In the last session of the third day in Sydney, Australia, Pakistan’s third Test took an unexpected turn. Despite only having three wickets left, Pakistan was ahead by 82 runs after losing as many as 11 wickets in the final session. Pakistan fans would have anticipated that their batsmen would put on a great showing in the second inning after bowling out Australia for 299 and taking a razor-thin 14-run lead. They did not, however, have a fantastic start as they lost the skipper Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique in the first and second overs, respectively.
Before five wickets went for only nine runs, a 57-run partnership between Saim Ayub and Babar Azam steadied the ship. On Day 3, the visitors were reeling at 68/7, while Mohammad Rizwan and Aamer Jamal were still undefeated at Stumps. The best Australian bowler was Josh Hazlewood, who used his controlled bowling to dismiss four hitters from Pakistan. Given that Pakistan’s lead isn’t particularly concerning right now, the hosts are in a strong position. Though Rizwan and Jamal have taken some hard blows in the series so far, wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey is fully aware of their batting skills.
“We must return the next day. We witnessed over 80 runs apiece from Rizwan and Jamal in the opening session,” Alex Carey was cited by India Today.
Batters have expressed concern about certain rough places on the Sydney track that are located outside the off-stump for right-handers. Additionally, spinners are receiving good purchase from the pitch, which has a varying bounce. If Pakistan can extend their advantage to nearly 150 on Day 4, they could be able to challenge the leaders.
We’ve seen the wicket play some tricks, so it won’t be an easy chase, according to Alex Carey.
In Australia’s second innings of a Test match, David Warner will bat for the final time. Alex Carey thought it only fitting if the southpaw could drive in the game-winning runs.
“In a perfect world, Davey will score the game-winning run,” Alex Carey said.
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