After the game in Rawalpindi ended in a high-scoring draw, Pakistan and Australia are fighting it out in the second Test at National Stadium, Karachi to get a lead in the three-match series. The second Test started on March 12 with Australia batting first. Pakistan-born Usman Khawaja dominated the proceedings with an unbeaten on Day 1. Khawaja's knock was followed by a 93 from Alex Carey as Pakistan toiled hard on Day 2 too. On the so-called moving day, Australia declared their innings at 556/9 and dismissed Pakistan for 148. At the close of play on Day 3, the visitors have taken a lead of 489 runs. But Day 4 clearly belonged to Pakistan.
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On Day 4, Australia didn't take long to declare their second innings, with Pat Cummins calling Usman Khawaja back soon after the fall of Marnus Labuschagne's wicket in the 23rd over (97/2d) for 44 off 49. Khawaja was unbeaten on 44 off 70.
Target for Pakistan - 506 runs.
Then Abdullah Shafique (71) and Babar Azam (102) dropped anchors to keep Pakistan's hopes alive. At the close of play on Day 4, Pakistan reached 192/2 in 82 overs.
Pakistan made two changes but retained both their specialist spinners Sajid Khan and Nauman Ali. Hasan Ali and Faheem Ashraf both returned after missing out the first test due to injuries. They replaced fast bowler Naseem Shah and all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed.
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Australia awarded leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson a Test debut as the 28-year-old Queenslander replaced fast bowler Josh Hazlewood in the only change the visitors made.
Australia are at the helm of ICC World Test Championship standings with a win percentage of 77.77, while Pakistan follow them at the second spot with 66.66 win percentage.
Head-To-Head
Both the sides have played 67 Test matches against each other. 33 of them have been won by Australia while 15 have been won by Pakistan. 19 games ended in draws.
When is Pakistan Vs Australia second Test match?
The Pakistan Vs Australia Second Test match starts on March 12, 2022 (Saturday).
At what time Pakistan Vs Australia second Test match starts?
The Pakistan Vs Australia second Test match starts at 10:30 AM IST.
Where is Pakistan Vs Australia second Test match being played?
Pakistan Vs Australia second Test match will be played at National Stadium, Karachi.
Which channel will live telecast Pakistan Vs Australia second Test match?
Pakistan Vs Australia second Test match will be telecast live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD.
How to watch live streaming of Pakistan Vs Australia second Test match?
The live streaming of Pakistan Vs Australia second Test match will be done via SonyLIV.
