In David Warner’s last Test match, Australia defeated Pakistan by eight wickets to complete a clean sweep of the three-match series.
Australia: 353/5 (98 overs), |David Warner 95 (154 balls|, |Labuschagne 150 (254 balls)|, |Smith 46 (65 balls)|
Pakistan: 154/5 (46 overs) at stumps, |Abdullah 45 (105 balls)|, |Imam-ul-Haq 50 (104 balls)|, |Rizwan 55* (87 balls)|
Day 4 of the Aus vs. Pak third Test match in Sydney was just as exciting as the previous two days. Fans were glued to their seats as the day featured it all—intense bowling spells, dedicated batsmanship, and rain interruptions.
Warner & Co. Build a Mountain
From the beginning, David Warner was in supreme form, gobbling up whatever that the Pakistani bowlers let go. Under the sweltering Sydney heat, he and his opening partner Marnus Labuschagne pieced together a century-long partnership. At last, Warner gave in to a convincing 95, but Labuschagne kept up his assault, reaching a commanding 150 before tucking into Imam-ul-Haq. Before declaring shortly before tea, Steve Smith and Travis Head made significant contributions that helped Australia’s total surpass 350.
Pakistan Fights Back
Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq, Pakistan’s openers, displayed remarkable perseverance despite needing an unlikely 476 to win. After surviving the initial upheaval caused by Cummins and Starc, they formed a cautious yet vital alliance that confounded the Australian bowlers. Imam, in particular, knocked it down with some tenacity and earned a fifty before succumbing to Lyon. Then, Babar Azam and Azhar Ali stabilized the ship, making sure Pakistan wouldn’t fall apart without a fight.
Twists and Turns in the Twilight
The SCG was illuminated by floodlights, and the tension was evident. The cunning off-spinner Lyon removed Azhar and Fawad Alam in the same over with two fast blows. Though it appeared like Pakistan’s chances were dwindling, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Rizwan had other ideas. Pakistan was able to re-enter the game because of their daring counterattacking partnership, which increased the likelihood of an improbable victory.
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Aus vs. Pak Day end
However, Pat Cummins delivered the decisive blow just as Pakistan started to dream of the impossible. He dismissed Hasan Ali leg before wicket with the last ball of the day, leaving the Pakistani camp in disarray. Australia finished the day with a narrow but significant lead of 91 runs, despite Rizwan’s undefeated fifty. This left the match set for an exciting Day 5 encounter.
What lies ahead?
The Australia vs. Pakistan Test is becoming an exciting match with just one day left. Is Pakistan able to pull off an incredible chase against all the odds? Or will Australia’s group of seasoned batsmen carry them to victory and a series win? On Day 5, the answer will be revealed, and cricket fans won’t want to miss it.
