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Australia vs Pakistan: Aussies End Day 1 at 187/3, Labuschagne Shines

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Last updated: December 26, 2023 7:14 pm
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Australia vs Pakistan test day 1 was briefly marred by rain. However, Australia showed resilience against Pakistan’s bowling attack in the second Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head anchored the team to a respectable 187/3 at stumps.

The day began with Pakistan’s captain, Shan Masood, choosing to bowl after winning the toss. The opening duo of Usman Khawaja and David Warner capitalized on the excellent batting conditions, making the Pakistani bowlers toil hard from the onset.

Despite a promising start, Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi and Mir Hamza struggled to break through Australia’s batting line-up. Afridi, in particular, experienced a moment of misfortune when an edge from Warner, which could have led to a dismissal, was dropped by Abdullah Shafique at first slip.

Australia Vs Pakistan, Labuschagne, Head Hold Steady

However, Pakistan regained some ground as Agha Salman managed to dismiss Warner for 38 runs just before lunch, breaking the opening partnership of 90 runs. Post-lunch, the bowlers tightened their grip, conceding only 22 runs in a relentless spell.

The Australian innings faced another setback when Hasan Ali removed Khawaja for 42 runs in the 33rd over. Labuschagne and Steve Smith attempted to stabilize the innings before rain interrupted play at the 42.4-over mark, leading to an early tea break.

Resuming after the rain delay, Australia managed to conclude the day’s play at 187/3 in 66 overs, with Labuschagne standing strong at 44 runs, accompanied by Head, unbeaten at 9, showcasing a resilient batting performance despite the weather disruptions.

The day’s play witnessed moments of triumph and resilience for both teams, with Australia’s batting lineup displaying determination against Pakistan’s varied bowling attack.

As the Australia vs Pakistan match heads into the second day, anticipation brews for an engaging continuation of the battle between bat and ball at the iconic MCG.

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