During the ongoing Australia vs Pakistan Test on the third day, Mitchell Starc delivered a stunning ball in the 76th over that dismissed Sarfaraz Ahmed. It was a classic delivery from Starc, full and aimed around the middle, moving sharply with pace. Sarfaraz, stuck in his crease, attempted to play the ball but missed entirely, leading to his stumps being shattered. This dismissal left Pakistan struggling at 196 for six wickets, intensifying their troubles in the match.
SEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED!
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 16, 2023
A thing of beauty from Mitchell Starc! #PlayOfTheDay | @nrmainsurance | #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/tc7VJf2zQP
On the match front, Pakistan started strong but Australia made a significant comeback. Australia’s bowlers remained patient and disciplined, reclaiming control with four wickets. Pat Cummins struck early, and despite Imam and Babar’s resistance, Mitchell Marsh and Nathan Lyon’s breakthroughs put Pakistan in a tough spot. Mitchell Starc added to Pakistan’s woes with a fiery delivery dismissing Sarfaraz Ahmed.
Pakistan lost their last three wickets swiftly, while Imam’s fifty and Babar’s sturdy innings ended abruptly. Agha Salman and Saud Shakeel stabilized Pakistan before the break. However, trailing by 284 runs with the tail-enders to bat, their hopes rest on Salman and Shakeel to avoid the follow-on. Australia aims to wrap up the innings quickly in the upcoming session with the second new ball approaching, hoping to maintain their strong position in the match.
Last Updated on December 16, 2023
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