RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Nauman Ali took four wickets but Australia managed to carry their bat throughout the fourth day of the first Test, here on Monday.
At the conclusion of the fourth day, the Aussies paused their proceedings at 449/7.In the third session, the touring side managed to add 85 runs for the cost of three wickets as their set batter Steve Smith also made his way back to the pavilion.
The experienced batter notched up an important 79 runs partnership for the fifth wicket with Cameron Green but the latter went back after missing his half-century by just two runs.
Smith then further looked to proceed the innings with a brief 15-runs partnership with Alex Carey but this time he fell short while attempting to sweep Nauman’s delivery. He scored
78 off 196 balls with the help of eight boundaries.
Carey was set to depart as well, when Naseem Shah removed him for 19 in the final over before stumps.
Australia added 93 runs to their total in the second session of the fourth day, while Pakistan claimed two wickets. The first session was called off prematurely due to the damp outfield.
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