Babar Azam 196, Mohammad Rizwan hundred save Pakistan vs Australia as Karachi Test ends in a draw

Babar Azam produced a career-best 196 below immense strain as Pakistan snatched a draw from the jaws of defeat within the second Test in opposition to Australia on Wednesday.

PAK vs AUS: Babar, Rizwan hundred save Pakistan in Karachi (AP Photo)

HIGHLIGHTSPakistan snatched draw from the jaws of defeat within the 2nd TestBabar Azam produced a career-best 196 below immense strainLyon’s 4 wickets fell quick because the hosts supplied a stable rearguard

Captain Babar Azam’s resilient career-best 196 and Mohammad Rizwan’s gritty hundred helped Pakistan salvage a draw in opposition to Australia within the second Test on Wednesday.

Chasing a report 506 for an unbelievable win, Pakistan batted out the ultimate day as Babar led by instance to assist the hosts end on 443/7, the sixth-highest fourth innings whole of all time.

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 5 Highlights

Babar’s majestic knock, which included 21 fours and a six, will probably be an inspiration for his crew heading into the third and ultimate Test in Lahore on Monday.

The plan was to bat session-by-session and construct partnerships,” the Pakistan captain, who was adjudged player-of-the-match, said at the presentation ceremony.

“It was a crew effort, as others chipped in with helpful contributions too.”

“We tried to be constructive and play our s

The hosts have been on the again foot after folding for 148 in reply to Australia’s large first innings whole of 556-9 on the National Stadium.

The report victory goal was by no means inside Pakistan’s attain however Babar’s marathon 228-run partnership with opener Abdullah Shafique (96) stored them afloat within the contest.

Nathan Lyon (4/112) injected contemporary drama within the ultimate session, dismissing Babar and Faheem Ashraf with successive deliveries, however Mohammad Rizwan’s unbeaten 104 helped Pakistan salvage a draw.

The opening Test in Rawalpindi additionally led to a draw.