Pakistan PCB in trouble at day 3

Pakistan failed to capitalise partnerships in the middle saw them at the loose end on Day 3 against Australia. 

OFFICIAL MATCH COMMENTARY 

After watching Australia bat in the 1st innings, we were sure that this will be a repeat of the 1st test. But gosh how good was Australian bowling! Terrific stuff. They have got a lead of 408 runs now in their kitty and surprisingly, Pat Cummins signals to get the roller on which means they are batting again. 'I am astonished by that' reckons Mike Haysman on air.

A bad day at the office for Pakistan! Things just went from bad to worse for them. From 38-1, Pakistan have been all out for 148. It started with Abdullah Shafique's suicidal run out and Imam gifting his wicket away. Their top order crumbled after that and no one showed fight. Wickets continued to tumble like a pack of cards. Babar Azam was the only one who stayed and played a lone battle. Shaheen Afridi and Nauman Ali did stitch the highest partnership of their innings but that was it. Pakistan really have to come back stronger with the ball now as they trail by 408 runs and need to replicate a bowling performance like Australia.

Mighty Aussies as they say! This is some sensational bowling from Australia. Lyon started post Lunch with a wicket and from there on, they just got into their groove and bowled class apart. Starc struck twice after that to put Pakistan in further trouble. And later, Cummins and Green bagged a wicket each which meant that a follow-on was very much on cards for the hosts. Mitchell Starc ended with three wickets by his name. They headed into the Tea break with only 3 wickets to grab and after the break, it didn't take much time to get those. Swepson got rid of Babar Azam to bag his maiden Test wicket which meant that Pakistan were bound to get all out sooner or later and he was the one who ended the proceedings as well. Australia have decided to not enforce the follow-on and this has come as a surprise but with a lead of 408 runs already, they will be happy to give their bowlers some rest now and pile more runs to the lead. They clearly have the upper hand in this Test. With 26 overs still left and with two days to go, Australia might look to add 100-150 runs or so and declare later.