05 January,2024 07:05 AM IST | Sydney | AFP
Josh Hazlewood celebrates the wicket of Pakistan’s Sajid Khan in Sydney yesterday. PIC/Afp
Josh Hazlewood claimed three wickets in an electrifying over to bowl Australia into a potential winning position over Pakistan in an absorbing third Test in Sydney on Friday.
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Paceman Hazlewood ripped through to reduce the tourists from 67 for four to go to the close on the third day at 68 for seven, a lead of 82, on a deteriorating pitch. Hazlewood swung the contest, taking 4-9 off five overs, after Australia snared two wickets for just one run in the first eight balls of the second innings to rock the Pakistan top order.
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Pakistan's hopes hinge on Mohammad Rizwan, who is six not out, and Aamer Jamal, yet to score. The visitors looked to have the edge after dismissing Australia for 299, to take a first-innings lead of 14, on the back of an inspired 6-69 from Jamal.
Brief scores
Pakistan 313 & 68-7 (S Ayub 33, B Azam 23; J Hazlewood 4-9) v Australia 299 (M Labuschagne 60, M Marsh 54, U Khawaja 47, S Smith 38, A Carey 38; A Jamal 6-69, A Salman 2-43)