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Pakistan crush Australia in second T20, win series 2-0

Pakistan had won the first match by 66 runs in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday

Pakistan look to repeat success against Australia in second T20

The second match will begin in Dubai on Friday at 9pm.

Sarfraz, Paine agree wrecker-in-chief Abbas is the best

Sarfraz Ahmed and Tim Paine were unanimous in their praise of wicket-taking sensation Mohammad Abbas

South Africa's Steyn all praise for Pakistani sensation Mohammad Abbas

Abbas followed his 5-33 in the first innings with figures of 5-62 to wreck Australia for 164.

Hailing Muhammad Abbas, Social Media goes crazy with Pakistan's victory against Australia

With this, Abbas became the first Pakistani in 12 years to achieve the giant win.

Test rankings: Pakistan close in on Sri Lanka after beating Australia

Pakistan have made substantial gains in terms of points.

Pakistan defeat Australia in second Test, win series 1-0

Pakistan have won two-match Test series against Australia by 1-0.

Sarfraz taken to hospital, Khawaja out for Aussies Test

The wicketkeeper brushed off the knock as he went on to make 81 off 123 balls.

Dominant Pakistan close on series victory over Australia

Australia were 47-1 and need another 491 to win the second Test against Pakistan.

Don't just stand there! Azhar expects teasing from son for bizarre run out

Azhar revealed he was discussing the swing of the ball with Shafiq.

Abu Dhabi Test: Australia 47-1 at close in chase of 538 against Pakistan

Pakistan made 282 in their first innings while Australia were dismissed for 145 in reply.

Watch: Azhar Ali run out in bizarre fashion

Azhar was sent back to pavilion after hitting 64 score.

Babar, Sarfraz propel Pakistan to 350-5 in second Test

Pakistan's Azhar Ali and Haris Sohail resumed the innings with 144/2 on day three.

Abbas destroys Australia to put Pakistan on top

Zaman hit seven boundaries in an enterprising knock.

Mohammad Abbas rewrites record books, becomes second fastest to 50 wickets

The 28-year-old bowler achieved the feat against Australia.

Pakistan lose Hafeez after Abbas wrecks Australia

This becomes Abbas's third five-wicket haul in a burgeoning career of ten Tests.

Day 2: Tea Break - Another session dominated by Pakistan

Opener Aaron Finch (39) and Mitchell Starc (34) were the main Australian run-getters.

Lyon happy to surpass 'big brother' Johnson on wickets list

The 30-year-old wreaked havoc on Pakistan’s top order on the first day.

Sarfraz happy to respond to criticism with innings of 94

Sarfraz Ahmed added 147 runs for the sixth wicket with opener Fakhar Zaman.

Fakhar and Sarfraz lead Pakistan fightback after Lyon strike

Australia were 20-2 at stumps, still trail Pakistan by 262 runs with eight wickets intact.

Second Pakistan, Australia Test starts in Abu Dhabi today

The first Test of the two-match series between the two sides Dubai ended in a draw.

Pakistan seeks revival of desert glory, Fakhar to get Test cap

Khan also hosted dinner reception for green shirts.

Australia's Starc sees Abu Dhabi green-top as a mirage

Starc said Australia's bowlers had studied Abbas and his field placements with interest.

Azhar admits pressure will be on Pakistan to beat Australia

Azhar admitted Pakistan players were disappointed at not winning the first Test.

Pakistan's Imam out of second Test with finger injury

Imam-ul-Haq was ruled out of the second Test against Australia after injuring his finger.

Khawaja knock 'one of the great Test innings', says Paine

Khawaja batted for eight hours and 44 minutes to help foil Pakistan's victory bid.

Dubai Test ends in draw as Usman, Paine lead Australia's fightback

Usman Khawaja played a brilliant innings of 141.

Ton-up Khawaja defies Pakistan's victory push

Khawaja was unbeaten on 120 for his seventh Test century.

Khawaja, Head frustrate Pakistan victory charge

Khawaja has so far hit eight boundaries while Head has five.

Abbas's triple bring Pakistan closer to win over Australia

Finch, who took an unsuccessful review, hit five boundaries in his knock.

Pakistan set target of 462 runs against Australia in first Test

Pakistan scored 181/6 with lead of 461 runs in their second innings.

It's better late than never for Aussie tormentor Asif

The 33-year-old made his international debut in 2015.

Dubai Test: Australia bowled out for 202 in first Test

The 33-year-old took his wickets off 22 balls as Australia slumped from a solid opening stand.

Australia 30-0 at stumps in reply to Pakistan's 482

Pakistan batsman Haris Sohail scored 110 for his maiden Test hundred.

Pakistan bowled out for 482 in 1st Test against Australia

Fast bowler Peter Siddle finished with 3-58 while off-spinner Nathan Lyon took 2-114.