Australian cricket team shaken by Pakistan’s double strike in the Sydney Test. On the third day of the third Test match between Australia and Pakistan in Sydney, Pakistan pulled off an incredible recovery, taking the vital wickets of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith back-to-back.
The breakthroughs turned the tide against the hosts, who were trailing Pakistan by 114 runs going into lunch at 199-4.
During the long morning practice, Smith and Labuschagne, who are renowned for their outstanding performance at the Sydney Cricket Ground, were well-prepared. But Pakistan pulled off a masterful trap, positioning fielders around short extra cover. Smith, who had made 38 runs off 86 balls, was caught by Babar Azam while trying an aerial drive off a delivery from Hasan Ali.
A few moments afterward, Labuschagne was bowled for sixty runs by offspinner Agha Salman. The ball left the rough with a quick spin, piercing the bat-pad gap and taking his middle stump with it.
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Australia was left reeling when this swift double-wicket breakthrough stopped their progress, even though they looked ready to reduce Pakistan’s first-innings total of 313 runs. A lackluster game of cricket was played in the morning session, with just 83 runs (or 2.49 per over) scored off 33 overs.
Pakistan was already down 3-1 in the three-match series against Australia, who had won the last Test in Melbourne, but their disciplined bowling and tenacious fielding ultimately paid off.
In the Sydney Test, the Australian cricket team has a difficult challenge ahead of them as they reorganize to overcome Pakistan’s powerful bowling assault and get back on track. As they attempt to capitalize on their early victory and further establish their domination in this exciting contest of cricketing skill, Pakistan’s players continue to project confidence.
