

27.5

.

On a good length on off, Azam defends it off the back foot.

27.4

.

Full delivery on middle, Babar drives it to mid on.

27.3

.

Outside off, Azam offers no shot to this one.

27.2

1

Short delivery on middle, Masood pulls it through mid-wicket. The batsmen cross ends.

27.1

.

Bowls a bouncer, Masood does well to duck under it.

26.6

.

The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.

26.5

1

Length delivery on leg, Masood flicks it through square leg for a run.

26.4

.

Bowls a bouncer, Masood does well to duck under it.

26.3

.

Outside off, Masood shoulders arms to this one.

26.2

.

On a good length and outside off, Masood looks to defend but gets an outside edge towards the slip cordon.

26.1

.

BEATEN! That is an absolute ripper from Cummins. Short delivery outside off, Masood looks to poke at it but misses it due to the seam movement on this one. Cummins kind of looks at the umpire asking if there's any bat i

25.6

.

Good length delivery on off, Azam defends it out. Just 1 run off the over.

25.5

.

On a good length and outside off, Babar lets it go.

25.4

.

Outside off, Babar leaves it alone.

25.3

.

Full delivery on middle, Azam drives it to mid on. That is a decent field placement by Tim Paine as he has kept the mid on fielder very straight. That is because he knows how good Babar is with his exquisite straight drives. Mitchell Starc at mid on fields the ball, returns it back and starts warming up. Signs of a bowling change?

25.2

1

Length delivery on middle, Masood flicks it towards mid-wicket. The batsmen cross ends.

25.1

.

Outside off, Masood offers no shot to this one.

24.6

.

On a good length on off, Babar keeps it out.

24.5

.

Good length delivery on off, Azam defends it off the back foot.

24.4

.

Fullish delivery outside off, Azam shoulders arms to this one. Looked like Patrick rolled his fingers on the seam there.

24.3

1

On a length on middle, Masood plays it towards mid-wicket for a single.

24.2

.

BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Masood looks to defend but misses it.

24.1

.

On a good length on off, Masood defends it off the back foot.

23.6

.

Outside off, Babar lets it go.

23.5

4

FOUR! Nice shot. Short delivery on middle, Azam pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary. It was uppish but wide of the fielder there.

23.4

2

Full delivery outside off, Azam drives it through covers. Babar wants the third there but Shan sends him back.

23.3

.

On a good length on off, Babar defends it off the back foot.

23.2

.

Outside off, Babar does not bother to play at that.

23.1

.

Good length delivery on middle, Azam defends it off the back foot.

22.6

.

Another fullish length and on the stump line. It is defended.

22.5

.

Fullish and on off. Shan Masood keeps it out.

22.4

.

In the channel outside off, it is left alone.

22.3

2

Really positive signs from Shan Masood. Short of a length delivery on middle, Masood pulls it to the left of the fine leg fielder. Hazlewood at fine leg is not sure which way the ball will go, towards his right or his left. He stands still and then figures out that it is going to his left and then starts jogging to cut off the ball. However, when the ball gets to the turf, it picks up pace and that makes Hazlewood run quickly and eventually make a sliding stop. A couple of runs for Shan.

22.2

.

Outside off, Masood covers his stumps and leaves it alone.

22.1

4

FOUR! Guided away nicely! Good length ball but way outside off. Shan stays back and then guides it past the diving gully fielder and into the third men fence.

21.6

.

BEATEN! Short delivery outside off, Azam looks to poke at it but misses it. This is good bowling from Josh Hazlewood.

21.5

.

BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Azam looks to defend but misses it due to the seam movement on this one.

21.4

.

On a good length on off, Azam looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards the slip cordon on one bounce.

21.3

.

Short and outside off, Azam cuts it to point.

21.2

.

Good length delivery on off, Azam pushes it to mid off.

21.1

.

On a good length on middle, Babar defends it off the back foot.

Just two overs of spin as Josh Hazlewood replaces Nathan Lyon.

20.6

.

Good length delivery on off, Masood keeps it out.

20.5

.

Length delivery on off, Masood taps it to point.

20.4

.

On a good length on off, Masood defends it off the front foot.

20.3

.

Good length delivery outside off, Masood looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third slip where it falls short of the fielder.

20.2

.

On a good length and outside off, Masood offers no shot to this one.

20.1

.

Outside off, Masood leaves it alone.

19.6

.

Full around off, Babar comes forward and blocks it out onto the pitch.

19.5

2

Shortish length ball on middle, Azam goes back and tucks it behind square leg for a couple.

19.4

4

FOUR! Crunched off the back foot! Short delivery on off, Azam cuts it through point for a boundary. The boundary brings 50-run stand between the two.

19.3

2

Tossed up delivery on middle, Azam works it wide of the mid-wicket region and scampers back for a couple of runs.

19.2

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Floated delivery on off, Azam blocks it well.

19.1

3

DROPPED but a tough chance that one! Flighted delivery on off, Masood comes down the track and looks to slam it down the ground through mid off. Joe Burns at mid off dives to his left full stretch, gets his hand but cannot hold on. The ball goes towards long off and the Masood get three runs. That was smashed really hard. Good and positive intent from Pakistani batters.

18.6

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Good length delivery on off, Azam defends it off the back foot.

18.5

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Outside off, Azam offers no shot to this one.

18.4

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On a good length on off, Azam looks to drive off the back foot but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

18.3

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Good length delivery on off, Azam blocks it well.

18.2

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On a good length on leg, Azam looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad.

18.1

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Outside off, Azam shoulders arms to this one.

Pat Cummins to bowl from the other end. He dismissed Shafiq for a duck on an unplayable ball last evening.

17.6

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Tossed up delivery on off, Shan blocks it off the front foot.

17.5

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Loopy delivery on off, Masood keeps it out.

17.4

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Floated delivery on off, Shan defends it off the front foot.

17.3

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Flighted delivery on off, Masood defends it off the back foot.

17.2

2

Short delivery on off, Masood cuts it through point. The batsmen pick up a couple.

17.1

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Good turn and bounce first up. It pitches on the turf and turns away as Masood leaves it alone.

We are all set to begin Day 4. The Australian players are out in the middle. Shan Masood and Babar Azam will resume their innings for Pakistan. Nathan Lyon will start the proceedings for Australia. Two slips, short leg and a silly point in place.

3 wickets fell late on Day 3. Pakistan are still behind 276 runs. 7 wickets remaining. Will the 7 be able to make the Aussies bat again? Babar Azam is out in the middle. He looked solid during his 20-run unbeaten innings. He will be key for Pakistan if they are to push the game to Day 5 or rather in the second or third session of Day 4. Mitchell Starc bowled a few thunderbolts and got two wickets early in the innings. Cummins looked sharp along with Hazlewood. Will Australia need the spin of Lyon? What is on offer for us on Day 4? Will Babar Azam and co. be able to gut it out or will Starc and company bundle the visitors to seal the game? Stay with us to find out.

... Day 4, Session 1 ...

Now, Pakistan's entire hope will be on Babar Azam and maybe on this pair. Masood too has looked solid in the ongoing stand and they would look to continue playing session by session and move ahead. Will they be able to do so and present some challenge to the Aussies or will the hosts be able to fold the innings and match on Day 4 itself? Join us at 1000 local (0000 GMT) on Sunday, 24th November, 2019 to find out. Till then, cheers!

The Pakistani batters had 17 overs to survive. But Mitchell Starc was too hot to handle for them. Ali fell to Starc first and then Sohail followed him after playing a dismal shot. The first innings' half centurion, Asad Shafiq, fell for a duck to Cummins and Pakistan slipped further. Shan Masood, the opener along with Babar Azam then saw off the day without any damage with the latter playing a few gorgeous shots.

For Pakistan, Yasir Shah was pretty decent with the ball. While his figures suggest he has given away over 200 runs for his 4 wickets, but he did bowl well. Haris Sohail with his part time bowling picked two wickets. The three pacers of Pakistan too put their names in the wickets column but not before getting pummeled all over.

Earlier in the day, it was a hard toil for the Pakistani bowlers. While they removed Warner who could only manage to add just 3 runs to his overnight score but they had no answer to the brilliance of Marnus Labuschagne who scored his maiden Test ton in front of his home crowd. He got able support from Wade who raked up a half century.

End of another dominating day from Australia. After taking a massive lead of 340 runs, their bowlers have already sent 3 Pakistani batters back to the pavilion with Mitchell Starc leading the charge. He got two wickets while Cummins got one to his name.

16.6

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Good length delivery on middle, Babar keeps it out. THAT WILL BE STUMPS ON DAY 3!

16.5

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On a good length on off, Babar defends it off the front foot.

16.4

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Outside off, Azam lets it go.

16.3

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Good length delivery on middle, Azam looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

16.2

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Outside off, Babar shoulders arms to this one.

16.1

4

FOUR! On a good length on off, Azam looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards the third man region for a boundary.

15.6

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On middle, it is defended.

15.5

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The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

15.4

.

NOT OUT! Shan Masood is safe. Flighted delivery on off, Masood looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes low to Smith at first slip. He gets down and catches it. Or has he? He is not sure. The umpires converge and ask help from the third umpire. The soft signal is not out. First they check the legality, yes, it is a fair ball. There is an outside edge as well. It goes to Smith low and dies in front of him. Here comes the replay. Seems like it has kissed the turf there before going in the hands of Smith. The third umpire is checking a few angles before making a call. Yes, not out flashes the screen and Masood will heave a sigh of relief.

Caught at the slip? The umpire has gone upstairs to confirm the same. The soft signal is not out. So, there has to be a conclusive evidence to turn the not out decision. Smith who took the catch coming forward is not sure. The third umpire taking a while. There is surely an outside edge but looks like it the ball kissed the turd before going in the hands of Smith. Yes, not out flashes on the big screen.

15.3

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BEATEN! Turn and bounce on this one. Flighted delivery outside off, it pitches on the rough, Masood looks to defend but misses it.

Two slips, a silly point and a short leg. Paine on the attacking mode.

15.2

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Floated delivery on middle, Masood blocks it off the back foot.

15.1

4

FOUR! Nicely put away! Short delivery outside off, Masood cuts it hard through point for a boundary.

14.6

1

Length delivery on middle, Masood flicks it through square leg for a single.

14.5

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Good length delivery on off, Shan defends it off the back foot.

14.4

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Bowls it down the leg side, Masood lets it go.

14.3

3

Full delivery outside off, Azam drives it through covers. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get three runs. Good running between the wickets.

14.2

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Outside off, Azam does not bother to play at that.

14.1

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Good length delivery on off, Azam defends it off the back foot.

13.6

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Loopy delivery on off, Masood defends it out.

13.5

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Outside off, Shan offers no shot to this one.

13.4

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Flighted delivery on middle, Masood looks to defend off the back foot but gets an inside edge on this one.

13.3

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Floated delivery outside off, Masood shoulders arms to this one.

13.2

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Flighted delivery on middle and leg, Shan keeps it out.

13.1

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Tossed up delivery on middle, Masood defends it off the front foot.

Spin time! Paine brings Lyon into the attack now.

12.6

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Outside off, Babar leaves it alone.

12.5

1lb

Length delivery on leg, Masood looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards fine leg. The batsmen take a single. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.

12.4

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Short delivery outside off, Masood cuts it to point.

12.3

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Bowls a yorker on middle, Masood does well to dig it out.

12.2

3

Short delivery outside off, Azam cuts it through point. Nathan Lyon chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get three runs.

12.1

1

On a length on middle, Masood flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Josh Hazlewood returns. 3 overs before this from him. Paine is looking for at least one more before the end of play. Can Hazlewood get him that wicket?

11.6

2

Length delivery on leg, Azam flicks it through square leg. The batsmen pick up a couple.

11.6

1nb

NO BALL! Bowls a bouncer down the leg side, Babar ducks under it. It is called no ball for height.

11.5

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Bowls a bouncer, Azam lets it sail through to the keeper.

11.4

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Full delivery on middle, Azam drives it to mid on.

11.3

1

Length delivery on middle, Masood flicks it through square leg for a run.

11.2

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Bowls a bumper outside off, Masood sways away from it.

11.1

1

Length delivery on middle, Azam flicks it towards mid-wicket. The batsmen get a single.

Mitchell Starc is back for his second spell. He's already got two. Can he get one more before Stumps?

10.6

3

Full delivery outside off, Azam drives it through covers. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get three runs.

10.5

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Outside off, Azam lets it go.

10.4

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Good length delivery on off, Babar defends it off the back foot.

10.3

4

FOUR! Excellent shot. Full on off, Azam drives it through mid off for a boundary.

10.2

2lb

Length delivery on leg, Azam looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards fine leg. The batsmen get two runs. The umpire gives it as leg byes.

10.1

1

Full delivery outside off, Masood looks to drive but gets an outside edge. It goes past the leg stump towards fine leg. The batsmen take a single.

9.6

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Good length delivery on off, Babar keeps it out.

9.5

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BEATEN! On a good length and just outside off, Azam looks to defend but misses it due to the inward movement on this one.

9.4

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Good length delivery outside off, Babar does not bother to play at that.

9.3

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Outside off, Azam leaves it alone.

9.2

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Good length delivery on middle, Azam blocks it off the back foot.

9.1

3

Short delivery on middle, Masood pulls it over mid-wicket. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get three runs.

8.6

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Outside off, Babar shoulders arms to this one.

8.5

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On a good length on middle, Azam defends it off the back foot.

8.4

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Outside off, Azam does not offer any shot to this one.

8.3

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Bowls it down the leg side, Azam lets it go.

8.2

.

Good length delivery on middle, Azam defends it off the back foot.

8.1

3

Short delivery on leg, Masood pulls it through square leg. The batsmen get three runs. Good running between the wickets.

7.6

1

Length delivery on middle, Shan flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

7.5

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On a good length on off, Masood looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third slip on one bounce.

7.4

.

Length delivery on leg, Masood looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad.

7.3

.

On a good length on off, Shan blocks it off the back foot.

7.2

.

Length delivery on middle, Masood defends it off the front foot.

7.1

.

Short of a length delivery, Masood pulls it to mid-wicket.

6.6

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Outside off, Babar lets it go.

6.5

.

Good length delivery on off, Azam defends it off the back foot.

Babar Azam walks out way too early to bat than he would've wanted.

6.4

W

OUT! CAUGHT! There goes the third one. The half centurion of the first innings goes for a duck. Cummins is the man with the wicket now. On a good length on off, going away. Shafiq pokes at it with hard hands. The ball takes the outside edge and flies towards Smith at second slip. He makes no mistake in gobbling that.

6.3

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BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Shafiq looks to drive but misses it and gets beaten on the inside edge.

6.2

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In the channel outside off, it is left alone.

6.1

.

Shortish length ball around off, Asad taps it towards point off the back foot.

Pat Cummins has a change of ends.

5.6

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Length delivery on off, Shan taps it to point.

5.5

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On a length on middle, Masood flicks it to mid-wicket.

5.4

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Good length delivery outside off, Shan offers no shot to this one.

5.3

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Outside off, Masood shoulders arms to this one.

5/27 - Mitchell Starc's bowling figures. In his last 35 balls that he has bowled in this match. Phenomenal.

5.2

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Good length delivery on off, Masood punches it to point.

5.1

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Full delivery on middle, Masood flicks it to mid-wicket.

Josh Hazlewood is into the attack.

4.6

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On a good length on off, Asad taps it to point.

4.5

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Bowls a bouncer outside leg, Shafiq does well to duck under it. Tim Paine does well to stop it with one hand.

Asad Shafiq walks in at no. 4. Enjoys a wonderful record at the 'Gabba. 213 in his last 2 Test innings here.

4.4

W

OUT! CAUGHT! Unbelievable. Almost an action replay of his dismissal in the first innings. Sohail falls to another poor shot. He cannot believe it as he shuts his eyes and takes a few seconds before trudging off. Short delivery outside off, Sohail looks to punch it off the back foot and away from his body. The ball shapes away just a hint and all Haris can manage is a faint outside edge which goes behind. Paine gobbles it comfortably and celebrates. Sohail got out to Starc in a similar fashion in the first innings as well. Problems for Pakistan early on.

Wasim Akram and Michael Hussey again. Ohhh... love this pair. They dissect the dismissal of Azhar Ali. Both feel that yes, Starc bowled well but perhaps some balls before that played in Azhar's mind. So far, we have not seen the ball swing much and guess Ali felt the same. Hence, he was just trying to get across and tuck the ball to the leg side. Normally, when you do that, you get away with it to a left-armer from over the wicket. Because the balls tend to pitch outside the line. But Starc got the ball to come back in, which proved to be fatal for the Pakistan skipper. Crucially, the ball was pitched in line.

4.3

4

FOUR! Nice shot. Length delivery on off, Sohail guides it towards third man for a boundary.

4.2

1

Length delivery on middle, Masood flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.

4.1

2

Short delivery on leg, Masood pulls it through square leg. Pat Cummins in the deep does well to stop it with a dive. The batsmen get two runs.

3.6

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Bowls a bouncer, Haris does well to duck under it.

Interesting thoughts from Michael Hussey and Wasim Akram on air. The Sultan of swing praises Haris Sohail to no end, calling him the future of Pakistan in Test cricket. But also adds that his first innings dismissal was due to lazy stroke-making. Hussey agrees but believes that number 3 is slightly higher for him at this stage of time in his Test career. Maybe, he adds, play a few more games at number 5 or 6, get some experience, score runs and then earn that number 3 spot.

3.5

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Good length delivery on middle, Sohail blocks it off the back foot.

3.4

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On a good length on off, Haris keeps it out.

3.3

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Good length delivery on off, Sohail defends it off the front foot.

3.2

1

Length delivery on off, Masood punches it towards point. The batsmen take a single.

3.1

3

On a good length on off, Sohail guides it towards third man. Lyon chases it, slides and does well to pull it back before the ropes. The batsmen get three runs.

2.6

1

Good length delivery on off, Sohail defends it towards covers and takes a run.

Haris Sohail is the next man in.

2.5

W

OUT! LBW! Yes, just as we suspected, it is umpire's call on height. There's the first one. Starc strikes and sends the Pakistani skipper back to the pavilion. On a good length on middle, Azhar looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. The Australians roar out a loud appeal and the umpire agrees. Azhar Ali does not look sure as he walks towards the non-striker. Seems like he will not review that one, but hello, with just two seconds left on the timer, he signals the 'T'. Let's see what the replays show. There is nothing on Snicko and Hot Spot. Ball Tracker shows that it is pitching in line and clipping the top of the middle stump. Pakistan retain the review but their skipper has to depart. Early strike for Australia, exactly what they would've wanted.

Review time! Skipper Azhar Ali has been given out LBW. He has opted to review it with just two seconds left on the clock. Looks like it will be umpire's call on hitting the wickets. Let's see. Here comes the Hot Spot, nothing on it. Time for the Snicko, no deflection there. Here comes the Ball Tracker now, pitching in line and hitting the top of middle. Ali has to depart but Pakistan retain the review.

2.4

4

FOUR! Lovely shot from the skipper. Full and outside off, Azhar drives it beautifully through covers for a boundary.

2.3

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Outside off, Azhar offers no shot to this one.

2.2

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On a good length and outside off, Ali lets it go.

2.1

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Bowls a bouncer down the leg side, Azhar does well to duck under it.

1.6

.

Outside off again, Masood leaves it alone.

1.5

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Outside off, Masood offers no shot to this one.

1.4

1

Length delivery on off, Azhar plays it towards point. The batsmen cross ends.

1.3

.

On a good length on middle, Ali defends it off the back foot.

1.2

.

On a good length on middle, Ali defends it off the back foot.

1.1

.

Good length delivery outside off, Azhar shoulders arms to this one.

Pat Cummins to bowl from the other end. Interestingly, this is the FIRST TIME that Pat Cummins is bowling with the new ball in Australia!

0.6

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Bowls a bouncer outside off, Masood lets it sail through to the keeper.

0.5

.

Good length delivery on off, Masood defends it out.

0.4

4

FOUR! Consecutive boundaries for Shan Masood. Full again on middle, Masood flicks it through square leg for a boundary.

0.3

4

FOUR! Excellent shot. Full delivery on middle, Masood flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

0.2

.

Bouncer this time but is outside off, Masood drops his wrists and sways away from the line of the ball.

0.1

.

Ouch! That would've hurt. Starc starts with a short of a length delivery on middle, Masood looks to work it down the leg side but is late in the shot. The ball goes to hit on the stomach. Masood hops in pain.

Mantra to Pakistan - Right now, do not look at the scoreboard. Just look at 90 balls remaining. See them off without any damage. The pitch does not have any demons, so batting can still be done effectively. Stay tuned for the third innings...

What different did Australia do as compared to Pakistan? Why did the latter struggle to pick wickets regularly? One can guess the choking part. There was only a brief period when Azhar Ali stifled the run flow on Day 2 but then, allowed easy runs and that helped the scoreboard to move. Compare that to Australia in the second session on Day 1. 15 overs, 10 runs at one stage. Otherwise, not much swing, not much seam movement, not much turn either. Just a bit of bounce. Yasir Shah got 4 wickets but that was because of the batsmen going after him.

Probably, Australia will not be too unhappy with the timing of the last wicket. They have got 17 overs to get 2-3 wickets of Pakistan before the day ends. A proper Australian type batting scorecard with the batters piling on the misery on the bowlers after their own skittled out Pakistan on Day 1. Secretly, Justin Langer will be happy that Smith flopped. Because he would want a point to prove - Australia are not only about Smith. If only, this can happen outside home as well.

580. Australia's score. 340. The lead. Mammoth, in every sense. And this time, no Smith involved. It was Warner, Burns and Labuschagne who pushed Pakistan on the back foot early on while Wade just pummeled the visitors into submission.

157.4

W

OUT! LBW! Not much use of the review. Umpire's call it is, on height and Australia's batting innings ends. Flighted delivery on off, Hazlewood looks to defend but misses it as the ball turns in and gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw and the umpire raises his finger. Hazlewood has a long look at his partner and almost as if to suggest that there is a review left, so let's take it, opts for the same. There is nothing on Hot Spot, or Snicko. Ball Tracker shows that it is umpire's call on height, as the ball is clipping the top of leg stump. The original decision will stay as it is. AUSTRALIA ARE ALL OUT FOR 580.

Huge shout and given! Have Pakistan bowled out Australia? Hazlewood has been adjudged LBW but he has taken a review, after a chat with Lyon. Looks plumb. Nothing on the Hot Spot or Snicko while the Ball Tracker shows it to be clipping the top of leg stump. Finally, Pakistan get a chance to bat again.

157.3

1

Tossed up delivery on off, Lyon drives it through covers for a run.

157.2

4

FOUR! Good shot. Floated delivery on middle, Lyon plays a sweep through mid-wicket for a boundary.

157.1

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Flighted delivery on middle, Lyon flicks it to the leg side.

156.6

.

Play and a miss! Short and outside off, Hazlewood looks to cut but misses it.

156.5

.

Good length delivery on off, Josh keeps it out.

156.4

.

BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Hazlewood looks to punch but misses it.

156.3

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On a length on off, Hazlewood plays it to covers.

156.2

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In the channel around off, Hazlewood looks to block off the back foot but makes no connection.

156.1

1

Short ball on middle, Lyon pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

155.6

4

FOUR! Creamed through mid off. Full and just outside off, Hazlewood slams it left of the mid off fielder.

155.5

.

The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

155.4

.

Yorker on middle, Hazlewood blocks it nicely.

155.3

1

Full again on off too. Lyon pushes it back to the bowler once again. Yasir misfields and allows a single through mid off.

155.2

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On off, Lyon keeps it out.

155.1

.

Full and straight on off, Lyon pushes it back to the bowler.

154.6

1

Another bouncer and on middle and leg. Lyon this time hooks towards deep square leg for a run.

154.5

.

Bouncer down the leg side. Lyon looks to pull but misses.

154.4

1

Good length ball on off, Hazlewood looks to defend but manages it towards square leg off the inner half of the bat for a single.

Josh Hazlewood is the last man in.

154.3

W

OUT! Caught! Pat Cummins goes now and Imran gets his first wicket of the game. Fourth catch for Rizwan behind the wickets. A fullish ball outside off, Cummins goes for the expansive drive away from his body. He manages an outside edge which goes behind. Rizwan gets down and snaffles it inches above the ground.

154.2

.

Another length ball, closer to the off pole line, Cummins taps it towards cover.

154.1

.

Good length ball around off, pushed towards point off the back foot.

Imran Khan jr is back on. 22-3-70-0 are his figures so far.

153.6

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Outside off, Lyon shoulders arms to this one.

153.5

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Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.

153.4

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BEATEN! Tossed up delivery outside off, Lyon looks to defend but misses it.

153.3

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Floated delivery on off, Lyon keeps it out.

153.2

.

Flighted delivery on middle, Lyon defends it off the back foot.

153.1

4

FOUR! Tossed up outside off, Lyon guides it towards third man for a boundary.

152.6

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On a good length on off, Cummins defends it off the back foot.

152.5

.

Bowls a bumper, Cummins does well to duck under it.

152.4

2

Full delivery outside off, Cummins drives it through covers. The batsmen get two runs.

152.3

1

On a length on middle, Lyon flicks it through square leg for a single.

152.2

.

On a good length on off, Lyon defends it out.

152.1

1

Length delivery on leg, Cummins flicks it towards fine leg. The batsmen take a run.

Nathan Lyon is the new batsman in.

151.6

W

OUT! LBW! Yasir has his third. Brilliant bowling. He pitches it on middle and tossed it up nicely. Starc looks to defend but misses to get hit on the pads. The appeal follows and umpire raises the finger instantly. Starc reviews after a brief chat with Cummins. Here comes the replay, Hot Spot shows no bat. No deflection on the Snicko. Now, the Ball Tracker, pitching in line and going on to hit the middle and leg pole. Starc has to go. He takes a review along with him. No declaration though.

Review Time! Mitchell Starc has been given out LBW. He after a brief chat has opted to review it. No bat there confirms, Ultra Edge and Snicko. Here comes the Ball Tracker, three Reds it is. So Australia lose a review and Starc.

151.5

2

The batsman has nudged the ball fine down the leg side. They manage to come back for the second.

151.4

4b

FOUR BYES! That's gone through everyone. Pitches on middle. Starc looks to defend but the ball goes through his defense and over the stumps. Rizwan fails to collect too and it races to the fine leg fence.

151.3

3

Tossed up delivery on off, Cummins drives it through covers. The batsmen get three runs. Good running between the wickets.

151.2

3

Floated delivery on off, Starc cuts it through point. The batsmen get three runs.

151.1

1

Flighted delivery on off, Cummins drives it through mid off. The batsmen cross ends.

150.6

.

Full delivery on middle, Starc plays it back towards the bowler.

150.5

.

On a good length on off, Starc defends it off the back foot.

150.4

.

Back of a length ball outside off, Starc lets it be.

150.3

.

Yorker around off, Starc digs it out.

Mitchell Starc is the next batsman in.

150.2

W

OUT! Caught! Hearbreak for Marnus in front of the home crowd. A soft dismissal this one but what a fantastic innings. The crowd gets up and applauds the brilliant innings. Labuschagne raises his bat as he trudges off the ground. Full ball outside off, Labuschagne looks to guide it to the third man fence, in search of quick runs. He reached out to play but manages to guide it straight to Azam at gully who makes no mistake. He stands still at the crease thinking what has he done as the umpire check for the front foot no ball. The front foot is fine and Labuschagne has to walk back.

150.1

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Shortish length ball outside off, Marnus looks to pull but he nowhere near the ball. Misses it completely.

149.6

.

Tossed up ball on middle, Pat comes forward and defends it out.

149.5

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On middle, Cummins pushes it towards mid-wicket.

149.4

.

Flatter one outside off, Cummins guides it towards short third man.

149.3

1

Full and on off, Labuschagne looks to whip on the leg side but ends up slicing it towards long off uppishly. A single taken.

149.2

.

Quicker one on off, Marnus pushes it back to the bowler.

149.1

.

Outside off, pushed back to the bowler.

148.6

.

Full and on off, Cummins drives it nicely but straight to mid off.

Pat Cummins is the new man in.

148.5

W

OUT! Caught! The skipper departs now! Shortish length ball on middle, Paine looks to pull but the ball takes the under edge and then hits the pads. It lobs towards third slip where Asad Shafiq takes the simplest of catches.

148.4

1

Full and on the pads, Labuschagne flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

148.3

2

Good length ball outside off, Marnus lofts this one over the mid off fielder to pick a couple. Did not time that well but good enough to scamper back for the second.

148.2

.

Another yorker outside off. ML this time jams it out towards first slip.

148.1

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Yorker outside off. Marnus looks to dig out but misses it.

147.6

.

Full and on the pads, Paine dead bats it to the left of the short leg fielder.

147.5

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Big turn but wide outside off. Paine lets it be.

147.4

.

Quicker ball on middle, Paine keeps it out.

147.3

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On off, pushed towards cover by Paine.

147.2

1

Shortish ball outside off, Marnus this time taps it to long on and takes a run.

147.1

.

Flighted around off, Marnus pushes it back to the bowler.

Yasir Shah to bowl from the other end. 43-1-180-2 are his figures so far.

146.6

1

Good length ball outside off, Marnus comes across the off stump and tucks it right of mid on to take a single.

146.5

.

Short and outside off, Labuschagne cuts but finds gully on the bounce.

146.4

.

Good length ball around off, it is defended.

146.3

4

FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries now. This one is even better. Another fuller ball on middle, Marnus flicks it brilliantly to the deep mid-wicket fence once again. Brilliant batting. The lead is 300 now.

146.2

4

FOUR! Pierced the gap superbly. Full ball on middle, he flicks it between mid-wicket and mid on. The ball races to the fence.

146.1

.

Full delivery outside off, Marnus looks to defend but misses it.

We are back for the final session. The Pakistan players are out in the middle. Marnus Labuschagne and Tim Paine will resume their innings for Australia. Shaheen Afridi will start the proceedings for the final session.

... Day 3, Session 3 ...

The Australian domination in the game continues. If it was David Warner on Day 2, it has to be Marnus Labuschagne on the second day. He is unbeaten on 171 runs along with skipper Tim Paine. Marnus is looking strong out in the middle and has already gone past 150-run mark. After the wicket of Smith, he along with Wade added 110 runs with the former raking up a well made half ton before getting out to Haris Sohail. Now, with 2 days and a session left, what will the Aussies be thinking? Maybe a double ton for Labuschagne and then the declaration? Or will they bat little longer to bat Pakistan completely out of the game. Pakistani bowlers, well, they have been on the field for 146 overs and they would be hoping for the declaration to come as soon as possible. Interesting to see what tactics Australia come out to bat with in the final session. Be back for that post this mini-break.

145.6

.

Floated delivery on off, Paine defends it off the back foot. TEA ON DAY 3!

145.5

.

Loopy delivery on middle, Paine defends it off the back foot.

145.4

.

Flighted delivery on off, Paine keeps it out.

145.3

.

Floated delivery on middle, Paine flicks it to mid-wicket.

145.2

.

Tossed up delivery on off, Tim offers a forward defense on this one.

145.1

.

Flighted delivery on middle, Paine defends it off the front foot.

144.6

.

Huge appeal for leg before wicket but the umpire shows no interest there. Flighted fuller ball on middle, Marnus looks to sweep but misses. The ball hits his front pad. Iftikhar makes a loud appeal along with the keeper but the umpire says not out. Pakistan skipper Azhar, keeper Rizwan and the bowler converge together and then eventually decide against taking the DRS.

144.5

.

Full and outside off, driven straight to cover.

144.4

1

Full and on middle, Paine pushes it right of the bowler for a single.

144.3

.

Shortish length ball, angled into Paine. He goes back and flicks but straight to mid-wicket.

144.2

1

This time he eases a single through mid on by pushing this fuller ball on middle.

144.1

.

Flighted ball on middle, Marnus looks to drive it towards the off side but it goes towards mid-wicket off the inner half of his bat.

143.6

4

FOUR! Tossed up delivery on leg, Paine looks to sweep but gets a top edge. It goes towards fine leg for a boundary.

143.5

1

The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball. One run added to the total.

143.4

4

FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Marnus. And if the last one was use of power this one is a delicate touch. Quicker ball and outside off. Labuschagne waits on the back foot and guides it to the third man fence.

143.3

4

FOUR! Good batting from Marnus. Flighted delivery on middle, Labuschagne comes down the track and lofts it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

143.2

.

The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

143.1

1

Flighted delivery on off, Paine drives it through mid off for a single.

142.6

.

On the pads, turned towards square leg.

142.5

.

On middle, Labuschagne defends it off the back foot.

142.4

.

Flighted fuller ball on middle, Marnus drives it well but the cover fielder dives to his left to make a stop.

142.3

1

On the pads, Paine nudges it towards square leg and takes a run

142.2

4

FOUR! First boundary for the Australian skipper. Short and wide outside off. Paine rocks back on his back foot and hammers it through the cover region. Two fielders gives it a chase but the ball wins the race to the fence.

142.1

.

Flighted delivery on off, Paine keeps it out.

Iftikhar Ahmed is back into the attack, just ahead of Tea break. 10-0-46-0 are his figures so far.

141.6

1

Short on off, Paine cuts it through point for a run.

141.5

.

Bowls it down the leg side, Paine looks to flick but misses it.

141.4

.

Floated delivery on off, Paine defends it out.

141.3

1

Full delivery on middle, Marnus drives it through mid on. The batsmen cross ends.

141.2

1

Tossed up delivery on middle, Paine flicks it towards square leg. The batsmen take a single.

141.1

.

Flighted delivery on middle, Paine defends it off the front foot.

140.6

.

Full and on off, Labuschagne drives it towards mid on.

140.5

.

Landed just outside off, Marnus keeps it out easily.

140.4

.

Around off and slightly shortish length. Marnus taps it towards the slip cordon with soft hands.

140.3

.

Length ball just outside off, Marnus keeps it out.

140.2

2

Short ball on middle, Marnus swivels and pulls it to deep square leg and scamper back for a couple of runs.

140.1

.

Shortish length ball just outside off, Labuschagne blocks it off the back foot.

139.6

.

Shortish ball on middle, Paine goes behind and blocks it towards the leg side.

Tim Paine, the skipper, walks out to bat next.

139.5

W

OUT! Caught! Excellent take from Rizwan behind the wicket and Sohail has his second. Not the ball you get wickets but Rizwan grabs it nicely there. Down the leg side, Head looks to glance it fine but gets faintest of edge behind. Rizwan moves to his right and pouches it superbly. They appeal and the umpire raises his finger instantly.

139.4

.

The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

139.3

.

Another ball on the stumps line, Head keeps it out.

139.2

.

On off, Head comes forward and defends it solidly.

139.1

1

Short and outside off, Labuschagne cuts it towards deep point for a run.

138.6

1

Good length ball on the pads, Labuschagne turns it towards the leg side for a single.

138.5

1

Fuller ball outside off, Head drives it through point and takes a single.

138.4

.

Outside off, it is left alone.

138.3

.

Full and on middle this one. Head drives it firmly but straight to mid on.

138.2

1

Short and outside off, cut to deep point for a single by Marnus.

138.1

.

Shortish length ball, angled into the batter. Marnus stands tall and blocks it away.

Imran Khan jr is back on. 20-3-65-0 are his figures so far.

137.6

.

Full and on the pads, nudged towards square leg.

137.5

.

Fuller ball outside off, Head pushes it towards mid on.

137.4

1

Driven through mid on by the batsman. They pick up a single.

137.3

.

Full and on off, it is defended.

137.2

2

Excellent running! And that takes Pakistan's total over 500. On the pads, Marnus turns it towards square leg and takes a quick couple.

137.1

.

Flighted outside off, pushed back to the bowler.

136.6

4

FOUR! Lovely shot. Full delivery outside off, Head drives it through mid off for a boundary.

136.5

1

Flighted delivery on middle, Marnus flicks it through square leg. The batsmen take a single.

136.4

1

Full delivery on middle, Travis drives it through mid on. The batsmen take a run.

136.3

.

Tossed up delivery on middle, Head nudges it to the leg side.

136.2

1

Floated delivery on off, Marnus plays a reverse sweep towards third man. The batsmen cross ends.

136.1

1

Flighted delivery on off, Head punches it towards the bowler but Yasir Shah misfields and concedes a single.

135.6

.

Around off, Marnus pushes it back to the bowler.

135.5

1

Short and on the pads, Head turns it towards the leg side for a single.

135.4

.

The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.

135.3

1

150 up for Labuschagne. He is playing a gem of an innings here. He gets there by tapping the short ball towards point for a single.

135.2

3

Excellent effort from the keeper there. He ran all the way from his position to the third man fence. A flighted fuller ball just outside off, Head looks to drive but the ball takes the outside edge and races towards the third man fence.

135.1

.

Tossed up delivery on off, Head plays it back towards the bowler.

134.6

1

Fullish and on off, Head comes forward and blocks it towards cover.

134.5

.

Fullish and on off, Head comes forward and blocks it towards cover.

134.4

.

Full and on the pads, Head flicks it towards square leg.

134.3

4

FOUR! Cut away! Short and outside off, Head stays on the back foot and punches it through cover-point to bag his first boundary of the inning.

134.2

.

Quicker one outside off, it is left alone.

134.1

2

Short ball on middle, Head pulls it towards deep mid-wicket and picks a couple.

133.6

1

Floated delivery on middle, Head flicks it towards mid-wicket. The batsmen cross ends.

133.5

.

Flighted delivery on off, Travis defends it off the front foot.

133.4

4

FOUR! Tossed up outside off, Head looks to drive but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man for a boundary.

133.3

.

Flighted delivery on middle, Head flicks it to the leg side.

133.2

.

Tossed up delivery on middle, Head pushes it to mid on.

133.1

1

Floated delivery on off, Marnus guides it towards short third man. The batsmen take a single.

132.6

1

Shortish length ball on middle, Marnus turns it towards square leg and takes a single.

132.5

.

Full and on middle, Marnus drives it straight to mid on.

132.4

1

Floated delivery on middle, Head flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.

132.3

1

IN THE AIR BUT SAFE! Floated delivery on off, Marnus lofts it over covers but it lands safely in no man's land. The batsmen take a run.

132.2

2

Flighted delivery on middle, Marnus flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.

132.1

.

Tossed up outside off, Labuschagne offers no shot to this one.

Travis Head is the next batsman in. Yasir Shah is back on. 40-1-160-2 are his figures so far.

131.6

W

OUT! Wade departs! A wicket out of nowhere. Wade was in search of quick runs. He once again tries using his feet there. Sohail judged that nicely and dropped his length just short. Wade then looks to guide it towards third man. He gets a faint outside edge which goes behind. Rizwan in his first attempt misses out but eventually manages to hold on in the second attempt. The stand is broken. Wade walks back with shake of his head. But a nice innings nonetheless from the left-hander.

131.5

.

Flighted delivery on middle, Wade comes down the track and blocks it.

131.4

.

Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.

131.3

1

Full delivery on off, Labuschagne drives it through mid off. The batsmen cross ends.

131.2

1

Tossed up delivery on off, Wade comes down the track and drives it towards mid off for a single.

131.1

.

Flighted delivery on middle, Wade defends it off the back foot.

Haris Sohail is back on. 11-0-41-0 are his figures so far.

130.6

.

Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.

130.5

.

Shortish length just outside off, Marnus taps is onto the pitch on the off side.

130.4

.

Full delivery on middle, Labuschagne drives it back towards the bowler.

130.3

1

Full delivery outside off, Wade pushes it towards covers and takes a quick single. The fielder throws it towards Wade at the non-striker's end but the throw finds the left hand of Wade. Wade looks in pain there as he removes his gloves and checks his hand. Probably the fielder apologizes and Wade accepts the apology there with a thumbs up.

130.2

.

Outside off, Wade shoulders arms to this one.

130.1

.

On a good length on off, Wade defends it off the front foot.

DRINKS BREAK! Solid first hour of the second session for Australia as Labuschagne and Wade have continued surging the lead. On the other hand, Pakistan are in search of quick wickets. Can they get a few before Tea? Interesting hour of the second session ahead.

129.6

1

Floated delivery on middle, Wade plays a reverse sweep towards third man for a single.

129.5

.

Loopy delivery on middle, Wade flicks it to mid-wicket.

129.4

4

FOUR! Good shot. Flighted delivery on off, Wade plays a reverse sweep towards third man for a boundary.

129.3

.

Floated delivery on off, Wade defends it off the front foot.

129.2

1

Flighted delivery on off, Marnus drives it through mid off for a single.

129.1

.

Tossed up delivery on off, Marnus defends it out.

128.6

.

Yorker outside off, Wade digs it out.

128.5

1

Shortish length around off, Marnus taps it towards point and takes a single.

128.4

.

Another fullish length and slightly wider than the last ball. Marnus this time looks to cut but is beaten.

128.3

.

Beaten! Rare loose shot from Labuschagne. Fullish length ball just outside off, inviting the drive. Labuschagne obliges and drives but fails to put any bat on ball.

128.2

2

Short delivery on middle, Marnus pulls it through mid-wicket. The batsmen pick up a couple. 100-run stand is up between Wade and Labuschagne.

128.1

1

Good length ball just outside off, Wade looks to defend coming forward but ball takes the inside edge and goes behind square leg for a single.

127.6

4

FOUR! Nice shot. Flighted delivery on off, Marnus guides it towards third man for a boundary.

127.5

1

Tossed up delivery on leg, Wade sweeps it towards fine leg. The batsmen take a run.

127.4

3

Flighted delivery on middle, Marnus flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get three runs.

127.3

1

Floated delivery on middle, Wade plays a paddle sweep towards fine leg. The batsmen cross ends.

127.2

.

Tossed up delivery on leg, Wade nudges it to the leg side.

127.1

.

Flighted delivery on off, Wade defends it off the front foot.

Yasir Shah is back on. 38-1-145-2 are his figures so far. He has bowled really well than his bowling figures suggest. Right now, he has got field protections in the deep. Allowing easy singles may not help though. Let's see how he bowls here.

126.6

.

This one is full on off, Marnus drives it straight to cover this time.

126.5

.

Fullish ball on middle, driven nicely but straight to mid on.

126.4

1

Fifty for Matthew Wade! His 5th half ton in Tests. He gets there by tucking this good length ball on middle towards mid-wicket for a single. He will look to convert this into a big one to help Australia take a massive lead.

126.3

.

Good length delivery on off, Wade defends it out.

126.2

4

FOUR! Excellent shot. Full delivery outside off, Wade drives it through point for a boundary. Matthew Wade moves to 49.

126.1

.

On a good length on off, Wade taps it to point.

125.6

.

Shortish length ball on off, Labuschagne goes back and keeps it out.

125.5

2

Fractionally short of full, around middle, Labuschagne goes back and works it behind square leg. Now, Afridi at deep backward square leg anticipates incorrectly and runs to his left but the ball lands on the turf and spins away, to his right. So Shaheen has to put sudden brakes then run in the opposite direction which helps the batters steam an extra run. Cannot blame the young man entirely. It is his first tour to Australia and it does take time to get used to large grounds. Kamran Akmal would have been a helpful here as he would have shouted - 'Ghoomegi!'.

125.4

.

Quicker and shorter one. Marnus goes on the back foot block it away.

125.3

2

Full and on the pads, Labuschagne flicks it past the mid-wicket fielder for a couple of runs.

125.2

2

Short and outside off, Marnus this time guides it towards third man for a couple of runs.

125.1

.

Tossed up delivery on middle, Marnus blocks it off the back foot.

124.6

.

Bouncer but outside off this time, Wade ducks under it easily.

124.5

.

Bouncer on middle. Wade ducks under it. Shaheen stares, Wade returns the favor with a few words.

124.4

.

Length and around off, it is defended solidly.

124.3

.

Good length ball angled into the batter. Wade is late in trying to tuck it towards the leg side. The ball goes on to hit him high on the thigh pads.

124.2

1

Fullish ball on middle, Labuschagne tucks it towards mid on for a quick run. The fielder has a shy at the non-striker's end but misses.

124.1

.

Good length ball around off and middle. Marnus looks to work it towards the leg side but gets a soft leading edge which goes towards the off side.

Shaheen Afridi is back on. 26-6-69-0 are his figures so far.

123.6

.

On the pads once again, Wade nudges it towards square lg.

123.5

1

On middle and leg of Marnus. He guides it behind square for a single.

123.4

1

This time Wade sweeps it uppishly towards fine leg for a single.

123.3

3

Full and on off, Labuschagne sweeps it towards deep mid-wicket. Shaheen from deep square leg goes after he ball and misfields which allows the batters to pick the third.

123.2

.

Fuller and outside off, Marnus drives it well but straight to the fielder at cover.

123.1

1

Flighted delivery on leg, it turns away, Wade looks to flick but gets an inside edge. It goes towards fine leg. The batsmen cross ends.

Haris Sohail is back on. 9-0-29-0 are his figures so far.

122.6

.

Around off and on a length, Marnus gets behind the line of the ball to keep it out.

122.5

4

FOUR! Short of the match so far! Fullish length on off, Labuschagne gets in the position and drills it straight down the ground. No chance for the mid off fielder there. Brilliant batting.

122.4

4

FOUR! Hammered away! Short delivery on middle and leg, Labuschagne pulls it through square leg for a boundary.

122.3

.

Good length delivery on middle, Marnus defends it out.

122.2

.

On a good length on middle, Labuschagne defends it off the back foot.

122.1

.

Outside off, Marnus leaves it alone.

121.6

.

Fuller and just outside off, Wade pushes it towards point.

121.5

.

The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

121.4

2

Quicker and shortish ball on the pads, Wade punches it wide of long on and picks a couple of runs.

121.3

.

Fuller and outside off, Wade drives it straight to covers.

121.2

6

SIX! Tonked it away! Flighted ball on middle, Wade skips down the track and send it sailing over the long on fence. First six of the innings.

121.1

1

Flighted delivery on middle, Labuschagne flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

120.6

.

The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.

120.5

.

Outside off, Wade does not bother to play at that.

120.4

2

Full delivery on middle, Wade flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen pick up a couple.

120.3

.

Outside off again, Wade lets it go.

120.2

.

Outside off, Wade leaves it alone.

120.1

.

Shortish length ball outside off, Wade comes towards the off side to cut the angle and block it away.

119.6

3

Excellent effort from Shan Masood. Short and wide outside off. Wade cuts it through point. Masood hares after the ball and looks to pull the ball back in. Three runs taken. 50-run stand is up between Matthew Wade and Marnus Labuschagne.

119.5

.

Tossed up on middle, Wade defends it off the front foot.

119.4

.

On middle, Wade goes right back to keep it out.

119.3

1

Quicker one on the pads, Labuschagne tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

119.2

.

Slightly short, Marnus blocks it off the back foot.

119.1

4

FOUR! Full ball on middle, Marnus gets in position and sweeps it towards fine leg. Shaheen Afridi from deep square leg hares at the ball to cut it off with a sliding effort but can't do that. The ball eventually touches the ropes.

118.6

.

Fourth consecutive leave for Matthew Wade. Outside off again, Wade lets it go.

118.5

.

Outside off, Wade leaves it alone.

118.4

.

Good length delivery outside off, Wade offers no shot to this one.

118.3

.

Outside off, Wade shoulders arms to this one.

118.2

1

On the pads of Marnus on a length. He tucks it towards mid-wicket for a run.

118.1

.

Shortish length ball outside off, Marnus taps it to mid on.

117.6

.

Quicker one this time, Wade defends it out coming forward.

117.5

.

The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.

117.4

1

Down the leg side again. Not great lines. Labuschagne turns it towards fine leg for a single. 400 up for Australia.

117.3

.

Another ball on the pads, worked towards square leg.

117.2

.

Full on the pads again, flicked straight to square leg.

117.1

.

On the pads, tucked towards the leg side.

116.6

.

Fullish ball outside off, it is left alone.

116.5

1

Full again on middle, Labuschagne flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

116.4

.

Full delivery on middle, Marnus drives it towards mid on.

116.3

1

Length delivery on middle, Wade flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

116.2

1

Landed around middle, Labuschagne tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

116.1

.

Starts with a length ball outside off, Labuschagne leaves it alone.

Imran Khan jr to bowl from the other end. 16-3-51-0 are his figures so far.

115.6

.

Full and around off, Wade looks to reverse sweep but cannot do that cleanly. Almost dragged the ball on the stumps off his gloves. It goes towards short fine leg.

115.5

.

On middle, it is defended.

115.4

.

Flighted on middle, Wade comes down the track and defends

115.3

.

Another fuller ball on stump line. Wade blocks it coming forward.

115.2

.

Full and on middle, pushed back to the bowler by Wade.

115.1

1

Starts with a shortish ball outside off, Marnus punches it towards mid off and takes a single.

We are back for the second session. The Pakistan players are out in the middle. Marnus Labuschagne and Matthew Wade will resume the innings for Australia. Haris Sohail will start the proceedings after Lunch.

... Day 3, Session 2 ...

Another brilliant session for the Australians which puts them in a brilliant position in the game. They have swelled their lead to 155 runs already and are still going strong. Courtesy a brilliant maiden Test ton from Marnus Labuschagne. Wade joined Marnus after the wicket of Smith and has added 37 runs quickly. As far as Pakistan bowling is concerned, they kept Warner silent in the first hour of the session. Naseem and Yasir were the two bowlers who got wickets this morning. Naseem looked threatening and removed Warner with a vicious bouncer. Smith showed us that he is a human too as he fell cheaply to Yasir Shah. Now, while Pakistan have managed to get a couple of wickets in the session, they will have to get a few more wickets as quickly as possible in the afternoon session. Will they be able to do so or will Labuschagne and Wade put on another big stand to keep the lead swelling further? Join us for the afternoon session to find out.

114.6

.

Shortish length outside off, tapped towards cover. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 3.

114.5

.

Shortish and around off, Wade pushes it towards point. One more ball before Lunch.

114.4

.

Full and on middle, Wade pushes it back to the bowler.

114.3

.

Full and on off, Wade once again is solid behind the line of the ball.

114.2

.

On off, Wade defends it out off the back foot

114.1

2

Full and down the leg side. Wade sits down and guides it towards fine leg to pick a couple of easy run.

Iftikhar Ahmed to bowl his off spin now. He bowl the last over before Lunch.

113.6

1

Full and on the pads, Wade flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.

113.5

4

FOUR! Poor ball and punished! Short and down the leg side. Wade hammers it behind square leg to earn another boundary. The lead for Australia now crosses 150.

113.4

.

Quicker one on the pads, Wade looks to work it on the leg side but misses to get hit on the pads.

113.3

1

Short and outside off, Marnus cuts it to deep cover for a single.

113.2

1

Another ball turning into the left-hander. Wade tucks it towards square leg and takes a single.

113.1

.

Flighted ball on off and middle, Wade goes right back and keeps it out.

112.6

.

The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

112.5

.

On middle, Marnus gets right behind the line of the ball to defend it.

112.4

.

On the pads, pushed towards mid on.

112.3

.

Full and on off, Labuschagne comes forward and keeps it out.

112.2

.

Fuller and outside off, Marnus drives it nicely but straight to cover.

112.1

1

Starts with a shortish length ball on middle, Wade nudges it towards mid-wicket and takes a single.

Haris Sohail is into the attack. 7-0-27-0 are his figures so far.

111.6

1

Flighted fullish ball on off, Wade taps it towards the off side and takes a quick single.

111.5

.

Around off, Wade keeps it out.

111.4

.

Tossed up on off, Wade pushes it towards extra cover.

111.3

.

The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

111.2

.

Flighted ball on middle, Wade looks to defend on the off side but gets it towards the leg side off the inner half of the bat.

111.1

4

FOUR! Good improvisation. Flighted delivery on middle, Wade plays a paddle sweep towards fine leg for a boundary.

110.6

.

Good length delivery on off, Marnus defends it to covers.

110.5

1

Length delivery on middle, Wade flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run.

110.4

.

Bowls a bouncer, Wade does well to duck under it.

110.3

.

On a good length on off, Wade blocks it off the back foot.

110.2

.

Outside off, Wade shoulders arms to this one.

110.1

.

Full delivery on off, Wade drives it to covers.

109.6

.

Flighted and outside off, Labuschagne tucks it towards point.

109.5

.

Nicely kicked away! A quicker one on middle, slightly shortish length. Marnus goes back and defends it onto the pitch. However, it seems like it might go on the stumps. Seeing that, Labuschagne kicks it away.

109.4

.

On middle, it is defended.

109.3

.

Flatter one around off, Marnus lunges forward to keep it out.

109.2

1

Fullish and just around off, Wade turns it towards point with an angled bat for a single.

109.1

4

FOUR! Short and wide outside off, Wade goes on the back foot and punches it through cover to bag his third boundary of the innings.

108.6

.

Defended off the back foot by the batsman.

108.5

.

Just in front of Babar Azam at gully. Another fuller ball just outside off, a leg cutter this one. Marnus looks to drive but gets an outside edge which flies towards gully but falls just short of Azam there.

108.4

.

Fuller and on off, Labuschagne drives it back to the bowler.

108.3

.

On off, Marnus pushes it towards mid on

108.2

.

Fullish ball around off, Marnus is confident about his stumps as he lets it go behind for the keeper to collect.

108.1

.

Fuller delivery on off, Labuschagne is solid behind his defense.

107.6

.

On off, Wade defends it off the back foot.

107.5

.

Flighted delivery on middle, Wade defends it out.

107.4

.

Loopy delivery on middle, Wade keeps it out.

107.3

.

Floated delivery on off, Wade defends it off the front foot.

107.2

.

Tossed up delivery on off, Wade blocks it off the back foot.

107.1

4

FOUR! Nice shot. Flighted delivery on middle, Wade comes down the track and flicks it through mid on for a boundary.

106.6

.

Around off, Marnus defends it out.

106.5

.

Outside off, it is left alone.

106.4

4

Edged but Four! There it is. Maiden Test ton for Marnus Labuschagne. What an innings this has been from the Aussie number 3. The hometown boy raises his arms and soaks in all the applause from the crowd. His family is in the attendance and they love it. This is a fuller ball and outside off, Marnus looks to drive but gets a thick outside edge. As soon as Labuschagne sees the ball going through the slip cordon, he raises his bat and celebrates. After 4 half tons, he finally gets to the three figure mark in Test match cricket.

106.3

.

Full delivery on middle, Labuschagne drives it back towards the bowler.

106.2

.

On a good length and outside off, Labuschagne lets it go.

106.1

.

Outside off, Marnus offers no shot to this one.

105.6

.

Full and on off, driven straight to mid off.

105.5

4

FOUR! First one for Wade. Juicy fuller ball outside off. Wade leans into the drive and hammers it through the cover region and into the fence.

105.4

.

Goes back and defends this quicker one on middle by getting right behind the line of the ball.

105.3

.

The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

105.2

.

Flighted and on the pads, Wade looks to work it down the leg side but gets a soft leading edge which balloons in the air and drops on the off side.

105.1

1

Flighted ball on the pads, Marnus nudges it behind square leg for a single. 3 away from his maiden Test ton.

104.6

.

In the channel outside off, it is left alone.

104.5

1

Short and on middle, Labuschagne pulls it towards mid-wicket for a single.

104.4

1

Full and on off, Wade drives it towards mid off and takes a quick single to get off the mark.

104.3

.

Good length ball, closer to off pole. Wade covers his stumps and makes another leave. A good leave that one.

104.2

.

Outside off, it is left alone.

104.1

1

On middle, pushed towards mid on for a single.

Shaheen Afridi is back on. 22-5-61-0 are his figures so far.

103.6

.

Almost another one. Flighted ball on middle, Wade looks to work it on the leg side but does so from the inner half of the bat and uppishly. Just away from the short leg fielder there. End of an excellent over from Yasir.

Matthew Wade is the next batsman in.

103.5

W

OUT! Bowled' em! Yasir strikes and removes the big fish. He has been excellent this morning and has got a reward for that with the wicket of world's no.1 Test batsman. A flighted ball on off, Smith after getting that boundary looks to stay in the attacking mode. He looks to whip it on the leg side but misses the line of the ball completely. The ball goes behind and disturbs the off pole. Two wickets in quick time for Pakistan.

103.4

4

FOUR! Off the mark in style! Fullish ball around off, Smith comes down the track and whips it to the mid-wicket fence nicely.

103.3

1

Short and outside off, Marnus cuts but straight to the fielder who lets the ball go through him for a single.

103.2

.

NOT OUT! Labuschagne survives. Flighted delivery on off, Marnus looks to defend but misses it and gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw and the umpire raises his finger. Labuschagne takes the review straightaway. Hot Spot rolls in and it shows there is a clear inside edge which means that the on-field umpire has to overturn the decision. An excellent review this one.

Review time! Labuschagne has given LBW but he has instantly reviewed it. Is there an inside edge? Yes, there is bat involved so Marnus survives.

103.1

.

Tossed up delivery on off, Marnus plays it to point.

102.6

.

Outside off again, Smith shoulders arms to this one.

102.5

.

Outside off, it is left alone.

102.4

.

Another superb bouncer and the world no.1 Test batsman gets a stare from the 16-year-old there. Short ball on middle, Smith drops his hands and sways away from the line of the ball.

102.3

1

Bouncer and on middle, Marnus pulls it towards mid-wicket for a single.

102.2

.

Good length around off, Labuschagne keeps it out.

102.1

.

Short and outside off, Marnus taps it towards point off the back foot.

101.6

.

Loopy delivery on middle, Smith blocks it off the back foot.

101.5

.

Flighted delivery on off, Smith drives it back towards the bowler.

101.4

.

Tossed up delivery on middle, Smith comes down the track and blocks it.

101.3

.

Floated delivery on off, Smith drives it to cover.

101.2

1

Tossed up delivery on off, Marnus drives it through covers for a single.

101.1

.

Flighted delivery on off, Labuschagne defends it off the back foot.

100.6

.

Full and on off, Smith pushes it back to the bowler.

Steven Smith is the new batsman in. Two slips, short leg and a gully in place.

100.5

W

OUT! Caught! The 16-year-old strikes. What a delivery this one to get his maiden Test wicket. A superb bouncer on middle, Warner looks to sway away from the line of the delivery but it keeps coming into him. The ball catches the under edge and goes left of the keeper. Rizwan there dives to his left and pouches it superbly. Naseem went past the outside edge twice in the over and he deserved this wicket. They check for the no ball but this is a legal delivery. No respite for Warner this time and he needs to continue his walk to the pavilion. Standing ovation as he walks off after a brilliant century.

100.4

.

The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

100.3

.

Outside off, left alone.

100.2

.

Another beauty! This one is angled into Warner. It is a fullish length ball, Warner goes for the drive but misses.

100.1

.

Huge appeal for caught behind but the umpire is not moved. Good length ball, going away after pitching. Warner flirts around this ball off the back foot without any feet movement. The ball goes past the outside edge and Naseem roars out an appeal. He is confident but the umpire deems it not out. Naseem feels there is some edge and wants the skipper to review. However, the skipper thinks, thinks and then decides against the review. A good call that one as replays roll in to show that there was no edge on that one.

99.6

.

Around off, Labuschagne comes forward and defends it out.

99.5

.

Shortish outside off ball. Marnus cuts but straight to the point fielder.

99.4

.

On middle, pushed to mid on.

99.3

.

Flatter and outside off, Labuschagne leaves it alone.

99.2

4

FOUR! Shot of the morning! Fuller and just outside off, Marnus whips it wide of the mid on fielder and it races to the fence in a jiffy. Marnus enters into the nervous 90s.

99.1

.

BEATEN! Flighted delivery outside off, Labuschagne looks to cut but misses it. It was too close to cut.

98.6

1

Full delivery on middle, Labuschagne drives it towards mid on. The batsmen cross ends.

98.5

.

Third consecutive leave for Marnus Labuschagne. Outside off again, Marnus lets it go.

98.4

.

On a good length and outside off, Marnus leaves it alone.

98.3

.

Outside off, Labuschagne shoulders arms to this one.

98.2

.

Good length delivery on off, Marnus defends it out.

98.1

.

Outside off, it is left alone.

97.6

.

Loopy delivery on middle, Warner keeps it out.

97.5

1

Fuller and on off, Marnus looks to drive but it goes towards mid-wicket off the inner half of the bat for a single.

97.4

.

Fuller and outside off, Labuschagne drives it straight to the cover fielder.

97.3

1

Shortish length on off, Warner cuts it towards point and changes end.

97.2

.

Flighted and on off, Warner lunges forward and pushes it towards cover.

97.1

.

On middle, Warner taps it onto the pitch on the off side.

96.6

.

Around off, Marnus this time is solid in his defense.

96.5

.

Beauty! Need to continue bowling there to get the outside edge. Just behind the good length area and outside off. It pitches there and as it comes closer to the poke of Marnus it goes away to beat the outside edge.

96.4

.

Good length delivery on off, Marnus keeps it out.

96.3

1

Goes round the wicket and bowls a good length ball coming into the left-hander. David tucks it towards mid-wicket and calls for a quick single. Only the second run for Warner this morning.

96.2

.

Shortish length ball around off, Warner stays on the back foot to defend.

96.1

.

Starts with a length ball outside off, Warner lets it be.

Naseem Shah to bowl now. 16-0-65-0 are his figures so far.

95.6

.

On middle, Marnus comes forward and pushes it back to the bowler.

95.5

2

Full and on off, Marnus picks another couple of runs as he drives it right of the cover fielder.

95.4

.

Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.

95.3

.

Beaten! Slower through the air this one and pitches on off and turns away as Marnus brings his bat down to defend.

95.2

.

Full again, pushed towards cover.

95.1

4

FOUR! Superbly timed! Marnus gets to his highest Test score. An overpitched delivery outside off. Marnus shuffles to the leg side to make room and cream it through covers for a boundary. The lead has crossed 100 for Australia.

Yasir Shah to bowl now. 28-1-101-1 are his figures so far.

94.6

1

On middle, Marnus turns it towards mid-wicket and takes a single.

94.5

.

Outside the off stump once again, Marnus once again leaves it alone.

94.4

.

Another ball in the channel outside off. Marnus makes another leave.

94.3

.

Outside off and on a length, Labuschagne lets it be.

94.2

2

Good length ball on off and middle, Marnus looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The ball goes towards square leg. A couple of runs taken. Excellent aggressive running from the Aussie pair.

94.1

.

Beaten! Beautiful delivery. Back of a length ball around off, Marnus stays on the back foot and looks to cut but misses to put any bat on ball.

93.6

.

Fuller and very close to off pole but Warner is sure about his stumps as he shoulders arms.

93.5

.

On off, Warner keeps it out. He is looking in no hurry.

93.4

1

Another quick run! Good length ball on middle, ML tucks it right of the mid on fielder and takes off for a single. The fielder there fumbles but no extra run taken.

93.3

.

Outside off, Labuschagne leaves it alone.

93.2

4

FOUR! Poor bowling this, too easy for Marnus. Looks to bowl the bouncer but hardly any pace and height to trouble Labuschagne. He pulls it to the deep mid-wicket fence.

93.1

.

Fuller and on middle, Labuschagne pushes it towards mid on.

92.6

1

Another quick single. Excellent running between the wickets. Fullish ball outside off, Marnus drives it towards mid off and takes off for a quick run.

92.5

.

Good length ball on off, Labuschagne punches it back to the bowler.

92.4

2

Short and around off, Marnus rides on the bounce and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

92.3

.

Defended off the back foot by the batsman.

92.2

.

Good length ball and around off, Labuschagne taps it towards point.

92.1

.

Well directed bouncer, just around off. Marnus does well to sway away.

91.6

.

Good length ball on middle and leg. Warner looks to tuck it towards the leg side but misses to get hit high on the thigh pad.

91.5

.

In the channel outside off, Warner lets it be.

91.4

3

Full and on the pads, Marnus whips it through mid-wicket and wide of the mid on fielder. The deep square leg fielder runs to his left and saves a single. Three runs taken.

91.3

.

Full ball on off, Marnus is solid in his defense once again.

91.2

.

Landed around off on a length, Marnus gets behind the line of the delivery to defend.

91.1

.

Good length ball, closer to the off pole. Labuschagne bunts it onto the pitch on the off side.

90.6

1

Short and on middle this time, Labuschagne pulls it to deep square leg for an easy run.

90.5

.

Shortish length ball on off, Marnus goes on the back foot to block.

90.4

4

FOUR! Second of the over. Full and outside off, Marnus creams it through cover-point to bag another boundary. 100-run stand is up between the two. Another brilliant partnership.

90.3

.

Around off, Labuschagne keeps it out.

90.2

4

FOUR! Bang! First boundary of the day. Shaheen overpitches this one on off, Marnus drives it superbly wide of the mid off fielder. It races to the fence in a jiffy.

90.1

.

Full and on off, ML defends it towards point.

89.6

.

Fullish one and just outside off. Warner makes another leave after covering his stumps. No runs in the first two overs of Imran.

89.5

.

Third leave of the over. Another ball in the tight zone outside off. Warner does not fiddle with it.

89.4

.

Another ball in the channel outside off. Warner shoulders arms and watches the ball all the way to the gloves of the keeper.

89.3

.

Some late movement there but after going past the batter. Good length delivery and outside off. Warner lets it be. It comes in after it goes past Warner.

89.2

.

Fullish length and on off, blocked towards extra cover this time by David.

89.1

.

Shortish length on off this one, Warner taps it towards mid off.

88.6

.

Short and outside off, it comes back in but not enough to make Marnus play.

88.5

1

Fuller ball on middle, Warner pushes it towards mid on and takes a quick single. Pakistani fielders need to do better to prevent these singles.

88.4

.

Shortish length ball around off, Warner stands tall and taps it on the off side.

88.3

.

Length ball on middle, Warner defends it out.

88.2

1

First run of the day, in the form of a quick single. Another fuller length ball outside off, Marnus pushes it towards mid off and takes a quick single.

88.1

.

He starts with a full length ball on off, Labuschagne comes forward and defends.

Shaheen Afridi to bowl from the other end.

87.6

.

Fullish and outside off, inviting a drive from Warner. He though shows no interest and lets it go. A maiden over to start.

87.5

.

Fuller length and just outside off. Warner leans to drive but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

87.4

.

In the channel outside off this time. Warner shoulders arms.

87.3

.

This one is on off, Warner blocks it onto the pitch off his back foot.

87.2

.

Gets closer to off pole but slightly shortish on length. Warner covers his stumps and lets it be.

87.1

.

Imran starts with a length ball outside off, Warner watchfully lets it go to the keeper.

We are ready to begin Day 3 as David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne walk out to the middle. The Pakistan players are taking their respective positions on the field. Imran Khan jr will start the proceedings for Day 3.

It was all about Australian batting on Day 2. David Warner and Joe Burns combined to put on a massive 222-run opening stand. While Burns missed out on a ton, David Warner completed one and remained unbeaten on 151 runs. He has Marnus Labuschagne for the company when he resumes his innings in a while. Pakistani bowlers looked haywire on the entire second day and will have to put a spirited performance to pull their side back in the game. To do so, they need to bundle the Aussies out as quickly as possible and keep the deficit to the minimum. Will they be able to do so or will the hosts' batters pile on their misery for the bowlers? We will have all the answers soon. Welcome to our coverage of Day 3.

... Day 3, Session 1 ...

Now, what will be the total Australia will be having on their mind when they come to bat on Day 3? They would want to bat the visitor's out of the game by taking a massive total. Will they be able to pile on the runs or will Pakistani bowlers be able to get quick wickets to stop the hosts taking a massive lead? We will find that out on 23rd November, 2019. Join us at 1000 local (0000 GMT). Till then, cheers!

Pakistani bowlers did not look threatening entire day. The debutant, Naseem Shah bowled with a lot of pace but could not stick to perfect line and length. He would've had Warner his first Test wicket but that was not the case. Had he not overstepped, things might have been a little different for them. While Yasir had a wicket to his name, he too could not trouble the Aussie openers and later Marnus Labuschagne. They toiled hard but could not deliver the final punches.

The day started with both David Warner and Joe Burns starting positively and went to Lunch unscathed. They returned after the break and continued piling the runs. Warner got to his 22nd Test ton during the massive stand with Joe Burns. He got lucky once just after the Lunch when Naseem had him caught behind. However, he had overstepped and Warner did not miss out on pouncing the opportunity. Burns fell three short of a well-deserved ton, becoming the first and only victim of the day. Labuschagne joined Warner in the middle and brought up his fifty.

End of a dominating day for the hosts. Australia lead by 72 runs. David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne go to stumps with a solid 90-run stand. Warner could've been back to the pavilion during the penultimate over of the day but luck was with him as even after the ball kissed the stumps, bails did not dislodge and he will come back tomorrow too, along with Labuschagne.

86.6

.

In the channel again. Marnus lets it be. THAT WILL BE STUMPS ON DAY 2.

86.5

.

Outside off, it is left alone.

86.4

2

Fuller this time, Labuschagne this time punches it through mid on for a couple of runs.

86.3

4

FOUR! Sixth half century in Tests for Labuschagne. He gets a low full toss on middle. Marnus flicks it to the mid-wicket fence to reach the milestone.

86.2

.

On a good length on off, Marnus looks to defend but misses it and gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. Was there an inside edge? Not sure.

86.1

.

Bowls it down the leg side, Labuschagne looks to flick but misses it.

85.6

.

Wow! What happened there. How lucky is Warner here? A good length ball which came in sharply. Warner though thought he has the stumps covered and shoulders arms. The ball kisses the off pole but the bail stays firm on the stumps. Warner survives.

85.5

1

Length delivery on off, Marnus plays it towards point for a single.

85.4

.

Outside off, Labuschagne offers no shot to this one.

85.3

.

On a good length on off, Labuschagne taps it to point.

85.2

.

Fuller and off, driven straight to mid off.

85.1

.

Wide outside off to start with. Marnus lets it be.

Imran Khan jr is back on. 11-1-42-0 are his figures so far.

84.6

.

On middle, Warner gets right behind the line of the delivery to defend it out.

84.5

.

Fuller again and just outside off. Warner looks to drive but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

84.4

.

Fullish and on off, Warner blocks it out.

84.3

.

Play and a miss! Another ball in the channel outside off. Warner looks to cut away from the body to get beaten.

84.2

.

Full and around off, Warner punches it back to the bowler.

84.1

.

Beaten! Fullish ball outside off, Warner looks to drive but misses.

83.6

.

Outside off, Marnus makes another leave.

83.5

2

Length ball around off, Marnus taps it through point for a couple.

83.4

.

Outside off, left alone.

83.3

4

FOUR! Fifth boundary for Marnus and he moves to 46. Poor ball it is. Short and wide outside off. Marnus guides it through the gap between point and gully. There is no protection at third man so a boundary.

83.2

.

In the channel outside off, ML leaves it alone.

83.1

1

Naseem starts with a fullish length ball on middle, Warner flicks it towards mid-wicket to pick a single.

Naseem Shah is back on. 15-0-58-0 are his figures so far.

82.6

.

Full length ball on middle, Marnus pushes it towards mid on.

82.5

.

Fuller and on off, it is defended.

82.4

1

Good length ball around off, Warner pushes it towards cover and takes a run. 150 comes up for Warner. He has utilized the one life he got due to the no ball brilliantly and continues going strength to strength.

82.3

.

Beaten! Fuller ball, outside off. It draws Warner into the drive. He does so but is beaten.

82.2

.

Outside off, it is left alone.

Pakistan have opted for the second new ball. Can they get a few before stumps?

82.1

.

Shaheen starts with a length ball just around off, Warner defends it out.

Shaheen Afridi is back on. 15-4-37-0 are his figures so far.

81.6

.

Fuller and on off, it is defended.

81.5

.

Flighted ball on off, pushed towards cover.

81.4

1

Down the leg side. Warner nudges it towards square leg for a single.

81.3

.

On the hips, Warner works it straight to the mid-wicket fielder.

81.2

1

Full and on off, pushed towards mid on for a run by Marnus this time.

81.1

1

Shortish length ball on the pads, Warner turns it towards square leg for a single.

80.6

.

On off, pushed to mid off once again.

80.5

.

Full and on off this time, Labuschagne pushes it towards mid off.

80.4

.

Full and on middle, Marnus tucks it towards the mid-wicket fielder.

80.3

3

Shortish ball on middle, Warner cuts it to deep point and gets three runs.

80.2

.

On off this time, Warner blocks it coming forward.

80.1

.

Flatter and on off, pushed towards cover.

79.6

.

Around off, Labuschagne keeps it out.

79.5

1

On middle, Warner comes down the track and pushes it towards mid on for a single.

79.4

.

The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

79.3

.

The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

79.2

.

On the pads, worked towards mid-wicket by David this time.

79.1

.

Full ball on middle, pushed towards cover.

78.6

.

The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

78.5

.

Tossed up delivery on middle, Marnus defends it off the back foot.

78.4

.

Flighted delivery on leg, Labuschagne offers no shot and pads it away.

78.3

.

Full and on middle, pushed towards mid-wicket.

78.2

4

FOUR! Full and on middle, Marnus sweeps it to the deep mid-wicket fence. Nicely done.

78.1

1

Full ball on off, Warner pushes it to long off for a run.

77.6

.

Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.

77.5

4

EDGY FOUR! Tough chance this one. A quicker ball just outside off, Marnus looks to cut but gets an outside edge. The ball flies through the left of the first slip fielder and races to the third man fence.

77.4

1

Loopy ball on off, Warner drives it through cover-point for a single.

77.3

2

Fuller and outside off, Warner pushes it through covers and picks up a couple before the fielder can pick the ball and returns it to the keeper.

77.2

1

Full and on off, Marnus this time pushes it wide of the mid on fielder for a single.

77.1

.

Fuller and on middle, defended back to the bowler.

76.6

.

Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.

76.5

1

On the pads, worked towards the leg side for a single.

76.4

.

On the pads, Labuschagne pads it away.

76.3

1

Outside off, Warner pushes it towards the off side to take a single.

76.2

1

On the pads, Labuschagne flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

76.1

.

Full and on middle, Marnus pushes it back to the bowler. Shah picks the ball and throws it back to the striker's end but hits the batter. Smile exchanged between Marnus and the keeper there.

75.6

4

FOUR! Flighted delivery on leg, Warner flicks it towards fine leg. The fielder chases it and tries to stop it with a slide but fails to stop it. It races away to the fence.

75.5

.

Fuller and outside off, pushed towards mid off.

75.4

.

NOT OUT! Day light between bat and pad. Flighted ball down the leg side. Warner looks to sweep but misses. Rizwan behind the wicket pouches the ball and then appeals. Not out says the umpire there but Rizwan feels that he heard something and insists his skipper for the referral. Nothing comes out of it as the replays roll in and confirm the same. The Ultra Edge shows no bat and Snicko confirms no tickle of the bat. Pakistan lose one of their review.

An appeal for caught behind taken upstairs. Looked like a late call from the keeper. But he seemed confident and that made the skipper go for the DRS.

75.3

1

Short and outside off, Marnus cuts it to deep cover for a single.

75.2

1

On off, Warner this time eases a single through mid on.

75.1

1

Full toss on middle, Marnus flicks it to the long fielder for a single.

74.6

.

Flighted, fuller and outside off, Warner drives but straight to the cover fielder.

74.5

.

Around off, Warner keeps it out.

74.4

1

Slightly shortish length, on the stumps line, Marnus taps it through point for a run.

74.3

.

Flatter and on middle, turned towards mid-wicket.

74.2

.

Full and on middle, Labuschagne pushes it back to the bowler.

74.1

2

Short and outside off this one. Marnus cuts it wide of the deep cover fielder to pick a couple.

73.6

1

Short and wide outside off, Marnus cuts it to deep point for a single.

73.5

.

Full and on off, pushed back to the bowler.

73.4

1

On the pads, Warner works it towards mid on for a single.

73.3

.

Flatter ball on the pads, pushed towards mid-wicket.

73.2

1

Full and on middle, Labuschagne flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

73.1

.

Tossed up delivery on middle, Marnus plays it to mid on.

72.6

1

Full and outside off, Marnus sweeps it towards square leg for a single.

72.5

.

Fuller and on middle, it is defended.

72.4

.

Fuller on middle, it is defended by Marnus by coming forward.

72.3

.

On the pads, worked towards the leg side.

72.2

1

Short ball outside off, Warner works it through point for a single.

72.1

.

Fuller and on the pads, Warner looks to flick dancing down the track but misses to get hit on the pads. The ball goes towards slip.

71.6

.

Shortish ball on off, Labuschagne cuts but finds the fielder.

71.5

.

Flighted and around off, Labuschagne comes forward to defend it out.

71.4

.

The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

71.3

4

FOUR! Low full toss on middle, Labuschagne slams it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

71.2

.

Flighted ball around off, Labuschagne looks to defend but it goes off the inner half of the bat towards point.

71.1

.

Beaten! Quicker one outside off, Marnus pushes at it to get beaten.

70.6

1

Short and on middle, Marnus pulls it towards fine leg for a single.

70.5

.

Flatter one on the pads, tucked towards the leg side.

70.4

.

On the pads, Marnus comes forward and defends it back to the bowler.

70.3

.

On off, Labuschagne defends it nicely.

70.2

.

Flatter one on middle, Labuschagne stays back and blocks.

70.1

.

Flighted around off, Marnus comes forward and defends it out.

69.6

.

Full and on middle, Warner pushes it to mid on for nothing.

69.5

1

On the pads, turned towards mid-wicket for a single.

69.4

.

The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.

69.3

.

Full and outside off, driven straight to mid off.

69.2

.

Beaten! Shortish length ball outside off, Labuschagne looks to cut but fails to put any bat on ball.

69.1

.

Flighted ball on off, Marnus blocks it out.

Haris Sohail is into the attack.

68.6

.

Huge appeal for LBW but the umpire is not moved. Flighted ball around off, Warner comes forward to defend but gets hit on the pads. Yasir along with the keeper makes loud appeal but the umpire does not agree with him. The skipper has a chat and then he decides against taking the review. The Ball Tracker rolls and shows that it would've been umpire's call on hitting the wicket.

68.5

2

Short ball on off, Warner pulls it wide of long on and picks a couple. That did not come from the middle of the bat.

68.4

1

On the pads, Marnus this time turns it towards square leg for a single.

68.3

4

FOUR! Crunched! Short and wide outside off, Labuschagne rocks on the back foot and crunches the punch through the extra cover region to bag his first boundary.

68.2

.

On off, ML keeps it out.

68.1

1

Flatter ball on middle, Warner directs it towards point for a single.

Drinks Break! After getting to his ton, David Warner is going strong. While he lost his opening partner Joe Burns for 97, Australia have already taken a 5-run lead. As far as visitors are concerned, they need quick wickets to stay in the contest or else the Australians will bat them out of the game. Entralling final hour awaits.

67.6

.

Good length delivery on middle, Marnus defends it off the back foot.

67.5

.

Good length ball on off, Labuschagne gets behind the line of the ball to defend it out.

67.4

.

Shortish ball outside off, tapped straight to gully.

67.3

1

Full and on middle, Warner works it towards square leg. Warner took off for the first run to see if he can get the second one. But it was not on the cards.

67.2

1

Full on the pads, ML flicks it towards mid-wicket and takes a single.

67.1

1

Short and outside off, cut to deep point for a single.

66.6

.

Fuller and around off, defended.

66.5

.

Full and outside off again, driven nicely but once again straight to mid off.

66.4

.

Play and a miss! A flighted ball outside off, Marnus looks to drive but misses. Rizwan behind the wicket fails to gather that cleanly.

66.3

.

Loopy ball on middle, Labuschagne comes forward and defends it.

66.2

.

Full ball on middle, Marnus flicks but straight to mid-wicket.

66.1

1

Tossed up delivery on middle, Warner flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run.

65.6

.

On a good length on off, Marnus keeps it out.

65.5

1

Short delivery outside off, Warner cuts it through point. The batsmen take a run. Australia lead by 1 run.

65.4

.

Good length delivery on off, Warner defends it off the front foot.

65.3

1

On a length on middle, Labuschagne flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run.

65.2

1

Short and outside off, Warner cuts it through point for a single.

65.1

.

Good length ball around off, Warner keeps it out.

64.6

.

Floated delivery on off, Marnus defends it off the front foot.

64.5

.

Flighted delivery on off, Labuschagne drives it to mid off.

64.4

.

Full delivery on off, Labuschagne keeps it out.

64.3

1

Tossed up delivery on middle, Warner comes down the track and plays it towards mid-wicket. The batsmen cross ends.

64.2

.

Full delivery on off, Warner drives it to mid off.

64.1

.

BEATEN! Flighted delivery on off, Warner looks to cut but misses it.

63.6

.

Shortish ball around off, Labuschagne hops and keeps it out.

63.5

4

Four running runs. Second time in the day. A short ball on middle, Marnus pulls it towards deep mid-wicket. The mid-wicket fielder hares and pulls the ball before it can reach the fence. It won't matter as both the batters have run four.

63.4

.

Good length ball around off, Labuschagne pushes it towards cover.

63.3

.

Shortish length ball around off, Marnus rides the bounce and defends it easily.

63.2

.

Good length ball around off, Labuschagne defends it out.

63.1

1

Shortish length around off, Warner taps it towards point and takes off for a single. The fielder there scores a direct hit at the striker's end but Marnus is well in.

Naseem Shah is back on. 12-0-47-0 are his figures so far.

62.6

1

On the pads, Warner works it on the leg side to take a single.

62.5

.

Woah! Extra bounce there. And it beats everyone, the batter as well as the keeper. It pitches around off and bounces extra and beats the bat.

62.4

.

The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

62.3

3

Short and wide, Labuschagne rocks back on and taps it through point for three.

62.2

.

Flighted and fuller outside off, Labuschagne pushes it back to the bowler.

62.1

1

Shortish length ball on middle, Warner goes back and pushes it through point for a single.

61.6

1

Shortish length outside off, Warner pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

61.5

.

Down the leg side. Warner looks to flick but misses.

61.4

.

In the channel outside off, Warner lets it go to the keeper.

61.3

.

Full and outside off, driven straight to mid off.

61.2

.

Good length ball on off, Warner defends it out.

61.1

2

Short and outside off, Warner punches it nicely to beat the diving extra cover fielder for a couple. The deep cover fielder cuts it off.

Imran Khan jr is back on. 10-1-39-0 are his figures so far.

60.6

2

Full ball on middle, Marnus flicks it towards mid on where the fielder misfields and allows a couple to Labuschagne.

Marnus Labuschagne is the new batsman in.

60.5

W

OUT! Bowled him around his legs. Oh dear! No Test ton for the hometown boy. A loopy ball outside leg. Burns looks to sweep but drags the ball on the stumps off his gloves. He is distraught as he walks back. Deserved a Test ton in front of his home crowd. Pakistan though finally have a wicket. Yasir went round the wicket for this ball and the change of angle worked for him there. The massive 222-run stand is broken.

60.4

.

Flighted outside off, Burns pushes it towards point and looks for a run. Warner though sends him back.

60.3

2

Quicker one and on the pads, Burns works it towards mid-wicket and takes a couple. Three away from a Test ton.

60.2

.

Fuller and outside off, Burns drives it straight to cover.

60.1

1

Short and on the pads, Warner turns it behind square leg and takes a single. Burns wanted the second but Warner sends him back.

59.6

1

Full and on middle, Warner nudges it towards mid on and takes a quick single.

59.5

.

Bouncer but down the leg side. Warner ducks under it.

59.4

1

Short and outside off, Burns smacks it through the point region but just a single as there is protection in the deep.

59.3

.

Good length ball around off, Burns gets right behind the line of the ball to defend it out.

59.2

.

Fuller ball on off, Burns drives it straight back to the bowler.

59.1

.

Good length ball outside off, tapped towards cover.

58.6

.

On middle, Warner keeps it out.

58.5

.

Shortish length on the stumps line, pushed towards cover.

58.4

.

Full delivery on middle, David drives it back towards the bowler where Yasir Shah tries to stop the ball but it hits his foot and goes towards mid-wicket. No run taken.

58.3

.

Flighted delivery on off, Warner defends it off the back foot.

58.2

1

Tossed up delivery on middle, Burns drives it through mid on. The batsmen cross ends.

58.1

1

Flighted delivery on middle, Warner drives it through mid on for a single.

57.6

.

Fullish and just outside off, Burns keeps it out.

57.5

.

Another firm drive but straight to the fielder at cover.

57.4

.

Around off and middle, Burns punches it well but straight to mid on.

57.3

.

Fullish and on the pads, pushed towards mid on.

57.2

.

Around off, Burns keeps it out.

57.1

.

Good length ball around off, Joe taps it towards cover

56.6

4

FOUR! Shout for the catch it but it is wide of the mid off fielder. Flighted ball around off, Warner has his dancing shoes on to time it right of the bowler and just left of the mid off fielder. The ball races to the fence. Australia trail by just 25 runs now.

56.5

1

Flighted and on middle, Burns eases a single to move closer to his century through mid on.

56.4

.

A solid prod forward and defense from Burns to this fuller ball on middle.

56.3

.

The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

56.2

1

Fuller and on off, Warner drives it wide of mid off who makes a tumbling stop but a single is taken as it was wide of him.

56.1

1

Flighted ball on off, Burns taps it almost towards point for a single. A misfield there but no extra runs.

55.6

.

Fullish and on off, Warner blocks it towards mid off and once again makes a loud call to his partner at the other end.

55.5

.

Fullish ball in the channel. Warner covers his stumps, hides his bat and then lets the ball pass to the keeper.

55.4

.

Short and wide outside off, Warner cuts but finds the fielder.

55.3

.

Good length ball just around off, Warner comes on the front foot and blocks.

55.2

2

Shortish length ball on off, Warner turns it towards mid-wicket and scampers back for the second.

55.1

.

Fullish length ball on off, Warner blocks it out.

54.6

.

Fuller ball just outside off, Burns guides it towards point.

54.5

.

The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

54.4

.

Flatter one on middle, pushed towards the right of the bowler.

54.3

1

Full and on middle, Warner eases it through mid on for a single.

54.2

.

On off, it is defended.

54.1

4

FOUR! Short and wide outside off. Warner goes back and cuts it through point to bag a boundary.

53.6

2

Full delivery on off, Burns drives it towards covers where the fielder misfields and it goes through him. The batters return for the second to bring 200-run stand.

53.5

.

Fullish and on off, Burns comes forward and blocks.

53.4

.

Around off on a length, Burns blocks it out.

53.3

.

In the channel outside off, Burns lets it be.

53.2

1

On the pads, turned towards mid-wicket for a single.

53.2

1nb

Fullish and on off, Warner keeps it out. A massive no ball that one.

53.1

.

Good length ball outside off, tapped towards cover.

52.6

1

There it is. Century no. 22 for David Warner. Forget about the struggles during the Ashes. The southpaw is back to his best. What a fabulous innings this has been from him. The leaping celebration with the punch of the helmet. The crowd stands and applauds the top innings from Warner. What a moment this is for him. He gets a hug from his opening partner. He is taking his time. Coming to the ball, it is on the pads, Warner easily nudges it towards the square leg region for a single.

52.5

.

On middle, pushed towards mid on. Nice tight stuff from the Pakistan bowlers.

52.4

.

Short and on middle, Warner cuts but straight to point.

52.3

.

Flighted and fuller, Warner comes forward and pushes it back to the bowler.

52.2

1

Shortish ball on off, Burns goes back and taps it through point. The crowd erupts as Warner is back on the strike.

52.1

.

On middle, pushed back to the bowler.

Yasir Shah to bowl from the other end. 13-1-48-0 are his figures so far.

51.6

.

Fuller and outside off, Warner leaves it alone. So the wait goes to the next over.

51.5

.

On middle, Warner taps it onto the pitch on the leg side and shouts a loud no.

51.4

.

Good length ball around, tapped towards point by Warner. The wait for that single continues.

51.3

.

Fullish ball just outside off, Warner drives it firmly but straight to cover.

51.2

.

In the channel outside off, Warner makes another leave.

51.1

.

Good length ball outside off, Warner is in no hurry as he lets it go to the keeper.

We are back for the final session. David Warner is one run away from his century, walks along with Joe Burns to resume their innings for the hosts. Shaheen Afridi will start the proceedings for Pakistan for the final session. Two slips and a gully in place.

... Day 3, Session 3 ...

Australia continue to dominate. Pakistan continue to toil. The duo of Warner and Burns continue to pile on the runs. Warner has got a life as well and is looking too good to continue going big. He would've been sipping a cup of coffee has Naseem Shah not overstepped when he had Warner nicked behind the wicket. After that, apart from that close run out call, Pakistan have not managed to get any opportunity to get the wickets. Will they be able to pull things back in their stride in the final session or will the Aussie continue to dominate? Join for the final session in a while to find out.

50.6

1

Warner has to wait! A good length ball around off, Warner taps it through point and takes the single. He thinks for the second but decides against the second. TEA ON DAY 2.

50.5

.

Good length ball around off, Warner keeps it out. Not looking in any hurry there.

50.4

3

Crunched nicely. Full ball outside off, Burns creams it through cover-point. The ball races towards the fence but the fielder chases it down and saves a single. Warner on strike for the last two balls before Tea.

50.3

1

Shortish length ball on middle, Warner tucks it wide of mid on for a single.

50.2

.

Full and on off, driven straight to mid off.

50.1

.

Short and outside off, Warner pulls but straight to mid on.

49.6

.

Flighted on middle, Burns comes forward and defends it easily.

49.5

.

Full on the pads, flicked towards mid on.

49.4

1

Full and on middle, Warner pushes it towards long on for a single. Just 3 away from his ton.

49.3

.

Quicker one this time, Warner blocks it with ease.

49.2

.

Flatter one on middle, Warner lunges forward and keeps it out.

49.1

.

Flighted on off, David pushes it towards mid off.

48.6

1

On the pads, Warner tucks it behind square leg for a single.

48.5

2

Length delivery on off, David guides it towards third man. The batsmen get two runs.

48.4

1

Short of a length delivery, Burns pulls it towards square leg for a single.

48.3

.

On a good length and outside off, Burns lets it go.

48.2

4

FOUR! Lovely shot. Full delivery on middle, Burns drives it through mid on for a boundary.

48.1

.

Outside off, Burns shoulders arms to this one.

47.6

.

Punched off the back foot by the batsman.

47.5

.

Flatter one on off, pushed towards cover.

47.4

.

Tossed up delivery on off, David defends it off the back foot.

47.3

1

Flighted delivery on middle, Burns sweeps it through square leg for a run.

47.2

2

Not Out! That looked out from one of the angle but the benefit of the doubt goes to the batter. The third umpire took a long time in making that decision. Coming to the delivery, a flighted ball it was. Burns turned it towards mid-wicket and went off for the second run, a risky one. Yasir Shah gets to the ball and fires the throw at the non-striker's end. He hits the stumps and the umpire refers it upstairs. Looks safe from one angle but mighty close from another one. Not out says the third umpire and Warner's march towards his century continues.

Run out appeal taken upstairs. Has Warner made it? Babar Azam though asks umpire Illingworth if he is short there and the umpire nods in assertive. Long wait as a couple of angles are being checked. Looks very tight from one angle. Not out flashes on the giant screen and Warner survives.

47.1

.

Tossed up delivery on leg, Burns flicks it to mid-wicket.

46.6

.

Warner defends this good length delivery off the front foot.

46.5

.

Good length delivery on middle, Warner defends it off the back foot.

46.4

1

On a good length on off, Burns taps it towards point and takes a run.

46.3

.

The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

46.2

.

Full and just outside off. This time Burns drives well but straight to the cover fielder.

46.1

1

Full and outside off, Warner creams the drive through the covers for a single. He is looking confident as ever at the moment.

Naseem Shah returns. Can he get one in this spell?

45.6

4

FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries. Poor ball down the leg side. Burns sweeps it to the fine leg fence easily. 11 from the over.

45.5

4

FOUR! Nicely done! Flighted ball around off and middle, Joe dances down the track and powers it over cover and into the fence.

45.4

1

Short and wide, Warner cuts it through point to pick a single.

45.3

1

Floated delivery on middle, Burns flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen cross ends. Warner wanted the second run but seeing the fielder haring from the deep, he decided against it.

45.2

.

Flighted delivery on leg, Burns flicks it to the leg side.

45.1

1

Tossed up delivery on off, Warner taps it through point for a single.

Iftikhar Ahmed return now. 3-0-11-0 are his numbers so far.

44.6

.

Bouncer down the leg side. Burns ducks under it.

44.5

.

Full delivery on middle, Burns drives it straight to mid on.

44.4

.

On a length on middle, Burns pushes it to mid on.

44.3

.

Good length delivery on off, Burns defends it off the front foot.

44.2

1

Full and on off, Warner looks to defend but the ball takes the inner half and goes towards square leg. A single taken.

44.1

.

Fuller length, just outside off. Asking Warner to play the drive. It goes away after pitching. Warner watches everything as he lets it go to the keeper.

43.6

1

Around off, slightly short. Warner taps it towards point and takes a single.

43.5

4

FOUR! Flighted ball but down the leg side. Warner sweeps it hard towards short fine leg where Shaheen Afridi misfields. The ball goes to the fine leg fence.

43.4

.

The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

43.3

1

Shortish length outside off again, Burns taps it through the covers to take a single. The throw comes from the deep, hits the stumps and then goes to hit the pads of Warner who is inside the crease already.

43.2

2

Flatter on one the pads, Burns nudges it towards fine leg and scampers back for the second run.

43.1

.

Short and outside off, Burns looks to cut but mistimes it towards cover.

42.6

.

Outside off, it is left alone.

42.5

4

FOUR! Short of the day! Full and outside off. Warner creams it through the covers. The ball races to the fence in a jiffy.

42.4

2

Short and outside off, Warner pulls it superbly wide of deep mid-wicket. Yasir Shah there runs to his right and saves a couple with a diving stop.

42.3

.

Full and on middle, pushed towards cover.

42.2

.

Full and outside off, Warner lets it be.

42.1

1

Fuller around off, Burns tucks it towards mid-wicket and takes a quick single. 150-run opening stand is up with that run. Punch of gloves between the two.

41.6

.

Flatter one on middle, Warner goes on the back foot to block it out.

41.5

.

On off and middle, Warner keeps it out lunging forward.

41.4

.

Flighted ball on the pads, Warner looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.

41.3

1

Full on the pads this time, Burns tucks it just wide of the short leg fielder for a single.

41.2

.

Quicker and around off, Burns goes back and pushes it towards cover.

41.1

.

Short and outside off, Burns cuts but finds the point fielder.

40.6

.

Fuller and on off again. Warner looks to drive but gets it off the toe end towards mid off once again.

40.5

.

Fuller and off, Warner strokes it to mid off.

40.4

.

Full and outside off, inviting for the drive. Warner though shows no interest and lets it be.

40.3

2

Full on the pads, Warner flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple.

40.2

.

Beauty! Nice shape away from Imran. Slightly shortish length ball, it pitches on middle and shapes away as Warner pokes at it. Lucky not to get edge on that one.

40.1

.

Landed around off, Warner taps it towards mid off.

Imran Khan jr is into the attack now. 7-1-29-0 are his numbers so far.

39.6

4

FOUR! Nice shot. Flighted delivery on middle, Burns comes down the track and lofts it over mid on for a boundary.

39.5

.

Floated delivery on off, Joe defends it off the front foot.

39.4

.

Flighted delivery on middle, Burns defends it off the back foot.

39.3

1

Tossed up delivery on middle, Warner comes down the track and drives it through mid on. The batsmen cross ends.

39.2

1

Floated delivery on off, Burns drives it through mid off. The batsmen cross ends.

39.1

.

Flighted delivery on off, Burns plays it to mid off.

Drinks! Australia continue getting strong as both David Warner and Joe Burns are playing well. On the other hand, Pakistan were close in getting a wicket but it was declared a no ball. They are still in search of wickets.

38.6

1

Full and on middle, Burns flicks it towards mid on and takes a quick single.

38.5

.

The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

38.4

1

Good length ball just outside off, Warner taps it towards cover and calls for a single. The fielder hares at the ball and throws the ball at the non-striker's end with an underarm throw but he misses. Would not have mattered anyway as Burns was easily in.

38.3

.

Outside off, Warner lets it be.

38.2

.

In the channel outside off, it is left alone.

38.1

2

Brilliant running between the wicket. Good length ball just outside off. Warner taps it through points and scampers back for the second.

37.6

1

Fuller on middle, Warner drives it towards long on for a single.

37.5

.

The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

37.4

4

FOUR! Flighted and fuller ball this time. Warner skips down the track and just times it sweetly through covers for a boundary. This was a nicely tossed up ball but Warner did well to drive it away. First boundary since lunch.

37.3

.

Full on off, Warner pushes it back to the bowler.

37.2

1

Short and wide outside off again. Another easy single as Burns taps it through covers.

37.1

1

Short and around off, Warner goes back and pushes it towards cover for a single.

36.6

.

Full delivery on middle, Burns plays it to mid-wicket.

36.5

.

Good length delivery on middle, Burns defends it out.

A nice little tribute to the Australian all-rounder and legendary commentator, Richie Benaud by The Richies during the over.

36.4

.

On a good length on off, Burns defends it off the front foot.

36.3

1

Shortish length ball, angled into the batter, Warner works it towards square leg for a single.

36.2

.

Good length ball just outside off, Warner looks to defend it off the back foot but gets an under edge which goes just away from the off pole.

36.1

1

Good length ball on the pads, Burns works it towards the mid-wicket region for a single.

35.6

1

Full on middle, Burns pushes it towards mid-wicket and takes a quick single.

35.5

1

Bowls it slightly quicker on the middle stump line, Warner works it towards mid-wicket for a single.

35.4

.

Slower through the air, and around off, Warner defends it out.

35.3

.

Tossed up on off and middle, Warner takes a big stride forward to defend it out.

35.2

1

Flighted and on off again. Burns strokes it towards long off for an easy single.

35.1

.

Flighted around off, Burns taps it onto the pitch on the off side.

34.6

.

Bouncer and a well directed one too. Warner though sways away nicely.

34.5

.

Shortish length just outside off, Warner taps it towards point.

34.4

.

In the channel outside off, Warner shoulders arms.

34.3

.

Around off this time, Warner makes a solid block towards mid off.

34.2

.

Short and just outside off, Warner looks to cut but ends up tapping it onto the pitch.

34.1

.

Back of a length ball down the leg side. Warner lets it be.

33.6

1

Flighted delivery on off, Warner plays a reverse sweep towards third man. The batsmen cross ends.

33.5

2

Tossed up delivery outside off, Warner drives it through covers. The batsmen get two runs.

33.4

1

Full delivery on off, Burns drives it through point. The batsmen cross ends.

33.3

.

Floated delivery on off, Joe drives it to covers.

33.2

.

Flighted delivery on off, Burns defends it off the back foot.

33.1

.

Tossed up delivery on off, Burns plays it to mid off.

32.6

1

Fullish and on off, Burns tucks it towards mid on and keeps strike with a single. A tight over this one.

32.5

.

Around off, Burns pushes it towards cover.

32.4

.

In the corridor of uncertainty. Burns leaves it alone.

32.3

.

Bouncer on middle and leg. Burns ducks under it.

32.2

.

Shortish length, closer to off pole. Burns stands tall and blocks it out.

32.1

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Good length ball just outside off, Burns pushes it towards cover.

Shaheen Afridi returns. 6-1-22-0 are his figures so far.

31.6

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Full and on off, Warner drives it well but can't beat diving Azhar Ali at covers.

31.5

1

Fifth half century for Joe Burns in Tests. A full ball around off, he pushes it towards mid off for a single to get to the milestone. He is partnering Warner beautifully from the other end.

31.4

2

Short and wide outside off, Burns cuts it wide of deep cover to pick a couple and move to 49.

31.3

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Loopy ball around off, Joe keeps it out lunging forward

31.2

1

Flighted and outside off, Warner comes down the track and strokes it towards long off for another single.

31.1

1

Short and just outside off, Burns cuts it through cover for a single.

30.6

1

An easy single to end the over. This is around middle, Burns milks it to long on for a run.

30.5

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Bouncer outside off, Burns has no problem ducking under it. Naseem not happy with the line as he shows his frustration.

30.4

1

Fullish ball on the pads, Warner turns it towards square leg for a single.

30.3

.

Shortish outside off, Warner this time taps it towards cover off the back foot.

30.2

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Landed on off and middle, Warner once again pushes it towards mid on.

30.1

.

Shortish length ball on off and middle, Warner tucks it towards mid on

29.6

.

Flighted delivery on off, Joe punches it to the off side.

29.5

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Tossed up delivery on off, Burns plays it to point.

29.4

.

Loopy delivery on off, Burns taps it to point.

29.3

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Floated delivery on off, Joe defends it off the front foot.

29.2

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Flighted delivery on off, Burns keeps it out.

29.1

.

Tossed up delivery on off, Burns plays it to point.

28.6

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Bowls a bouncer, Warner sways from it at the last moment.

28.5

.

Fullish length outside off, Warner does not fiddle with it.

28.4

2

Short and wide outside off, Warner taps it through cover point and scampers back for the second.

28.3

.

Defended off the back foot by the batsman.

28.2

.

Nicely bowled! A good length ball, closer to off pole. Very close actually but Warner is confident that he is covering his stumps and shoulders arms.

28.1

1

Good length ball on middle, Burns tucks it towards mid-wicket and takes a single.

27.6

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Loopy delivery on middle, Warner blocks it off the back foot.

27.5

1

Flighted delivery on off, Burns drives it through covers for a single.

27.4

1

Floated delivery on off, Warner drives it through mid off for a run.

27.3

.

Tossed up delivery on off, David keeps it out.

27.2

.

Flighted delivery on off, Warner defends it off the back foot.

27.1

1

Short on off, Burns cuts it through point for a run.

26.6

.

The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

26.6

1nb

NOT OUT! Oh dear, Naseem Shah. What have you done? A wicket on the no ball. Warner gets a life. A good length ball way outside off, Warner chases it away from the body and gets an inside edge which goes behind. Rizwan makes no mistake and Naseem celebrates. A breakthrough finally for Pakistan. Well, no, not really. They are checking for the front foot no ball, so hang on. Naseem has overstepped and by a big margin. The 16-year-old looks dejected as he goes back to his bowling mark. His skipper Azhar Ali gives him pat on the back.

26.5

1

Landed on middle, Burns tucks it wide of the mid on fielder to pick an easy single.

26.4

.

Beaten! A superb ball this time. It lands just outside off and then shapes away as Burns pokes at it with hard hands.

26.3

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Around off, tapped towards point by Burns.

26.2

1

Full and outside off, Warner this time pushes it wide of mid off for a single.

26.1

.

He starts with a fullish ball just outside off. Warner shoulders arms.

Naseem Shah to bowl from the other end.

25.6

3

Short and outside off, Warner cuts it through point. The batsmen get three runs.

25.5

.

The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

25.4

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Loopy delivery on off, Warner comes down the track and blocks it.

25.3

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Floated delivery on middle, David defends it off the front foot.

25.2

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Tossed up delivery on off, Warner keeps it out.

25.1

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Flighted delivery on middle, Warner blocks it off the back foot.

We are back for the second session. The Pakistan players are out in the middle. David Warner and Joe Burns will resume the innings for Australia. Yasir Shah will start the proceedings for Pakistan after Lunch.

... Day 2, Session 2 ...

A perfect session for the visitors on the surface which looks like heaven for batting. Warner and Burns have comfortably raked up a 100-run stand between them. The Pakistani bowlers have not tested them much. While they hardly got any assistance from the surface, they were not consistent with their lines and lengths throughout. Warner has brought up his 31st half ton and looking solid out in the middle. He will look to convert this one into a massive one. Seems like a long and hard day for the Pakistani seamers and spinners. They need quick wickets to get back in the game. Will they be able to do so or the Australian openers will continue piling on the runs? Join for the afternoon session to find out.

24.6

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Around off, Burns keeps it out to GO TO LUNCH.

24.5

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Ouch! That would've hurt. A bouncer on middle, this does not bounce as much as Burns accepted. He looks to duck but gets hit on the arm. One ball to go before Lunch.

24.4

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Bouncer on middle, Burns has no problems ducking under it.

24.3

.

Good length ball just outside off, Burns keeps it out off the back foot.

24.2

.

Around off, Burns defends it out.

24.1

2

Length ball on middle, Burns works it towards deep mid-wicket and picks a couple. The two brings up 100 run stand between them.

23.6

.

On middle, Warner goes back and blocks it out.

23.5

.

Loopy ball on middle, Warner pushes it towards mid on.

23.4

1

Full and on middle, pushed through cover for a single. Easy runs on offer these.

23.3

.

Flighted and on middle, Burns takes a big stride forward to keep it out.

23.2

.

Short and around off, Joe cuts it towards point.

23.1

1

Full and on the pads, Warner tucks it towards mid-wicket and calls for a quick single.

22.6

.

Bouncer on middle, Burns ducks under it.

22.5

1

Fuller length and around off, Warner looks to defend but gets an inside edge. Could've been easily dragged this on the stumps. It goes towards short fine leg for a single.

22.4

.

Shortish length around off, Warner keeps it out.

22.3

.

The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

22.2

1

Landed outside off, Burns taps it towards the off side for another single.

22.1

1

Fifty for David Warner on return in whites at home. Full and outside off, Warner drives it towards cover where the fielder makes a diving stop but cannot prevent Warner from taking the single. His 31st half ton but he would want to convert this into a big one.

Naseem Shah returns. 4-0-19-0 are his figures so far.

21.6

1

Tossed up delivery on leg, Warner flicks it towards square leg for a single.

21.5

.

Floated delivery on off, David keeps it out.

21.4

.

Short ball on middle, Warner pulls but hits Shan Masood at short leg. It was a tough chance for Masood but it will go down as a dropped one.

21.3

4

FOUR! Superbly timed! Full and wide outside off, Warner creams it through the covers to move to 48. Just two away from his half ton.

21.2

.

Fuller and on middle, Warner tucks it towards mid-wicket.

21.1

.

Flatter one on the pads, Warner pushes it towards mid on.

20.6

.

Around off, it is defended.

20.5

.

Outside off, Burns lets it be.

20.4

4

FOUR! No pace on the bouncer on middle. Burns rocks back on the back foot and powers the pull to the deep square leg fence.

20.3

.

Shortish length around off, Burns taps it towards mid off.

20.2

.

Landed around off, Burns defends it out coming forward.

20.1

.

Full and on off and middle, Joe pushes it towards mid on.

19.6

.

On middle, Warner tucks it towards the leg side. Just a single from Yasir's first. A tight over followed by the last over maiden.

19.5

.

Quicker one around off, Warner blocks it off the front foot.

19.4

.

Flighted on middle this time, Warner comes forward and defends it back to the bowler.

19.3

.

Full and on off, Warner comes down the track and pushes it towards cover.

19.2

.

On the pads and a fullish length. Warner taps it towards mid on.

19.1

1

He starts with a short ball outside off. Burns taps it through point for a single.

Finally, a glimpse of their premier spinner as Yasir Shah has been brought into the attack. A slip and a short leg in place.

18.6

.

Outside off, it is left alone. Just the second maiden over of the innings.

18.5

.

Around off, defended towards cover.

18.4

.

Fuller and on off, Warner looks to drive but the ball goes towards mid on off the inner half of the bat

18.3

.

Good directed bouncer! Warner sways away from it.

18.2

.

In the channel outside off, Warner lets it be.

18.1

.

Shortish length outside off, Warner pushes it towards cover.

17.6

.

Quicker one on the pads, Joe tucks it straight to short fine leg.

17.5

.

Short and outside off now. Burns cuts but finds the point fielder.

17.4

4

FOUR! Burns on the charge! Flighted ball on middle, Joe skips down the track and slams it inside out through the covers to earn another boundary.

17.3

1

On middle, Warner pushes it towards long on for a single.

17.2

.

Flighted delivery on off, David defends it off the front foot.

17.1

.

Tossed up delivery on off, Warner keeps it out.

16.6

.

Good length delivery on off, Burns looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

16.5

.

Good length ball just outside off, Burns taps it towards point.

16.4

1

Not good bowling this from Imran. Short and wide outside off. Warner cuts it to deep point for an easy single.

16.3

.

Landed on middle, Warner turns it towards mid-wicket.

16.2

.

The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

16.1

1

Short ball on middle, Burns pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.

15.6

1

Quicker and shorter one. Burns stays on the back foot to turn it towards mid-wicket for a run.

15.5

.

Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.

15.4

.

Tossed up on the stumps line, Burns once again pushes it towards mid on.

15.3

.

On middle, Joe pushes it towards mid on.

15.2

.

Shortish length, Burns taps it towards point.

15.1

4

FOUR! Up and over. Flighted ball around off, Burns skips down the track and lofts it to the long on fence to bag a boundary.

14.6

.

Outside off, left alone.

14.5

4

FOUR! Short ball on middle, Warner stays on the back foot and pulls. The ball goes to the long on fence. Did not time it well but good enough to reach to the fence.

14.4

.

Length and around off, Warner pushes it back to the bowler.

14.3

.

Landed on middle, Warner works it towards mid-wicket.

14.2

.

Full and outside off, Imran wants Warner to go for the drive. Warner says, no sorry and shoulders arms.

14.1

.

He starts with a length ball on middle, Warner taps it towards the leg side.

Imran Khan jr is back on. 3-0-19-0 are his figures so far.

13.6

.

Another ball on the stumps line, Burns keeps it out.

13.5

.

On middle, Burns once again comes forward and defends.

13.4

.

Full and off, Burns lunges forward and pushes it back to the bowler.

13.3

1

Full and outside off, Warner pushes it towards cover where Azam misfields and allows a single.

13.2

.

Around off, it is defended.

13.1

.

Starts with a ball on the pads, Warner nudges it towards the leg side but Masood at short leg is once again sharp in stopping the ball.

Interesting from the Pakistani skipper as instead of giving the ball to the premier bowler, Yasir Shah he has gone for Iftikhar. Interestingly, Lyon came to bowl inside the first hour on Day 1.

Spin for the first time as Iftikhar Ahmed is into the attack. A slip and a short leg in place.

12.6

.

Outside off, Burns lets it be.

12.5

4

FOUR! Hammered! Short and around off, Burns pulls it to the deep square leg region. The ball bounces just inside the rope and goes to the fence.

12.4

2

On the pads, Burns turns it towards square leg to pick an easy couple.

12.3

.

Full and outside off, inviting for the drive. Burns though lets it be.

12.2

1

Shortish length and just outside off, Warner taps it towards gully and crosses for a single.

12.1

1

Another quick single. A fuller ball on off, Burns taps it on the off side and takes off for a quick run.

11.6

.

Shortish length ball around off, it is defended easily by Warner.

11.5

.

Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.

11.4

4

Four running runs. Great effort from the two. A overpitched ball outside off, Warner drives it through the covers superbly. The ball races towards the fence but the cover fielder chases it down with a sliding effort. However, Warner and Burns take the fourth run on the throw from the deep.

11.3

1

Length ball around off, Burns taps it towards cover and takes a quick single.

11.2

.

Full again on off, Burns blocks it off the front foot.

11.1

.

Full delivery on off, Burns defends it out.

Drinks Break! A superb first hour for the visitors as Warner and Burns have added 53 runs without much trouble. The Pakistani bowlers have not been consistent with their lines and lengths. They need to do so to trouble this pair and have the chance of getting more wickets. Naseem, the debutant has cranked up a nice pace and bowled a barrage of bouncers to Warner. The next hour should be an interesting one. Let us see how it pans out.

10.6

.

Naseem has another look at Warner after he bowls a sharp bouncer around off. Warner once again drops his hands and lets it go to the keeper.

10.5

.

Landed around off, Warner is right behind the line of the delivery to defend it out.

10.4

.

This time he sprays further down the leg side. Warner looks to flick but misses.

10.3

.

Another stare from Naseem! Good contest this one. A short of a length ball on middle, Warner does well to evade it.

10.2

.

Bouncer! Warner ducks under it. Naseem has a stare at Warner. Interesting.

10.1

2

Strays on the pads there does Naseem, Warner nudges it towards fine leg and takes two. Aggressive running from him.

9.6

.

BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Burns looks to defend but misses it due to the seam movement on this one.

9.5

.

Full and off, Burns gets on the front foot to defend it out.

9.4

.

Full and on off, Burns pushes it towards covers.

9.4

1nb

No ball! The umpire this time spots it. A good length ball around off, Burns defends it out. A massive no ball.

9.3

.

A short ball on off and middle, Burns ducks under it.

9.2

.

Outside off, Burns is not going after them as he shoulders arms.

9.1

1

On the pads, Warner nudges it towards mid-wicket and takes a quick single to bring 50-run stand for the opening wicket. Top start for the hosts.

8.6

.

Outside off, Burns lets it go the keeper.

8.5

.

On middle, tucked towards the leg side. Oh, hello, the replays show that even on this ball, Naseem overstepped.

8.4

.

Another back of a length ball on middle and leg. Burns has no problem ducking under it. The replays show that Naseem has overstepped by a big margin. Poor from the on-field umpire.

8.3

.

Bouncer this time which is way over Burns head.

8.2

1

A single now. Smart batting. Good length ball around off, Warner drops the short on the off side and takes a quick single.

8.1

4

FOUR! Cuts, cuts hard and cuts well. You cannot bowl Warner short and outside off and the youngster needs to learn that quickly. Short and wide outside off, Warner cuts it over point to get a boundary.

7.6

3

Full and outside off, Warner creams the drive through covers. Three more for Warner. The timing is not from the sweetest part of the willow and hence the ball does not reach the fence.

7.5

.

Outside off, Warner does not fiddle with it.

7.4

.

Around off. Warner pushes it towards the left of the bowler and ventures out of the crease. Afridi fields the ball in his followthrough and seeing that Warner returns back. Afridi though fires the throw at the striker's end but no casualty there.

7.3

.

Shaheen bends his back and bowls a bouncer on middle. Warner ducks under it.

7.2

.

Full and around off, pushed towards mid off.

7.1

1

On the pads, Burns turns it towards square leg for a single.

Shaheen Afridi has a change of ends.

6.6

2b

Two Byes! Poor effort from the keeper there. A ball in the channel again. Warner lets it be but Rizwan cannot gather it cleanly. The ball goes behind him and the batters take a couple of byes. Pacy over this one from Naseem.

6.5

.

The youngster is generating a lot of pace here. 147 kph, the last one. It is on the stumps line, Warner though is right behind the line of the delivery to defend.

6.4

.

Outside off this one. Warner lets it be.

6.3

1

On the pads this one, Burns nudges it towards fine leg to pick a single.

6.2

3

This one is short and wide outside off. Warner taps it towards point to beat the diving point fielder. Warner gets three more as one of the slip fielder hares at the ball to stop it going to the fence.

6.1

.

Naseem starts with a shortish length ball just outside off, Warner looks to drive but gets it off the inner half of the bat towards mid off.

5.6

.

Shortish length ball around off, Burns taps it towards point.

5.5

3

Goes around the wicket but bowls the same delivery. Full and wide outside off. Warner once again drives it through the covers but the timing this time is not as good as the last ball. Azhar Ali chases it down as Warner gets three more.

5.4

4

FOUR! Overpitched and punished. Full and wide outside off. Warner creams this one through the covers to bag his first boundary of the innings.

5.3

2

On the pads this time. Warner tucks it towards deep square leg and gets two more easy runs. Imran bowling too straight.

5.2

2

Fullish ball outside off, Warner punches it through the covers to pick a couple of runs.

5.1

.

Outside off, Warner covers his stumps and lets it be.

4.6

1

Around off, Warner taps it wide of gully to pick a single.

4.5

1

Length ball on middle, Burns tucks it towards square leg to pick an easy single.

4.4

.

On middle this time, Warner tucks it towards mid on.

4.3

.

Full ball on off, Burns pushes it towards mid off.

4.2

4lb

FOUR LEG BYES! On the pads from Afridi. Burns looks to glance it to the fine leg fence but gets hit on the pads. The ball eventually goes to the fence.

4.1

3

Fuller length ball around off, Warner guides it through gully. The ball races towards the fence but Babar Azam chases it down with a slide. Three runs taken.

3.6

.

Around off, Burns keeps it out.

3.5

1

Good work from the skipper at mid off. A fuller length ball on off, Warner drives it to the right of the bowler. Ali dives to his left and makes a half stop. The ball rolls behind and Warner takes a single.

3.4

.

Beauty! Now bowls a fullish length ball outside off. This pitches around off and moves away. This is inviting Warner for the drive. He does so to get beaten.

3.3

.

In the channel outside off, Warner is not interested as he lets it be.

3.2

.

Good length ball around off, Warner taps it towards covers and looks for a single. Realizes quickly that it could be a risky run so he returns back with a wait, wait call.

3.1

1

Imran starts his second over with a ball on the pads. Burns nudges it behind square leg to cross ends.

2.6

.

On the stumps line, Warner defends it back to the bowler and shouts a loud no for the run.

2.5

.

Good length ball around off, Warner looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The ball goes towards cover.

2.4

1

Length ball on the pads this time, Burns tucks it wide of the short mid-wicket fielder and takes a run.

2.3

4

EDGY FOUR! Through the vacant area between the slip and gully region. This is a fullish length ball around off, Burns looks to defend but the ball takes the outside edge and races to the third man fence.

2.2

1

On a length and just outside off, Warner pushes it towards cover and takes a quick single.

2.1

.

Landed on middle, Warner pushes it towards the leg side.

1.6

.

Outside off, Burns makes a leave now.

1.5

4

FOUR! Poor ball and Burns is not going to miss out on these. Short and wide outside off. Burns stays on the back foot and cuts it over the gully region to pick the first boundary of the innings.

1.4

.

Brilliant work from Shan Masood at short leg. A length ball on the pads, Burns looks to work it on the leg side but short leg fielder shows great reflexes to field the ball. Burns though is out of the crease. Masood throws the ball at the stumps but can't score a hit. Had he hit, Burns would've been going back to the pavilion.

1.3

1

Around off, Warner taps it towards cover and takes a run to get off the mark.

1.2

1

Burns and Australia are away. A shortish length on middle this time, Burns pulls well but the ball hits the short leg fielder on his shin pads and rolls towards mid on for a single.

1.1

.

Did that carry? No, just short. A shortish length ball wide outside off, Burns goes after it but manages a little under edge which dies in front of the keeper who comes forward to catch but can't get to it. The bowler doesn't seem to be happy with the effort of the keeper there.

Imran Khan jr to bowl from the other end.

0.6

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Outside off, Warner lets it be. A maiden to start by Shaheen.

0.5

.

On middle, this is defended off the back foot by Warner. Nice lines and length in the first over by Afridi.

0.4

.

Goes for the inswinging yorker this time. Warner gets his bat down in time to dig it out.

0.3

.

In the channel outside off, Warner this time allows it to pass through to the keeper. Not much movement on the first three deliveries there.

0.2

.

This is on a length and on the pads, Warner tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

0.1

.

Shaheen starts with a shortish length ball just outside off, Warner sways away from it.

Debutant, the 16-year-old Naseem Shah is into the attack now.

Day 1 started with Pakistan battling out the first session to remain unscathed with skipper Azhar Ali and Shan Masood adding 75 runs for the first wicket. The second session, not so good for the visitors as the Australians hit back with quick wickets. In the third one, Mohammad Rizwan scored briskly but given out controversially by the third umpire. Asad Shafiq then added useful 84 runs with the help of Yasir Shah before the Aussie seamers bundled the visitors for 240. It is time for Day 2 now. Will the Aussie be able to take a lead with a huge first inning total or will Pakistan be able to spring a surprise with their young and inexperienced pace attack? We will find that out soon. Welcome to our coverage for the same.

... Day 2, Session 1 ...

Now, what to look for on Day 2? Pakistan's pace attack is a much-talked one with the debutant, the 16-year-old, Naseem Shah, being the talk of the town. They will look to replicate what their counterparts have done with the ball while the hosts would look to score a massive first innings total to take a huge lead. Will the hosts be able to do so or will Pakistan be able to chip in with wickets early on to keep the game in the balance? Join us to find that out at 1000 local (0000 GMT) on 22nd November, 2019. Till then, take care!

Talking about the hosts' bowling, it did not start well. The pacers were either too short or too full and that meant that they could not draw the batters into the shots. Going into Lunch, they would've been a tad disappointed. However, post the Lunch break, the pacers combined to pick quick wickets to push Pakistan on the back foot. From 75/0, Pakistan were reeling at 94/5. The late fight from Shafiq and Yasir kept the bowlers at bay for a while. Things changed as soon as Starc got the second new cherry in his hand. He along with Cummins combined together to close the Pakistani innings.

Earlier in the day, Pakistan opted to bat first after winning the toss. The openers, skipper Azhar Ali and Shan Masood negated the entire first session. However, they could not convert their starts into big ones and fell in quick succession. Babar Azam got out playing a needless shot early in his innings, leaving the side in a limbo. Mohammad Rizwan and Asad Shafiq then added 49 runs between them to provide some stability. However, a poor call from the third umpire saw Rizwan depart. Shafiq and then Yasir combined together to add 84 runs between them to take Pakistan's total over 200. In the process, Shafiq raked up his 24th Test half ton. But eventually the hosts' pacers had the last laugh as they finished off the things just at the close of the day.

There you go then. The second new ball brought a flurry of wickets and that sees Pakistan getting bundled out for 240. Starc and Cummins took the second new ball and wrecked havoc with it to close down the innings.

86.2

W

OUT! Caught and bowled! There goes the debutant and Australia bundle out Pakistan. A short of a length ball on middle, Naseem hops to defend but the ball takes the leading edge and lobs up in the air towards the bowler. Starc settles under it and pouches it with ease. PAKISTAN ARE BOWLED OUT FOR 240.

86.1

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Bouncer down the leg side. Naseem looks to pull but misses.

85.6

.

Dropped! Cummins bowls it fullish and wide outside off, inviting for the drive. Khan jr obliges and goes for the drive away from the body. The ball takes the outside edge and goes to Marnus Labuschagne at third slip. He looks to gobble it but fails to catch it.

85.5

.

Finally a ball on the stumps line. It is on a fullish length but Imran blocks it out.

85.4

.

Beaten past the edge once again. Length and on off. Khan jr pokes once again but makes no connection.

85.3

.

Bouncer down the leg side. Imran looks to duck under it but hits on the body.

Australia can heave a sigh of relief. The clock has ticked past 5.20 pm, which means that even if Pakistan get bowled out now, the Aussies will not have to bat tonight.

85.2

.

Another one past the poke of the batsman. This is on a length and closer to the off pole. Imran looks to push off the back foot but is beaten.

85.1

.

Beaten again! Bowl a few on the stumps maybe. A good length ball in the channel outside off. Imran pokes at the ball but misses.

84.6

4

FOUR! Gets his boundary in international cricket with a beautiful shot. Starc misses his yorker and bowls a full toss on middle and leg, Naseem punches the ball through mid on and picks up a boundary.

84.5

.

Full delivery on the pads, Naseem plays the helicopter shot but finds the mid off fielder.

84.4

.

Another bumper on the middle stump line, Naseem looks to play the upper cut but fails to make connection yet again.

84.4

1wd

WIDE. Short ball way over the head of the batsman, Naseem looks to hook that one but misses it. It is wided.

Hard not to spot this. The Aussie openers are nervous and Warner and Burns are having a small chat. There is a nervous smile on their faces and then a look at the clock. 'Keep ticking', they will be saying. 4 minutes more. If Pakistan manage to hang around till 0720 GMT, Australia will not have to bat tonight, even if the visitors get bowled out, as it takes 10 minutes for the innings changeover.

84.3

2

Yorker around off, Naseem digs it out through point and picks up another couple. Australia won't mind these, as long as this last wicket pair bats till 5.20 pm local.

84.2

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The batters out there are just swinging their bat at everything out there. Starc bowls another good length delivery outside off, Shah goes for another swing but fails to make any connection to it.

84.1

.

PLAY AND A MISS! Full delivery outside off from Starc, Naseem looks to drive it but misses it altogether.

83.6

.

On a length on middle and leg, Khan jr defends it off the back foot.

83.5

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BEATEN! Short delivery outside off, Khan jr looks to guide it away but fails to put any bat on it.

83.4

4

EDGED AND FOUR! Lucky boundary for Pakistan! Good length ball outside off, Khan jr looks to swing it away but it goes off the outside edge over the slip cordon and into the fence.

83.3

1

Ooohh... yorker outside off, Naseem guides this past the third slip fielder, to third man, who for a change, is present. There were two on offer and Imran calls his partner but Naseem has his hand up! Probably he does not want to face Cummins... Just a single then.

83.2

.

BEATEN! Another wild heave! Good length ball outside off, Shah looks to play the slog to the off side but misses it completely.

83.1

.

BOUNCER! Excellent one at that! It is aimed at the body of Naseem who attempts to fend at it uncomfortably but fails to do so. There was some noise but don't know from where.

82.6

.

Full toss outside off, Khan jr guides it to third slip.

82.5

.

BOUNCER! This time bowls a snorter over the batsman's head. Imran looks to play the hook but misses it altogether.

82.4

.

Starc attempts another yorker on off, Imran manages to dig it out to the off side.

82.3

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Good length delivery on off, Khan jr defends it to cover.

82.2

.

BEATEN! That is a wild heave! Good length ball outside off, Imran looks to heave it towards the off side but fails to put any bat on it.

82.1

.

Good length ball swinging into the batsman, Imran looks to defend it but it goes off the inside edge onto the pads. No harm done though as the ball rolls towards short leg.

81.6

1

OHH! Cummins bowls another good length ball around off, Imran looks to defend but it goes off the inside edge towards square leg and he takes a single.

81.5

.

On a length outside off, Imran defends it onto the off side.

Imran Khan jr walks in at number 11. How many balls will he last?

81.4

W

BOWLED! TIMBER! This is excellent bowling from Pat Cummins. Pakistan crumbling yet again. Full delivery on off, swinging in, Shafiq looks to defend it but the ball sneaks past the bat and pad and goes onto hitting the top of middle stump. End of a magnificent innings from Shafiq. He was the only one who looked comfortable at the crease and has given some respect to Pakistan's score.

81.3

.

On a length outside off swinging away a touch, Shafiq shoulders arms to this one

81.2

.

Full delivery outside off, Asad drives it to mid off but refuses to take the single.

81.1

.

Cummins bowls a good length ball on middle, Shafiq plays it back to the bowler.

Who will be Starc's second new-ball partner? Pat Cummins. 19-6-54-2 are his figures so far.

80.6

.

'Hey! Only one man is running!' spots my colleague, Ruwaab. Boy, a lovely delivery on the hat-trick ball but could have well been a team hat-trick. A length ball, around off, Naseem gets across and looks to tuck it to the leg side but the ball swings in, takes the inside edge and goes towards square leg. Now, Naseem comes halfway down the track for the single but Shafiq sends him back. Luckily for the batsman, the fielder is not to the ball when he is halfway down the track. Gets back in time. What an over from Starc.

What a time for the debutant. Naseem Shah walks in to face the hat-trick ball.

80.5

W

OUT! Caught! Two in two for Starc. The Ultra Edge suggests an outside edge which means Starc will be on a hat-trick next ball. A good length ball, closer to the off pole. Shaheen looks to drive away from the body but gets an outside edge. Paine behind the wicket gobbles and celebrates along with the bowler. The umpire though is not interested as he turns down the appeal. Paine thinks and thinks and almost decides against the review. However, Smith from the slip cordon asks him to go for the review. With just 4 seconds left on the clock, he goes for the review. First, Hot Spot. Massive spot on the bat. Here comes the Ultra Edge, a faint tickle has been spotted and Afridi has to walk back for a first-ball duck. Starc on a hat-trick!

Is that another? There was a big noise as the ball went past the bat. Paine is confident but the slip cordon isn't. Paine throws the ball away but with 4 seconds left, takes the review, as Smith tells him to. And voila! Hot Spot shows a mark! Now, now, now, is Smudge ever wrong in reviews? Ajinkya Rahane, 2015 World Cup, any rememberance?

Shaheen Afridi is the new batsman in.

80.4

W

OUT! Timber! No need to appeal for these. What a brilliant yorker this one. The second new ball has done the trick for them. Wonder if even the top order could've done much to that delivery. An inswinging yorker. Shah looks to jam it away but misses. The ball swings in, misses the inside edge, hits the pad and disturbs the stumps. The 84-run stand is broken.

80.3

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Huge LBW appeal but that looks to be going down the leg side. The umpire says not out as well. A fullish length ball on the pads. Shah looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. The appeal has been turned down.

80.2

.

Beaten! A fuller ball and outside off, Shah goes for the drive but misses.

THE SECOND NEW BALL HAS BEEN TAKEN!

80.1

1

Starts with a slightly shortish length ball, Shafiq pushes it towards the leg side and crosses for a run.

Mitchell Starc is back on. 15-4-44-1 are his figures so far.

79.6

.

Almost an outside edge. This one lands around off and turns away as Shah looks to play an expansive drive towards the off side.

79.5

1

Another full toss. Asad this time takes a single as he mistimes his slog for a single towards mid-wicket.

79.4

.

Short and wide outside off, Shafiq blocks it off the back foot.

79.3

4

FOUR! This time the poor ball has been dispatched to the fence. Full toss outside off, Shafiq hammers it to the mid-wicket fence.

79.2

1

A long hop this time. Yasir mistimes his pull towards square leg for a single.

79.1

.

He starts with a flatter one on middle, Yasir keeps it out.

Steven Smith is into the attack. Just one more over left before the second new ball is due and that might be the reason to bring Smith in this over.

78.6

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Loopy delivery on off, Asad plays it to point.

78.5

1

Tossed up delivery on middle, Yasir sweeps it through square leg for a single.

78.4

1

Flighted delivery on middle, Shafiq plays a sweep through square leg for a run.

78.3

1

Floated delivery on middle, Yasir flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

78.2

1

Tossed up delivery on middle, Shafiq plays a sweep through mid-wicket. The batsmen take a single.

78.1

.

Flighted delivery on off, Shafiq defends it off the front foot.

77.6

.

Bowls it down the leg side, Yasir lets it go.

77.5

1

Flighted delivery on middle, Shafiq flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.

77.4

4

FOUR! Nice improvisation. Loopy delivery on leg, Shafiq plays a paddle sweep towards fine leg. Pat Cummins chases the ball and tries to pull it back but fails to do it. It races away to the fence.

77.3

1

Floated delivery on middle, Shah comes down the track and lofts it over mid on. The batsmen cross ends.

77.2

1

Tossed up delivery on middle, Shafiq flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

77.1

.

Flighted delivery on off, Shafiq plays it back towards the bowler.

76.6

1

Almost a wicket there. Another short ball on middle, Shafiq looks to pull but the ball lobs just wide of the mid on fielder off the higher part of of the bat. A single taken.

76.5

.

Short and wide again. Asad punches it off the back foot but straight to the cover fielder.

76.4

4

FOUR! No problems there for Shafiq. Any width and he is not going to miss out. A full ball and outside off, he creams this one through the covers to bag his fifth boundary.

76.3

.

Now, a play and a miss! Short and wide outside off. Asad looks to cut but misses.

76.2

.

Full again, this time the drive is straight to covers.

76.1

.

Full and outside off, Asad drives well but straight to mid off.

75.6

.

Full and on middle, Shah keeps it out.

75.5

1

Full and on the pads, Shafiq guides it towards fine leg for a single.

75.4

.

Around off, Shafiq comes forward and blocks it away.

75.3

1

Smiles all around! Almost four overthrows. Full and outside off, Yasir goes back and punches it towards mid off. The batsmen take a quick single as Pat Cummins gets to the ball and returns the throw. Now, comes the laughter bit. The throw hits the stumps at the striker's end and deflects away. Steven Smith dives to his right at first slip, slips but manages to stop the ball. Everyone enjoys the joke.

75.2

.

Almost a return catch. Flighted ball on middle, Shah comes down the track and pushes. The ball takes the inside edge onto the pads and lobs in the air towards the bowler.

75.1

1

Full and on middle, Shafiq pushes it towards long on for a single.

74.6

.

Full and on off, Yasir drives it straight to mid off.

74.5

.

Nice carry and bounce to Labuschagne there. Nearly an outside edge there. It lands on off and turns away. There is extra bounce too as Paine collects it way over his shoulder.

74.4

1

Short and outside off again, Shafiq cuts it towards the off side for a single.

74.3

2

Full and outside off, Asad gets in position and sweeps it wide of the deep square leg fielder for a couple of runs. 200 up for the visitors.

74.2

.

On middle, pushed back to the bowler.

74.1

.

Short and wide outside off. Asad cuts it well but can't beat Burns at cover.

73.6

.

Tossed up delivery on leg, Yasir nudges it to the leg side.

73.5

.

Flighted delivery on middle, Yasir defends it out.

73.4

.

Loopy delivery on middle, Yasir blocks it off the back foot.

73.3

1

Floated delivery on middle, Asad flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen cross ends.

73.2

.

Flighted delivery on off, Shafiq plays it back towards the bowler.

73.1

.

Tossed up delivery on middle, Shafiq defends it off the front foot.

72.6

1

Full and on off, Shafiq punches it through mid on for a single.

72.5

.

Flighted and on middle, Asad comes forward and blocks it out.

72.4

.

Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.

72.3

1

Short and outside off, Shah cuts it square on the off side and takes a single.

72.2

.

Quicker one and turning away. Yasir covers his stumps and lets it go to the keeper.

72.1

.

Flighted and around off, Shah taps it onto the ground.

71.6

1

Fuller and on middle, Shah drives it towards long on for a single.

71.5

.

Fuller and on off, Shah drives it to mid off.

71.4

.

On off, Shah taps it left of the silly point fielder.

71.3

.

Loopy ball around off, Shah lunges forward and blocks it out.

71.2

.

Flighted on off, it is blocked away.

71.1

1

Quicker one on the pads, Shafiq tucks it behind square leg for a single to reach to his 24th Test half century. A fighting innings this one from Asad as he saw the batters come in and get out but he kept his end intact. He has got a pretty good support from Shah and will look to score as many as he can.

70.6

.

Short and wide outside off, Shah looks to cut but misses.

70.5

.

Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.

70.4

1

Flighted around off, pushed towards cover for a run. 50-run stand is up between the two.

70.3

2

Full toss outside off, Shafiq drives it through the covers. Cummins from long off moves to his left and makes a diving stop there. A couple of runs taken.

70.2

1

Short and wide outside off, Shah taps it through cover-point for a single.

70.1

.

Flighted and fuller just outside off. Yasir goes for the drive but misses.

DRINKS BREAK! Pakistan have managed to recover a bit due to a good stand between Yasir Shah and Asad Shafiq. They both have looked good and kept the hosts at bay. There is still a long way to go and these two would hope to continue the good work. The hosts, on the other hand, would be a touch disappointed as they could not pick up further wickets. Even though they got a lucky wicket of Mohammad Rizwan, the hosts would hope to pick the remaining wickets as quickly as possible.

69.6

.

Quicker one on the pads, Shafiq turns it towards the leg side.

69.5

1

Full and on the pads, Shah flicks it for a single towards deep mid-wicket.

69.4

.

Shortish length and outside off, Shah blocks it off the back foot.

69.3

.

Another ball on middle, Shah comes forward to defend it out.

69.2

.

The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

69.1

1

Flighted ball on middle, Asad looks to paddle it away but cannot make proper connection. The ball hits the higher part of the bat and goes behind Paine towards short fine leg for a single. Steven Smith rushes to his left from first slip in anticipation for the catch but could not get there.

68.6

.

Loopy delivery outside off, Yasir lets it go.

68.5

.

Flighted delivery on middle, Yasir keeps it out.

68.4

.

Outside off, Shah offers no shot to this one.

68.3

.

Floated delivery on off, Yasir plays it to covers.

68.2

1

Flighted delivery on middle, Shafiq sweeps it through mid-wicket for a run.

68.1

1

Tossed up on off, Yasir looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man. The batsmen take a single.

67.6

1

Loopy ball on off, Shah comes down the track and works it to long on for a single.

67.5

.

The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

67.4

.

Floated ball on middle, Shah defends it out.

67.3

1

Fullish delivery on off, Asad pushes it through mid on and takes a single.

67.2

.

Short delivery outside off, Shafiq pushes it off the back foot towards cover.

67.1

2

Flatter delivery on middle, Asad sweeps it towards deep square leg and takes a couple before the fielder can come and cut it off.

CRICKET UPDATE - Meanwhile, in Mount Maunganui, which is hosting its first ever Test match, we have witnessed a day of attrition. England won the toss, elected to bat, lost just 4 wickets but could manage only 241. Three 50-run stands were seen, but none went on to reach the three-figure mark. Joe Denly's 74 and Ben Stokes' 67 highlighted the day for the English while a disciplined bowling attack can attribute a share of its success to Colin de Grandhomme, who got a couple of scalps.

66.6

.

BEATEN! Tossed up delivery outside off, Yasir looks to cut but misses it.

66.5

1

Short delivery on middle, Shafiq pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.

66.4

.

Loopy delivery on off, Shafiq plays it to point.

66.3

.

Floated delivery on middle, Asad defends it off the back foot.

66.2

.

Flighted delivery on off, Shafiq defends it off the front foot.

66.1

.

BEATEN! Tossed up delivery outside off, Shafiq looks to defend but misses it due to the turn on this one.

65.6

.

Full delivery outside off, Shah pushes it to point for nothing.

Head looks fine. He immediately signalled a thumbs up to Paine, as soon as he got hurt and was smiling as well. Just getting that okay from the physio and we are ready to go now.

65.5

.

OUCH! That must have hurt! Flighted ball on off, Yasir gets down on his knees and plays the slog sweep. He times it well but it hits Head at short leg, directly on the grill of the helmet. Very lucky for Travis as that could have been dangerous. Out comes the physio to have the mandatory concussion check.

Silly point comes in for Shah.

65.4

1

Full delivery on middle, Shafiq works it to deep mid-wicket and takes a single.

65.3

.

Another flat delivery around off, Shafiq comes down the track and looks to work it towards the leg side. However, the ball takes the inside edge, hits the pads and then lobs to the bowler. Catch it, is the call but Lyon is nowhere near it.

65.2

.

Flatter delivery on middle, Shafiq defends it back to the bowler.

65.1

.

Tosses this one up on off, Shafiq pushes it back to the bowler.

64.6

.

Outside off, Yasir offers no shot to this one.

64.5

.

Tossed up delivery outside off, Shah looks to cut but misses it.

64.4

.

Floated delivery outside off, Yasir leaves it alone.

64.3

1

Flighted delivery on off, Shafiq plays it towards covers. The batsmen cross ends.

64.2

.

Tossed up delivery on off, Asad defends it off the front foot.

64.1

2

Short delivery outside off, Shafiq cuts it through point. The batsmen get two runs.

Part-time leg spin now as Marnus Labuschagne is introduced into the attack.

63.6

.

The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

63.5

.

Flighted delivery on middle, Yasir comes down the track and gets hit on the pads.

63.4

.

Loopy delivery on middle, Shah defends it out.

63.3

.

Floated delivery on off, Yasir defends it off the back foot.

63.2

.

Flighted delivery on middle, Yasir defends it off the front foot.

63.1

1

Tossed up delivery on off, Shafiq drives it towards mid off for a single.

62.6

3

Action packed final ball of the over. A full ball outside off, Asad drives it towards cover where the fielder dives to his right to save the ball. It touches his hand and goes away. Pat Cummins from mid off then looks to cut it off but misfields. The ball goes through him and towards the fence. He gets up and chases the ball down but not before the batters scamper for the third run.

62.5

.

Short and outside off, Asad guides it towards gully where Warner makes a diving stop.

62.4

.

On the stumps line on a length, Asad blocks it nicely off the back foot.

62.3

.

Back of a length ball outside off, Shafiq sways away from it.

62.2

.

Full and outside off this time, Asad drives it firmly but finds mid off.

62.1

.

Full and around off, Asad keeps it out.

61.6

.

Flighted delivery on off, Yasir defends it off the front foot.

61.5

1

Tossed up delivery on middle, Shafiq sweeps it towards square leg. The batsmen take a run.

61.4

.

Floated delivery on middle, Shafiq blocks it well.

61.3

.

Short delivery outside off, Asad cuts it to point.

61.2

2

Flighted delivery on middle, Shafiq flicks it towards fine leg. The batsmen pick up a couple.

61.1

.

Tossed up delivery on middle, Shafiq flicks it to mid-wicket.

Spin time now as Lyon returns. 8-3-16-1 are his numbers so far.

60.6

4

FOUR! Cut away! Short and wide from Starc, Yasir stays on the back foot and then crunches it through point for a boundary. Lyon gave it a long chase but came second.

60.5

2

Short delivery on middle, Shah pulls it through mid-wicket. The batsmen pick up a couple.

60.4

.

On a length on middle, Shah flicks it to the leg side.

60.3

.

Good length delivery outside off, Shah shoulders arms to this one.

60.2

.

On a good length and outside off, Shah lets it go.

60.1

.

Starc bowls it down the leg side, Yasir looks to flick but misses it.

Mitchell Starc back on. 13-4-35-1 are his figures so far.

59.6

4

FOUR! Hammered away! Short and on middle, Shafiq goes on the back foot and slams the pull shot to the deep mid-wicket fence.

59.5

1

On the pads, Shah tucks it towards the mid-wicket region for a single.

59.4

.

Just short of a diving Lyon. A back of a length ball on middle, Shah hops to turn this towards the leg side but the ball takes the leading edge and balloons towards the off side. Lyon from point hares at the ball to catch but it lands just short.

59.3

.

Around off and on a length. Yasir comes forward to block.

59.2

.

Past the outside edge now! Superb delivery in the channel outside off. Shah pokes but makes no connection.

59.1

.

Inside edge saves Shah there. A full length ball on middle, Shah looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

58.6

.

Bowls a bumper, Shafiq ducks under it.

58.5

4

FOUR! On a good length and outside off, Shafiq looks to drive but gets an outside edge. It goes through point for a boundary.

58.4

.

Well-directed bouncer this time! Shafiq does well to duck under it.

58.3

.

Outside off, Shafiq shoulders arms to this one.

58.2

.

On a good length on middle, Asad defends it off the back foot.

58.1

.

Good length delivery on off, Shafiq defends it off the back foot.

57.6

.

Length delivery on middle, Shah flicks it to the leg side.

57.5

.

On a good length and outside off, Shah leaves it alone.

57.4

.

Outside off, Yasir lets it go.

57.3

.

Bowls a bumper, Shah does well to duck under it.

57.2

.

Full delivery on off, Yasir drives it to covers.

57.1

3

Short delivery on middle, Shafiq pulls it through mid-wicket. Head hares after it and makes a sliding stop. When Travis looks to throw, the batsmen can be heard shouting, 'AAJA! AAJA! AAJA!' and they take the third on the throw.

56.6

.

Outside off, Yasir offers no shot to this one.

56.5

.

Bowls a bouncer, Yasir does well to duck under it.

56.4

.

Good length delivery on off, Yasir defends it out.

56.3

4

FOUR! Cracking shot. Short and outside off, Shah cuts it hard through point for a boundary.

56.2

.

Good length delivery on off, Yasir defends it out.

56.1

.

Play and a miss! On a good length and outside off, Yasir looks to drive but misses it.

55.6

3

Length delivery on middle, Shah flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get three runs.

55.5

.

On a good length on off, Yasir keeps it out.

55.4

.

Good length delivery outside off, Yasir offers no shot to this one.

55.3

.

Around off, Shah this time puts bat on ball as he pushes it towards point off the back foot.

55.2

.

Another beauty! It is again in the channel just outside off. Shah once again pokes but is beaten.

55.1

.

Whatta jaffa that one. A fullish length ball, closer to the off pole, Shah goes for the drive but makes no connection.

54.6

.

Good length delivery on off, Shafiq looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards the slip cordon on one bounce.

54.5

.

Outside off, Shafiq shoulders arms to this one.

54.4

.

On a good length on off, Shafiq defends it off the back foot.

54.3

1

Fullish ball on the pads, Shah tucks it behind square leg for a single.

Yasir Shah is the next man in.

54.2

W

OUT! CAUGHT! Well, the umpire thinks it's a legal ball and he sends Rizwan packing. That clearly looks like a no ball. A surprising, surprising call from the third umpire. Rizwan will feel hard done by here. Coming to the shot, it was a poor one though. A good length ball outside off, Rizwan pushes at the ball with hard hands but manages only a tickle behind. A straightforward chance for Paine behind the wickets. Now, here is the drama. The on-field umpire is not sure whether the bowler has overstepped, so he sends it upstairs. There are plenty of replays shown and in every one of them, it appears that when the foot lands, the heel is on the line. Nothing is behind. The third umpire, Michael Gough, feels that there is something though. And gives the benefit of doubt to the bowler! Strange, strange call. Normally, the benefit of doubt always goes to a batsman. Well, there is always a first time for things. The 49-run stand is broken and the attacking innings from Rizwan has been cut short.

Rizwan is caught behind but they are checking if the bowler has overstepped. Looks like that way. What does the third umpire think?

54.1

.

Bowls a bumper, Rizwan ducks under it.

53.6

.

Landed around off, Asad defends it out off the front foot.

53.5

1

Shortish length ball outside off, Rizwan taps it towards point and takes a quick single.

53.4

4

Edgy Four! Good length ball around off, Rizwan pokes at the ball. It takes the outside edge and goes to the third man fence, evading Warner at third slip.

53.3

.

Back of a length ball on body, Rizwan hops and taps it onto the pitch.

53.2

.

Around off, Rizwan blocks it off the front foot.

53.1

.

Almost onto the timbers! A fullish length ball, very close to the off pole. Rizwan though is confident about his stumps as he lets it go to the keeper.

Josh Hazlewood to bowl from the other end. 16-6-30-2 are his figures so far.

52.6

.

On a good length on off, Shafiq keeps it out.

52.5

1

Short delivery on middle, Rizwan pulls it through mid-wicket for a run.

52.4

4

FOUR! Another one for Rizwan in this over. He is looking to counter-attack the hosts after the break. Full length ball outside off, Rizwan creams the drive through gully for a boundary.

52.3

.

Good length delivery on middle, Rizwan defends it off the back foot.

52.2

4

FOUR! Consecutive boundaries for Mohammad Rizwan. On a good length on off, Rizwan opens the face of the bat and guides it through point for a boundary.

52.1

4

FOUR! Poor start to the session for Australia! Cummins dishes out a full ball on the pads, Rizwan will not miss out on these easy pickings as he just flicks it away to the deep mid-wicket fence.

Welcome back for the final session of the day! Mohammad Rizwan and Asad Shafiq make their way out to the middle to resume their innings. Pat Cummins will bowl the first over after the break.

... Day 1, Session 3 ...

A top session for the hosts as they have managed to send half the visitors' side back to the hut. It started with Pat Cummins removing Shan Masood at the start of the second session. Once the first one fell, the wicket procession started with Hazlewood picking a couple of wickets. Babar Azam came in and disappeared in no time, playing a reckless shot. Asad Shafiq and Mohammad Rizwan are amidst a 31-run stand and they would look to keep it going. The hosts, on the other hand, would look to close the innings quickly. Interesting session ahead. Join us for the final session to find out.

51.6

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Loopy delivery on off, Shafiq defends it off the front foot. THAT IS TEA ON DAY 1!

51.5

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BEATEN! Flighted delivery outside off, Shafiq looks to cut but gets beaten due to the extra bounce on this one.

51.4

.

Tossed up delivery on middle, Shafiq flicks it to the leg side.

51.3

.

Floated delivery on middle, Shafiq defends it off the back foot.

51.2

.

Tossed up delivery on off, Shafiq keeps it out.

51.1

.

Flighted delivery on middle, Shafiq comes down the track and blocks it.

50.6

4

FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Mohammad Rizwan. Short delivery on middle, Rizwan pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

50.5

4

FOUR! Lovely shot. Full delivery on middle, Rizwan drives it past the bowler through mid on for a boundary.

50.4

1

Length delivery on off, Shafiq taps it towards covers and takes a quick single.

50.3

.

On a good length on off, Shafiq offers a solid defense on this one.

50.2

.

Bouncer this time, just around off, Asad sways away from it.

50.1

.

Shortish length around off, Shafiq keeps it out off the back foot.

49.6

.

Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.

49.5

4

FOUR! Hammered away! Enough of blocking from Rizwan as this time he skips down the track to this flighted ball on middle and tonks it to the deep mid-wicket fence.

49.4

.

On the pads, worked towards the leg side.

49.3

1

Flighted and on middle, Shafiq comes down the track and turns it towards the square leg region for a single.

49.2

.

The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

49.1

.

Quicker one and just outside off. It bounces extra too as Shafiq looks to defend. Lyon along with a couple of fielders make an appeal but nothing from the umpire. Ultra Edge comes in and confirms no edge there.

48.6

.

The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

48.5

.

On a length on off, Rizwan taps it to point where Nathan Lyon makes a fine stop.

48.4

4lb

FOUR LEG BYES! Back of a length ball on the body, going down the leg side. Rizwan looks to nudge it towards the fine leg fence but can't put bat on ball. However, the ball hits the hip and races to the fence eventually.

48.3

.

The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

48.2

2

Full and outside off, Rizwan drives it through the covers and picks a couple before Warner can return the ball back to the keeper.

48.1

.

Back of a length ball on middle, Rizwan hops and keeps it out.

Pat Cummins is back on. 13-6-21-1 are his figures so far.

47.6

.

Loopy delivery on off, Asad plays it to point.

47.5

.

Tossed up delivery outside off, Shafiq looks to cut but misses it.

47.4

.

Floated delivery on off, Shafiq defends it off the front foot.

47.3

3

Short delivery outside off, Rizwan cuts it through point. Cummins chases it and does well to stop it before the ropes. He throws the ball to Travis Head who throws it to the keeper. The batsmen get three runs.

47.2

.

Tossed up delivery on off, Rizwan defends it out.

47.1

1

Flighted delivery on middle, Shafiq comes down the track and drives it through mid on. The batsmen take a run.

46.6

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Good length delivery on off, Rizwan defends it out.

46.5

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Bowls a bumper, Rizwan ducks under it.

46.4

2

Full delivery outside off, Rizwan plays it towards covers for a single.

46.3

.

On a good length and outside off, Rizwan leaves it alone.

46.2

1

Full again on leg, Shafiq flicks it towards fine leg. The batsmen cross ends.

46.1

4

FOUR! Cracking shot. Full delivery outside off, Shafiq drives it through covers. Matthew Wade slides and tries to pull the ball back but fails to do that. It races away to the fence.

45.6

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On middle, Rizwan keeps it out. End of a successful over by Lyon.

45.5

.

Flighted around off, pushed towards point.

45.4

.

Full and around middle, driven firmly back to the bowler.

45.3

.

Flighted and around off, pushed towards cover.

45.2

.

Full and around off, Rizwan comes forward to defend it out.

Mohammad Rizwan joins Asad Shafiq in the middle.

45.1

W

OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust. And this time to a spinner. Lyon has a wicket on the very first ball of his new spell. A flighted delivery around off and middle, Ahmed lunges forward to tuck it towards the leg side but the ball takes the inside edge onto the pads. The ball lobs to short leg where Labuschagne pouches it comfortably.

Nathan Lyon back on. Just 4 overs in the first session for him. Can he get one before Tea?

44.6

.

On a good length on leg, Shafiq looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad.

44.5

.

Good length delivery on off, Shafiq defends it off the front foot.

44.4

.

Full delivery on off, Shafiq plays it to mid off.

44.3

.

Fullish and inviting for the drive. Shafiq is not interested.

44.2

.

Another one in the channel outside off. Asad has no business with it as he leaves it alone.

44.1

.

Fullish length and just outside off, Asad leaves it alone.

43.6

.

Good length delivery on off, Ahmed keeps it out.

43.5

4

FOUR! Shot of the day! Full delivery outside off, Ahmed drives it through covers for a boundary.

43.4

.

A well-directed bouncer this time! Iftikhar does well to duck under it.

43.3

.

Around off and on a good length, Iftikhar comes forward to block.

43.2

.

Shortish length outside off, Ahmed taps it towards gully.

43.1

.

Good fielding on his followthrough there. A slightly fuller ball around middle and off. Iftikhar drives it hard towards Cummins who gets down to save a certain boundary.

42.6

.

On a good length on middle, Shafiq looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

42.5

2

Full delivery on middle, Shafiq flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen pick up a couple.

42.4

3

Length delivery outside off, Ahmed taps it through point. Warner from gully chases the ball and does well to stop it before the ropes. He throws it to Marnus Labuschagne who throws it to the keeper. The batsmen get three runs.

42.3

.

Another bouncer outside off, Iftikhar sways away from it.

42.2

.

Bouncer this time! Iftikhar does well to duck under it.

42.1

.

Good length delivery on off, Iftikhar defends it off the front foot.

41.6

.

Beauty to finish the over! In the channel outside off, Shafiq is confident after bagging that boundary earlier in the over. He goes for the expansive drive but is beaten.

41.5

.

Edge there but just short of Warner. A length ball, closer to off pole. Shafiq goes to play at first but then wants to pull his bat back. He though is late in doing so and the ball takes the outside edge and goes to Warner at gully on the bounce.

41.4

.

Full and on off this time, pushed towards point.

41.3

4

FOUR! Superbly punched! Shafiq bags his first boundary. A length ball around off, Shafiq punches it firmly through mid off and it races to the fence.

41.2

.

Full and wide outside off, Shafiq leaves it alone.

41.1

.

Cummins starts with a length ball around off, Asad keeps it out.

Pat Cummins is back on. 11-6-13-1 are his figures so far.

40.6

.

Bowls a bumper, Iftikhar ducks under it.

40.5

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On a good length and outside off, Ahmed leaves it alone.

40.4

.

Bowls a bouncer, Iftikhar does well to duck under it.

40.3

3

Full delivery outside off, Shafiq drives it through covers. Nathan Lyon chases it and does well to stop it before the ropes. The batsmen get three runs. Good running between the wickets.

40.2

.

On a good length and just outside off, Asad shoulders arms to this one.

40.1

.

Outside off, Shafiq offers no shot to this one.

39.6

.

Fuller and around off, pushed to point.

39.5

.

Bouncer and outside off. Iftikhar sways away easily.

39.4

.

Fuller ball on off, Iftikhar drives it firmly but straight to extra cover.

39.3

.

The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

Iftikhar Ahmed walks in at no. 6.

39.2

W

OUT! CAUGHT! This is not a shot you play when you have just arrived at the crease. Pakistan have lost three quick wickets and they wanted Babar to play a good knock but he has fallen to a poor shot. Full delivery outside off, Azam looks for an expansive drive but gets an outside edge. It goes towards first slip where Joe Burns takes a comfortable catch. Suddenly, Pakistan find themselves in a spot of bother.

39.1

.

Good length delivery on off, Babar plays it to covers.

38.6

.

Full delivery on off, Asad drives it to covers.

38.5

1

Length delivery on leg, Azam flicks it towards square leg for a run.

38.4

.

On a good length on off, Azam taps it to point.

Drinks! An excellent first half of the second session for the hosts with all the three seamers picking a wicket each. Masood and Ali after doing all the hard work in the first session could not capitalize and are sitting in the pavilion. Haris too fell early and now the good start is looking a bad one. By the way, Babar Azam, the man who had a good couple of warm-up games walks out to the middle now to replace Sohail.

38.3

W

OUT! CAUGHT! What a bowling change from Tim Paine and Australia. Starc is brought back and immediately does the job for his skipper. Short of a length delivery outside off, Sohail looks to push at it but gets an outside edge. Paine will not make a mistake out of this and pouches a simple catch. Pakistan slip further.

38.2

.

On a good length on off, Haris defends it out.

38.1

.

Good length delivery on off, Sohail defends it off the back foot.

Some rest for Cummins as Mitchell Starc returns. 8-3-19-0 are his numbers so far.

37.6

.

Good length delivery on off, Shafiq blocks it off the front foot.

37.5

.

Outside off, Asad offers no shot to this one.

37.4

1

On a good length on middle, Sohail looks to defend but it goes off the inner half of the bat. It goes towards square leg. The batsmen cross ends.

37.3

.

Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.

37.2

.

Bowls a bumper, Haris ducks under it.

37.1

.

Length delivery on off, Sohail taps it to point.

36.6

.

Full delivery on middle, Shafiq keeps it out.

36.5

.

In the channel outside off, Asad lets it go.

36.4

.

On the off stump line, Shafiq defends it off the front foot.

36.3

.

Bowls a bouncer, Shafiq does well to duck under it.

36.2

.

Length delivery on middle, Shafiq flicks it to mid-wicket.

36.1

.

Length delivery on off, Shafiq blocks it off the back foot.

35.6

.

Outside off, Haris lets it go.

35.5

.

BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Sohail looks to drive but misses it.

35.4

1

Length delivery on middle, Shafiq flicks it towards fine leg for a run.

35.3

.

On a good length on off, Shafiq defends it out.

35.2

.

Good length delivery on off, Shafiq defends it off the back foot.

35.1

.

On a good length on off, Shafiq plays it to covers.

34.6

.

On a good length on off, Sohail pushes it to covers.

34.5

.

Bowls a bouncer, Haris does well to duck under it.

34.4

.

On a good length and outside off, Sohail shoulders arms to this one.

34.3

.

Bowls a bouncer, Sohail does well to duck under it.

34.2

.

Good length delivery on off, Sohail defends it off the back foot.

34.1

.

On a good length on off, Sohail plays it to point.

33.6

.

On a length outside off, Shafiq does not fiddle with it and lets it go to the keeper.

33.5

.

Australia have their tail up now! Hazlewood bowls a good length delivery outside off, Asad looks to defend it but it goes off the outside edge towards gully.

33.4

.

Full delivery on off, Shafiq pushes it to mid off.

33.3

.

Good length ball around off, Asad blocks it out well.

Asad Shafiq is the next batsman in.

33.2

W

OUT! Caught! The skipper departs now and it is Josh Hazlewood who strikes. A fuller length ball just outside off, Ali looks to defend but once again the ball takes the outside edge and goes to first slip. Joe Burns there gets low and gobbles the ball up just above the turf. Massive wicket this one as Ali was looking solid out in the middle.

33.1

.

Huge appeal for LBW now. Turned down by the umpire. A good length ball just around off, Azhar looks to drive but gets an inside edge onto the pads. No reviews from the Australians there once again. So, the appeal was just to put the umpire under pressure there.

Haris Sohail is the new man in.

32.6

W

OUT! A wicket falls at last. Caught at slip! The no. 1 Test bowler in the world, Cummins draws first blood. A shortish length ball, closer to the off pole. It comes into the left-hander. Masood looks to defend but the ball takes the outside edge and goes to Steven Smith at second slip. He does not make a mistake there. Cummins drew an outside edge on the fourth ball of the over but that went through the slips but not this one. The solid stand is broken.

32.5

.

Now a bouncer on middle but Masood evades it easily.

32.4

4

FOUR! Through the slips! The frustration continues for the Australians. A good length ball outside off, Masood looks to push it towards the off side but gets an outside edge which flies through the slip cordon and into the third man fence.

32.3

.

Gets his line and length around off, Masood comes forward to block it out.

32.2

.

Bouncer down the leg side. Good intent but the direction is not right. Shan ducks under it with ease.

32.1

.

Good length ball angled into the left-hander. Masood tucks it towards mid-wicket and looks for a single. The skipper though is not interested and sends him back.

31.6

.

Fuller and outside off, pushed towards mid off.

31.5

1

Good length ball on the pads, Masood tucks it wide of mid on and takes a quick single. Not a great effort from Starc there.

31.4

3

Great effort there from Warner to save a run. A good length ball, closer to the off pole. Ali looks to drive but manages a thick outside edge and goes through point. Warner chases the ball down and then makes a sliding stop. The batters take three before the ball returns to the keeper.

31.3

.

Another ball outside off, Azhar lets it alone once again. There was some away movement after the ball passed the batsman.

31.2

.

Good length ball outside off, Azhar lets it be.

31.1

.

Huge appeal for caught behind but the umpire is unmoved there. No review from the Australians either. That landed around off and came in just a hint. Ali looks to defend but the ball sneaks through. The replays roll in and show that it hit the thigh pad.

30.6

.

Good length ball around off, Masood keeps it out off the front foot.

The ball hit the gloves of Masood there. And the physio is out in the middle to attend him. He is now ready to get going.

30.5

.

No, not really. Almost a wicket there off the bouncer. A shortish length ball on the body. Shan hops to keep it out but the ball hits his gloves and lobs just wide of Marnus Labuschagne at short leg. He dives to his left to gobble it but the ball lands away from him.

30.4

.

Another bouncer! Shan ducks under it with ease. Not the length which are going to get them wickets.

30.3

.

Fullish length ball outside off, Masood allows it to go to the keeper.

30.2

.

Good length ball just outside off, Shan blocks it off the back foot.

30.1

.

Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.

29.6

.

Good directed bouncer but Ali ducks under it.

29.5

.

Good length ball closer to the off pole, Ali pushes it back to the bowler.

29.4

.

Outside off, Ali lets it go to the keeper.

29.3

4

EDGY FOUR! Slightly shortish length outside off, Ali looks to drive but the ball takes the thick outside edge and goes to the third man fence.

29.2

.

Landed around off, Ali taps it towards point off the back foot.

29.1

1

Back of a length ball on the body, Shan tucks it behind square leg for a single.

28.6

.

In the channel outside off. Ali makes a comfortable leave.

28.5

.

Length ball on middle, Ali goes on the back foot to defend it out.

28.4

4

FOUR! Cracking shot! Good length delivery on middle, Ali drives it wide of the mid on fielder to earn a boundary.

28.3

.

Landed on middle this time, Ali finds mid on to his drive once again.

28.2

.

Fullish and in the channel this time. Ali is not lured into the drive as he lets the ball go to the keeper. Need to be on this length more.

28.1

.

Targeting the stumps, Cummins bowls a fuller length on off, Azhar pushes it towards mid on.

Pat Cummins to bowl from the other end. 6-3-5-0 are his figures so far.

27.6

.

Another bouncer, a well directed one too. Masood ducks under it to avoid.

27.5

.

Fuller and on off, Shan drives well but straight to mid on.

27.4

.

Another shortish length ball on middle, Shan looks to pull but gets a thick inside edge onto the pads.

27.3

.

Bouncer on middle. Masood ducks under it.

27.2

.

Fuller and wide outside off this time. Shan does not fiddle with it and lets it go to the keeper.

27.1

1lb

Huge appeal for the LBW first up but the umpire turns it down. A full ball on the pads, Ali looks to flick but misses. The ball goes towards short fine leg for a leg bye.

We are back for the second session. The Australian players are out in the middle. Shan Masood and Azhar Ali will resume their innings. Josh Hazlewood will start the proceedings after Lunch.

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

The Australians on the other hand, did not do a lot wrong. They kept it tight but did not get much assistance from the surface. Hazlewood was probably the pick of the bowlers in the first session as he troubled the batters a lot more than the rest. However, one thing the Aussies could have done better was bowling a little bit fuller. We may see their lengths change in the next session though. They will come out with the air of breaking this stand as quickly as possible and then look to make further inroads. Join us for what could be another intriguing session in a while.

A hard-fought session but it will surely be Pakistan who will be the happier of the two heading into the break. Just what they would have wanted after electing to bat. The runs have not come at a brisk rate but that is not something they will be bothered about. Both Shan and Azhar have looked really solid. They waited for the bad balls which they did manage to put away and kept out the good ones. The two now have gotten off to starts and would like to make full use of it.

26.6

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On a length on middle, Masood flicks it to mid-wicket. THAT IS LUNCH ON DAY 1!

26.5

.

Good length delivery on off, Masood defends it out.

26.4

2

Length delivery on middle, Masood flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.

26.3

.

On a good length on off, Masood keeps it out.

26.2

.

Good length delivery on off, Masood defends it off the back foot.

26.1

2

On a good length on off, Masood guides it towards third man. The batsmen get two runs.

25.6

.

Good pace there! Bends his back on this one and bangs it short and on middle, it skids through. Ali looks to put bat on ball but gets an inside edge onto the body.

25.5

.

The batsman has driven it through mid off.

25.4

4

FOUR! Finds the gap this time and bags a boundary! Outside off and on a length, Azhar plays it late and guides it through backward point and into the fence. 50 up for Pakistan. They have gone about things at a slow pace but this is just the start they would have wanted. Need to keep going though.

25.3

.

Good length and on off, defended.

25.2

.

A bumper now which is once again ducked under with ease.

25.1

.

Another good shot by Azhar but for no runs! Fuller and on middle, Ali strokes it to mid on. Ali should not be frustrated here, he has played some good shots but is unable to find the gap.

24.6

.

Back of a length around off, Shan stays back and guides it to the man at gully. Once again just the one scoring ball from the over.

24.5

.

Another one on a length, Shan watches it closely and keeps it out.

24.4

.

Bowls this one outside off, Masood does not fiddle with it. Good patient batting here by the openers.

24.3

.

Goes back to bowling length and on off, Masood keeps it out.

24.2

4

FOUR! Easy pickings for a batter from Asia! Starc goes for the yorker but ends up bowling a half volley on the pads. Shan works it wide of the fielder at fine leg who runs to his right, dives but fails to stop it.

24.1

.

A short one and on the body, Shan ducks under it. Difficult to see the short ones trouble the batter on this wicket as it is coming off quite slow from the surface. Exactly what you would see on wickets here on Day 1.

23.6

.

Another good shot but can't find the gap! Josh Hazlewood goes full again and on the off pole. Azhar plants his front foot forward and hits it to the man at mid off. So, the stifling continues.

23.5

.

An excellent shot but for no runs! Josh goes fuller this time and on off, Azhar drives it nicely but to extra cover.

23.4

.

Hazlewood goes wide of the crease and angles it into the batter, Ali works it towards mid-wicket.

23.3

1

Well fielded! This is a little too straight. Shan clips it nicely wide of the fielder at mid on who dives and stops it to his right but can't stop the run.

23.2

.

On the fuller side outside off, tempting the batter to go for it. Shan watches it go through to the keeper.

23.1

.

Starts the new over off with a bumper on the body, Shan ducks under it.

22.6

.

Good delivery! Good leave too! This lands on a length and on off, it then angles away. Azhar watches it carefully and lets it go. Another over negotiated with ease by the Pakistan batters.

22.5

.

Bowls one down the leg side, Ali lets it go to the keeper.

22.4

.

A good short one but once again, not a lot of fizz on it. Azhar evades it quite easily.

22.3

.

A yorker at 142.8 KPH but outside off, Azhar jams it out towards covers.

22.2

.

Bangs it short but bounces at a comfortable height for the batter. Azhar hops and nudges it to the man at mid-wicket.

22.1

.

On the fuller side and just outside off, Starc's looking to get the ball to seam back in but no movement on offer. Azhar shoulders arms to this one.

21.6

1lb

Goes back to bowling a back of a length delivery, the line is a little too straight. Azhar looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. It rolls behind square on the leg side. A leg bye is taken.

21.5

.

Gets the length right this time but the line is outside off, Ali shuffles across and makes a leave.

21.4

.

Better! Still needs to be a little more fuller though. On off this time and it is behind a length. Ali stays back and keeps it out.

21.3

.

Back of a length and on off, it is pushed to mid on. Hazlewood is just bowling a tad too short. The lengths he is bowling at the moment, difficult to see those deliveries hit the stumps. He needs to be a touch fuller.

21.2

.

Errs in line this time and bowls it down the leg side, Azhar looks to tickle it fine but misses.

21.1

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A short one but not with a lot of fizz, Ali ducks under it with ease.

20.6

.

Good length ball around off, Shan gets right behind the line of the ball to push it towards mid off. A maiden for Starc.

20.5

.

Short of a length on middle, Masood tucks it towards mid-wicket and shouts a loud no to his partner.

20.4

.

Good length ball around off and middle this time, Shan pushes it to mid on.

20.3

.

Slightly shortish length and outside off, Masood leaves it alone.

20.2

.

Just short! Length ball on middle pole line, Shan flicks but there is a man at short backward square leg. The ball falls just short of Head there. Almost fell to the trap there, did Masood.

20.1

.

Starc starts with a yorker around off, Shan gets his bat down in time and digs it out.

Mitchell Starc is back on. 4-1-11-0 are his figures so far.

19.6

.

Outside off, Ali leaves this alone. So just the boundary from this over. Overall a testing one by Josh.

19.5

.

A little too straight and on the pads, Ali looks to flick but misses to get hit high on the pads.

19.4

4

FOUR! Top shot! Excellent response from the skipper! Hazlewood goes extremely full, a half volley almost. It is on off. Ali quite confidently plants his front foot forward and creams it through mid off for a boundary. This has been a solid knock from Ali so far, he is keeping the good balls out and managing to score off the bad ones.

19.3

.

Top, top stuff! Excellent cricket all around. Good ball and equally well played. Pushed the batter behind on the last ball and then bowls a yorker on middle. Ali somehow manages to jam it out. He got his bat down right at the end did the Pakistan skipper.

19.2

.

That has taken off from nowhere! Top nut this from him, seems to be an effort ball. Bends his back on this one and lands it on a length and outside off, Ali hangs his bat out but the ball whizzes past the outside edge due to the extra bounce.

19.1

.

Starts nicely! Lands this on a length and around off, Azhar keeps it out nicely.

So just the 4 overs for Lyon and Josh Hazlewood is back into the attack. He kept it tight in his first spell. Can he now provide the breakthrough?

18.6

1

A single from the last ball which means it is not another maiden! Cummins for once, errs in line and lands it on the pads. It is worked wide of mid-wicket and Ali takes a run.

18.5

.

That is a good leave! Cummins goes wide of the crease and lands this outside off, it comes in with the angle but Ali covers his off pole and lets it go through to the keeper.

18.4

.

Length and on off, Ali guides it late towards point. Giving nothing away here is Cummins. He ain't getting any movement but his lines and lengths have been excellent.

18.3

.

Now follows the two short balls up with a fuller one on off, Ali looks to drive but his hands turn and it goes off the inner half towards mid on.

18.2

.

Goes short again, not as short as the last ball but still short. Ali rides on top of the bounce and guides it to point.

18.1

.

A good bumper and on the body, Ali spots it early and ducks under it. Good aggression from Cummins but Ali played it quite comfortably.

17.6

.

Another short ball outside off, Masood this time keeps it out off the back foot again.

17.5

.

Shortish length, turning into the left-hander this one. Masood goes on the back foot to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

17.4

.

Flighted and just outside off, Shan comes forward and plays it towards cover.

17.3

.

Flighted and full on middle, Shan blocks it well.

17.2

.

Another fuller ball on the stumps line, Masood defends it out.

17.1

.

Fuller one on middle, Shan blocks it towards short mid-wicket.

16.6

.

Nicely played! This is a length delivery and on off, Ali plays it with soft hands and late, towards gully. A maiden by Cummins.

16.5

.

Third leave in a row! Once again bowls one outside off and on a fuller length. Ali is not interested in going after those.

16.4

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Goes very full this time and outside off, trying to play with the patience of Azhar, inviting him to play a loose shot. Ali does nothing as such and leaves another delivery.

16.3

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Good carry for Cummins there! He bowls this one wider outside off, it is slightly ahead of a length. Azhar watches it go through to the keeper who takes it above his head.

16.2

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Slightly fuller this time and on off, Azhar gets right behind the delivery and keeps it out.

16.1

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Cummins goes wide of the crease and angles it into the middle pole, Azhar plays it with a straight bat to the man at mid on.

15.6

4

FOUR! Cut away! First boundary for Masood. A shortish length and outside off, Masood goes back and cuts it through point for a boundary.

15.5

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Flatter one outside off, Shan leaves it alone.

15.4

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Quicker one on middle, Shan makes a solid block.

15.3

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Floats this one on middle, Masood plays it back to the bowler.

15.2

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Outside off this time, Shan defends it out.

15.1

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Lyon continues bowling short too. This is outside off, Shan pushes it towards point off the back foot.

14.6

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Way outside off, Ali is not going to flirt with these.

14.5

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Bouncer down the leg side. Azhar ducks under it.

14.4

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Gets fuller this time. It is just outside off, Ali drives it towards mid off.

14.3

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Shortish length around off, Ali stays back and taps it to the point fielder.

14.2

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It is on a length and outside off, Ali covers his stumps and lets it go to the keeper.

14.1

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Good length ball outside off, an easy leave for the Pakistani skipper. Cummins needs to bowl a bit fuller to make the batter drive.

13.6

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Another slightly shortish ball outside off from Lyon. Masood blocks it off the back foot.

13.5

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Another shortish length ball on middle, quicker one too. Masood goes back and defends it out.

13.4

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On middle this time, slightly short. Masood once again is solid in his defense.

13.3

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Landed around off, Shan comes forward and blocks it onto the pitch.

13.2

1

Fullish ball on middle, Ali this time nudges it towards mid-wicket for a single.

13.1

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Flighted ball around off, Ali comes forward and pushes the ball back to Lyon.

Drinks! An excellent hour of play for the visitors. They have managed to withstand the opening burst from the Australian seamers and both the openers are looking good in the middle. The hosts' bowlers were good in patches but have to do a little better in the second half.

12.6

2

Full delivery outside off, Masood drives it wide of mid off and picks up a couple.

12.5

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Full delivery on middle, Shan pushes it back to mid on.

12.4

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Bouncer down the leg side from Cummins. Shan Masood ducks under it.

12.3

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On a length outside off, Masood pushes it to point.

12.2

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Full delivery outside off, Shan leaves the ball alone.

12.1

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Short ball on middle, Shan fends at it uncomfortably while jumping. Good short one from Pat Cummins but nicely played in the end.

11.6

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Loopy ball on middle, Ali defends it back to the bowler. Nice one Gary, says Paine from behind the stumps.

11.5

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Full delivery on middle, Ali pushes it to mid on.

11.4

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Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.

11.3

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Tossed up ball on middle, Ali defends it off the front foot to the bowler.

11.2

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Flatter delivery on middle, Ali works it to mid-wicket.

11.1

2

Lyon starts with a floated ball on the leg stump line, Azhar flicks it to deep mid-wicket and picks up a couple before the fielder from deep square leg can cut it off. Good running from these two.

Now then! That's an interesting move, a spinner within the first hour. You do not see that very often here at the 'Gabba but since there has been nothing for the pacers, it is time for some off spin by Nathan Lyon. Will he get any kind of purchase?

10.6

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Full ball on middle, Masood drives it straight to mid on. Maiden over from Cummins.

10.5

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Good length ball on off, Shan defends it to cover for nothing.

10.4

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Another full delivery on off, Masood digs it out to the bowler.

10.3

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Full delivery on middle, Shan plays it back to the bowler.

10.2

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BOUNCER! Cummins bowls this around off, Masood ducks under it.

10.1

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Full delivery on middle, Masood pushes it back to mid on.

The Australian players are wearing black armbands as a tribute to Tony Mann, the man who scored the first Test ton for Australia as a nightwatchman. He passed away battling pancreatic cancer last week.

9.6

2

Full delivery outside off, Ali eases it through covers and picks up a couple before the fielder can cut it off.

9.5

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Good length ball on middle and leg, Ali pushes it to mid-wicket.

9.5

1nb

NO BALL! Good length ball on off, Ali shoulders arms to this one. Hazlewood has overstepped and it is called a no ball.

9.4

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On a length outside off, Ali leaves the ball alone.

9.3

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OHH! Short delivery outside off, Azhar attempts to defend it but it goes off the outside edge on the bounce towards gully. Ali played it with soft hands and that's why it did not carry to the fielder.

9.2

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Back of a length delivery on middle, Azhar works it to square leg for nothing.

9.1

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Full delivery way outside off, Azhar leaves the ball alone.

8.6

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On a length on off, Masood defends it onto the pitch.

8.5

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The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

8.4

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On a length on middle and leg, Masood looks to work it on the leg side but gets hit on the thigh pad. No harm done.

8.3

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Good length ball outside off, Masood shoulders arms to this one.

8.2

1

Good length ball outside off, Ali pushes it to cover and takes a single. Wade hares after it and cleans it up.

8.1

1

Poor ball to start with from Cummins. Bowls it on the pads, Masood works it nicely to fine leg for a single.

First change. Pat Cummins, the no. 1 Test bowler in the world to bowl now.

7.6

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On a good length and outside off, Ali leaves it alone.

7.5

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Good length delivery outside off, Azhar lets it go.

7.4

4

FOUR! Nice shot. First boundary off the bat. Full delivery on middle, Ali drives it through mid on for a boundary.

7.3

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On a good length on leg, Ali looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for LBW but the umpire shakes his head. Tim Paine walks up to his bowler and then decides to not take the DRS.

7.2

1lb

On a length on leg, Masood looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen cross ends. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.

7.1

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BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Masood looks to defend but misses it.

6.6

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On a length on middle and leg, Ali looks to flick it but gets hit on the thigh pad. There is a stifled appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire.

6.5

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BOUNCER! It is aimed at the head of Ali who ducks under it.

6.4

1

Full delivery outside off, Masood pushes it to cover and crosses over for a single.

6.3

2

On a length on middle and leg, Shan flicks it to deep square leg and picks up a couple before the fielder can come across to clean it up.

6.2

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BOUNCER! It is outside off, Shan sways away from it.

6.1

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Fullish delivery on off, Masood pushes it to the off side.

5.6

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Good length ball outside off, Ali shoulders arms to this one.

5.5

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BEATEN! Excellent delivery outside off, Azhar looks to drive but the ball goes past the bat towards the keeper. Paine is confident and runs towards the bowler in celebration but Hazlewood is not interested and shakes his head when his skipper asks him whether there was a nick. The umpire then also shakes his head. The Ultra Edge rolls in and it shows that there is no bat on it.

5.4

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Good length ball outside off, Ali shoulders arms to this one.

5.3

2

Brilliant fielding from Warner! Good length delivery on off, Azhar looks to defend it but the ball hits the outside edge and goes towards third man. David runs from gully and makes an excellent sliding stop to save two runs for his side.

5.2

1

Good length ball on middle, Masood works it to mid-wicket and picks up a quick single.

5.1

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On a length outside off, Shan lets the ball go to the keeper.

4.6

1

Good length ball on middle, Masood looks to flick it and takes a single.

4.5

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On a length on middle, Masood looks to flick it but the ball hits the thigh pad. The ball rolls to short leg.

4.4

3

Good length ball on middle, Ali punches this through mid off and picks up three. Matthew Wade runs after it from mid off and cleans it up before it reaches the ropes.

4.3

2

Full delivery swinging into the batsman, Ali drives this beautifully straight down the ground. Wade hares after it from mid off and cuts it off. The batters pick up a couple.

4.2

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Another one back of a length, Ali rocks on his back foot and defends it back to the bowler.

4.1

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Back of a length delivery outside off, Azhar shoulders arms to this one.

3.6

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On a length outside off, Shan lets the ball go to the keeper.

3.5

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Full delivery on off, Masood pushes it back to the bowler.

3.4

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Short delivery on middle, Shan ducks under it.

3.3

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Good length ball in the channel with some inward movement, Masood reads the line and length of the ball and makes a good leave.

3.2

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On a length on off, Masood pushes it back to the bowler.

3.1

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Good length ball outside off, Masood lets the ball go to the keeper.

2.6

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Starc looks for the inswinging yorker but bowls it down the leg side, Ali looks to flick but misses it.

2.5

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On a good length on middle, Ali defends it off the back foot.

2.4

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Good length delivery outside off, Azhar offers no shot to this one.

2.3

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Outside off, Ali lets it go.

2.2

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On a good length and outside off, Ali shoulders arms to this one.

2.1

2

On a length on middle, Ali flicks it through square leg. The Pakistani skipper is off the mark with a couple.

1.6

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BEATEN! Beautifully bowled by Hazlewood. Bowls it full outside off, Masood attempts to defend it but the ball whizzes past the bat and into the keeper's gloves.

1.5

4b

FOUR BYES! Good length ball down the leg side with some late swing on it, Masood tries to flick it but misses. Paine dives to his right but fails to collect it. The ball rolls to the fine leg fence. Paine landed awkwardly on his right shoulder there.

1.4

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Good length ball on middle and leg, Masood looks to defend but it hits the pads. Hazlewood puts in a huge appeal for LBW but the umpire shakes his head.

1.3

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On a length outside off, Masood covers his stumps and makes another leave.

1.2

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Full delivery in the channel, Shan leaves the ball alone.

1.1

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Right on the money is Hazlewood. He bowls it around off, Masood does not fiddle with it and lets the ball go to Paine.

Josh Hazlewood will share the new ball from the other end.

0.6

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Bowls a low full toss on middle, Ali jams it out to mid on. Tight start from Starc.

0.5

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Full delivery outside off, Ali pushes it to mid off.

0.4

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Good length ball outside off, Ali shoulders arms to this one.

0.3

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OHH! What a ball from Starc! Bowls a full delivery swinging in a little, Azhar looks to push it from within the crease. The ball goes off the inside edge onto the pads. Lucky that he got a bat on it as if he had missed, Ali would have been a goner.

0.2

1lb

Leg bye! Good length ball on the pads, Masood looks to flick it but it goes off the pads towards short fine leg. The batters steal a leg bye.

0.1

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Starts with a full delivery outside off with some late swing on it. Masood lets the ball go to the keeper.

Time for the action! The host players make their way to the middle before they take their respective positions on the field. Pakistan openers, skipper Azhar Ali and Shan Masood are out in the middle too. Mitchell Starc to start the proceedings for the hosts with the ball. Here we go...

PAKISTAN (PLAYING XI) - Azhar Ali (C), Shan Masood, Haris Sohail, Asad Shafiq, Iftikhar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Yasir Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah (DEBUT), Imran Khan Jr.

AUSTRALIA (PLAYING XI) - David Warner, Joe Burns, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Matthew Wade, Tim Paine (WK/C), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.

TOSS - Time for the flip of the coin. Pakistan have won the Toss. THE VISITORS OPT TO BAT FIRST.

It is almost time for the Australian summer to begin. When the Aussie side last wore the baggy green, they made sure that the Urn remained with them after their spirited performance in England. Steven Smith made his return to whites and how. The world no. 1 bowler Pat Cummins has been in terrific form. What does that mean? Well, Pakistan has not won a Test in the country since 1995 and the above sentence will tell you that if they are to win one, they will be up against the likes of Smith and Cummins who will lead the batting and bowling unit of the hosts. The visitors, as always have an exceptional pace attack with a certain 16-year-old Naseem Shah set to make his Test debut. Babar Azam is one of the top batters going around in the world right now and would want to prove that. He will hope for some assistance from others around him in order to tackle Tim Paine's bowlers. Will Pakistan be able to do so or will Australia continue to dominate them at home? We will soon find out. Toss and team updates in a while.

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