Pakistan need 278 runs on Day 5 to claim this historic series after Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique got them off to a sturdy start with their unbroken 73-run stand.
Earlier in the day, Usman Khawaja notched his second century of this tour. He remained unbeaten on 104 and Travis Head was on 11 when Pat Cummins made a bold declaration on 227/3, setting a target of 351.
Cummins & co. were unable to get the work done in the last Test match after setting up a massive target, which might have forced Cummins to give at least four sessions to their bowlers. Although Pakistan have given themselves a solid chance to chase this target, the batting will not be easy when reverse swing come into play later in this game.
The first target for Australia will be to break the partnership between Shafique and Imam. Early wickets will be key for them as they will force Pakistan to go in defensive mode. Cummins and Mitchell Starc will have to play crucial roles, as the pitch hasn't offered much for the spinners.
Fantasy Tips
- Starc and Cummins are must-haves for your fantasy teams.
- Babar Azam and Imam are great batting options. For Pakistan to win, one of them need to hang around for a long time.