Summary Pakistan declared at 293, Australia given target of 603 runs, Azhar made centuries in both innings
ABU DHABI: (Web Desk) – Pakistan has finished its second innings of the 2nd Test against Australia in a subliminal style. Skipper Misbah-ul-Haq equaled the record of great Sir Vivian Richards for fastest Test 100 by scoring it in just 56 balls. On the other hand, Azhar Ali also joined the ‘centuries in both innings of a Test’ club. Misbah scored his century with the help of 11 boundaries and 5 sixes.
Scoring his century in 174 balls, Azhar Ali kneeled down in Sujood in the ground and as the crowd cheered his gesture, Misbah declared the innings at 293 for the loss of 3 wickets, giving Aussies a massive target of 603 runs to chase. Azhar hit 6 boundaries to get to his 100. Johnson got 2 wickets while Smith took 1.
Stunning performances by Pakistani batsmen left Aussie bowlers startled and their body language while leaving the ground clearly showed the stress. It is up to Pakistani bowlers now to get Aussies out within next 4 and half sessions.
