Babar Azam produced a career-best 196 below immense drive as Pakistan snatched a draw from the jaws of defeat in the second one Check in opposition to Australia on Wednesday.
PAK vs AUS: Babar, Rizwan hundred save Pakistan in Karachi (AP Picture)
HIGHLIGHTSPakistan snatched draw from the jaws of defeat within the second TestBabar Azam produced a career-best 196 below immense pressureLyon’s 4 wickets fell brief because the hosts supplied a cast rearguard
Captain Babar Azam’s resilient career-best 196 and Mohammad Rizwan’s gritty hundred helped Pakistan salvage a draw in opposition to Australia in the second one Check on Wednesday.
Chasing a file 506 for a fantastic win, Pakistan batted out the overall day as Babar led through instance to lend a hand the hosts end on 443/7, the sixth-highest fourth innings general of all time.
Pakistan vs Australia, second Check, Day 5 Highlights
Babar’s majestic knock, which incorporated 21 fours and a six, might be an inspiration for his crew heading into the 3rd and ultimate Check in Lahore on Monday.
The plan was once to bat session-by-session and construct partnerships,” the Pakistan captain, who was once adjudged player-of-the-match, mentioned on the presentation rite.
“It was once a crew effort, as others chipped in with helpful contributions too.”
“We attempted to be sure and play our s
The hosts had been at the again foot after folding for 148 in respond to Australia’s huge first innings general of 556-9 on the Nationwide Stadium.
The file victory goal was once by no means inside Pakistan’s achieve however Babar’s marathon 228-run partnership with opener Abdullah Shafique (96) saved them afloat within the contest.
Nathan Lyon (4/112) injected contemporary drama within the ultimate consultation, brushing aside Babar and Faheem Ashraf with successive deliveries, however Mohammad Rizwan’s unbeaten 104 helped Pakistan salvage a draw.
The hole Check in Rawalpindi additionally resulted in a draw.