Final Up to date: December 23, 2023, 13:39 IST
Pakistan gear up for the Boxing Day Take a look at at MCG
From catching drills to batting within the nets, the preparation seemed to be in full swing as Pakistan hope to degree the collection in Melbourne subsequent week.
After a humiliating loss within the opening Take a look at, Pakistan are all set for the subsequent encounter of the 3-match collection on the Melbourne Cricket Floor on Boxing Day. Pakistan Cricket posted a video of the squad on X wherein the guests will be seen sweating it out in an intense coaching session on the MCG forward of the awaited sport.
From catching drills to batting within the nets, the preparation seemed to be in full swing as Pakistan hope to degree the collection in Melbourne subsequent week. The uploaded submit on X learn, “MCG Diaries: Pakistan squad will get within the groove forward of the second Take a look at #AUSvPAK”.
One of many followers wished his aspect the easiest of their upcoming conflict towards the World Champions. They wrote, “Better of luck Pakistani crew”.
One other stated, “Nice to see the squad gearing up! Pleasure increase for the second Take a look at.”
Nice to see the squad gearing up! Pleasure increase for the second Take a look at. 🇵🇰🏏— Abdul Majeed (@majeedabdul098) December 21, 2023
In a single reply a fan recommended Pakistan play Saim Ayub of their subsequent sport. “Play Saim Ayub within the subsequent match, no less than we’ll see aggression from our opener”, he wrote.
Play Saim Ayub in subsequent match no less than we’ll see aggression from our opener 😍🔥— Babarians (@JunaidBabarian) December 21, 2023
“Time to register a win”, wrote yet another fan.
Australia have been unstoppable in Perth as they beat Pakistan by a whopping 360 runs within the opening Take a look at match. Competing on the Opus Stadium, the hosts gained the toss and determined to bat first. In what has been David Warner’s farewell collection, the Aussie opener smashed 164 runs whereas belting 16 boundaries and 4 sixes. Mitchell Marsh adopted up with a knock of 90 runs to assist the Aussies attain a 487-run complete. Pakistan’s Aamer Jamal scalped six wickets within the innings however the harm had been accomplished. Throughout Pakistan’s first batting innings, the Aussie trio of Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins made certain that the guests didn’t get previous 271 runs.
Australia’s second batting noticed them rating solely 233 runs earlier than declaring the innings. They’d 5 wickets in hand however determined that the lead was sufficient for them to select up a win. They have been proved proper as they curbed Pakistan to 89 runs within the second half. Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood had one of the best performances as they mixed for six wickets to seal a win.
Pakistan will subsequent face Australia on the Melbourne Cricket Floor proper after Christmas on December 26. The visiting aspect will likely be preventing for survival within the second Take a look at match of the collection as Australia at the moment lead 1-0.