Second Test between Pakistan, Australia ends draw


FE Team | Published: March 16, 2022 21:57:13 | Updated: March 18, 2022 16:29:16


Skipper Babar Azam top-scored for the hosts with a career-best 196, Mohammad Rizwan made 104 not out and Abdullah Shafique contributed 96.

The second test between Pakistan and Australia ended in a draw at Karachi’s National Stadium on Wednesday.

Chasing a record victory target of 506, Pakistan finished on 443-7 after a pulsating final day, reports Reuters.

Skipper Babar Azam top-scored for the hosts with a career-best 196, Mohammad Rizwan made 104 not out and Abdullah Shafique contributed 96.

Nathan Lyon (4-112) was the pick of the Australia bowlers while Pat Cummins claimed 2-75.

The series opener in Rawalpindi had also resulted in a draw. The third and final test will begin in Lahore on Monday.

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