<p><strong>Australia vs Pakistan, 3rd Test:</strong> The last match of the ongoing three-match Test series between Australia and Pakistan will be played on Wednesday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Kangaroo team is leading 2-0 in the series; the home team has registered consecutive wins in Perth and Melbourne, and now the entire team would like to bid farewell to David Warner by winning the last test also</p>



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<p>The first match of the series was played in Perth, where Australian captain Pat Cummins won the toss and decided to bat first. While batting, the home team scored 487 runs in the first inning, while Pakistan was all out for just 271 runs in the first inning. In the second inning, Australia had declared the innings for 233 runs, whereas in the second inning, the Australian team had won the match by 360 runs, by all-out Pakistan for just 89 runs.</p>



<p>The second test match was played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, where the Australian team won by 79 runs. Pakistan's new captain, Shan Masood, won the toss and invited the Australian team to bat first. While electing to bat first, the Australian team scored 318 runs in the first inning, while in reply, Pakistan was all out for 264 runs. The Kangaroo team scored 262 runs in the second inning. They won the series by all-out Pakistan for 237 runs in the second inning.</p>



<p>Down below is the main content: Australia vs Pakistan, 3rd Test: Expected Playing 11.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="match-information">Match Information</h2>



<p><strong>Tour: </strong>Pakistan tour of Australia, 2023?24</p>



<p><strong>Match:</strong> AUS vs PAK, 3rd Test</p>



<p><strong>Date:</strong> Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - Sunday, January 7, 2024</p>



<p><strong>Time: </strong>5:00 AM (Jan 03)</p>



<p><strong>Venue:</strong> Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="australia-expected-playing-11">Australia Expected Playing 11</h2>



<ol>
<li>David Warner</li>



<li>Usman Khawaja</li>



<li>Marnus Labuschagne</li>



<li>Steve Smith</li>



<li>Travis Head</li>



<li>Mitchell Marsh</li>



<li>Alex Carey</li>



<li>Pat Cummins (c)</li>



<li>Mitchell Starc</li>



<li>Nathan Lyon</li>



<li>Josh Hazlewood</li>
</ol>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-expected-playing-11">Pakistan Expected Playing 11</h2>



<ol>
<li>Abdullah Shafique</li>



<li>Imam ul-Haq</li>



<li>Shan Masood (c)</li>



<li>Babar Azam</li>



<li>Saud Shakeel</li>



<li>Mohammad Rizwan (wk)</li>



<li>Salman Ali Agha</li>



<li>Aamer Jamal</li>



<li>Shaheen Shah Afridi</li>



<li>Hasan Ali</li>



<li>Mir Hamza</li>
</ol>



<p>Australia Full Squad: </p>



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Australia vs Pakistan, 3rd Test: Expected Playing 11 | Pakistan tour of Australia, 2023?24

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<p><strong>AUS vs PAK: </strong>Australian opening batter David Warner is all set for his last swansong at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) as we head to the New Year Test between Australia and Pakistan next week. The southpaw, earlier, wished to make his final test appearance at his home ground at the SCG.</p>



<p>Australia will be taking on Pakistan in the third of the three-game test series at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), starting January 03. An unchanged set of 13 players have been named by the Cricket Australia (CA) for the final assignment against Pakistan.</p>



<p>David Warner walked into the ongoing test series against Pakistan with a few question marks over his form in the red ball cricket. Moreover, Cricket Australia's decision to name Warner into the test squad was scrutinised by many experts. </p>



<p>Proving everyone wrong who even had a shadow of doubt over his form, David Warner notched up a match-winning 164-run knock in the first test at the Perth Stadium. Owing to his sensational innings, along with the efforts of other players, Australia won the Perth test by a massive 360 runs.</p>



<p>Warner scored 38 and 06 in the two innings of the second test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). </p>



<p>?We look forward to celebrating David Warner?s final test match and his incredible career at his home ground [Sydney Cricket Ground]," said chief selector George Bailey.</p>



<p>Australia has already clinched the three-game Test series against Pakistan by winning the first two games convincingly. The Aussies supplemented the 360-run defeat and handed another 79-run defeat to Pakistan at the MCG in the second test.</p>



<p>With an unassailable 2-0 lead, Australia now walk into the third test with their heads high and no pressure at all. The third test begins at the SCG on January 03.</p>



<p>Talking about David Warner's 12-year-long test career, the batter has managed to muster 8695 runs in 111 test games so far at an impressive average of 44.58. The southpaw has batted with a fantastic strike rate of 70 throughout his career, making him one of the most dangerous batters in the red-ball space. To add more to his decorated cap, Warner has notched up 26 centuries and 36 fifties during his illustrious test career.</p>



<p><strong>Below is Australia's unchanged squad for the third test against Pakistan:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Squad: </strong>Pat Cummins (c), Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Scott Boland, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Starc, David Warner</p>



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AUS vs PAK: David Warner all set for Retirement in Sydney during 3rd test, Australia's Squad for 3rd Test

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<p><strong>ICC WTC Points Table Updated Before AUS vs PAK 3rd Test: </strong>The WTC 2023-25 points table looked completely different a couple of matches ago than what it is today. The table toppers a couple of weeks ago are now in the sixth or seventh spot. On January 3 will kick start two important test matches for two South Asian Teams playing on two different continents. Here we are with the ICC WTC Points Table Updated Before the AUS vs PAK 3rd Test and SA vs IND 2nd Test.</p>



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<p>India were on a tour of South Africa where they won a historic ODI series by a 2-1 scoreline and then they were scheduled to play a two-match Test series. India lost the first test played from December 26 in just three days by an innings and 32 runs. As they lost the first Test, now they cannot win the series in South Africa but the least they can do is to draw the series. </p>



<p>The eyes will be all directed towards the playing 11 in the second test as Shardul Thakur and Avesh Khan are available and fit to be included in the squad. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/01/India-3.jpg" alt="IND vs SA 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team | India vs South Africa 2nd Test Dream11 Team" class="wp-image-124776" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">India vs South Africa | Pic: X (BCCI Official) </figcaption></figure>



<p>While Pakistan, on the other hand, still waiting for their first test win in Australia. They had a chance on 29 December to make it happen but it wasn't meant to happen. Pakistan have lost the Test series already after lossing first two tests but they have a chance to put an end to the Australia jinx in test format.</p>



<p>Australia is having an incredible Test series, as they have made significant strides in the two matches against Pakistan. With 42 points and 50% PCT after the second test victory, Australia is now ranked third in the ICC WTC Points table 2023?25. They've played seven games and won four of them.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/AUS-vs-PAK-Australia-Announces-Squad.jpg" alt="AUS vs PAK, Australia Announces Squad, David Warner set for Farewell | Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test 2024" class="wp-image-124713" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">AUS vs PAK</figcaption></figure>



<p>With 45.83% PCT, Pakistan, who were ranked second in the points table, is currently in fifth place. They have played four games in the current cycle thus far, winning two and losing two.</p>



<p>During the first test match against South Africa, India truly missed the middle-order contributions of Pujara and Rahane. After suffering their first defeat in a test match in the current ICC World Test Championship cycle, India, who were ranked first previously, are now sixth. They had three matches with a winning PCT of 38.89%. India has 14 points after one victory, one defeat, and one tie.</p>



<p>With a 100% winning record, South Africa, who was last on the list without having played a game, are currently at the top of the table. For passing the test and having 100% PCT, they received 12 points.</p>



<p>Down below is the latest updated ICC WTC Points Table after AUS vs PAK 3rd Test and SA vs IND 2nd Test:</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-wtc-points-table-before-aus-vs-pak-3rd-test"><strong>ICC WTC Points Table Before AUS vs PAK 3rd Test</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>POS</strong></td><td><strong>TEAM</strong></td><td><strong>PCT (%)</strong></td><td><strong>PTS</strong></td><td><strong>W</strong></td><td><strong>L</strong></td><td><strong>D</strong></td><td><strong>PEN</strong></td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td><strong>South Africa</strong></td><td>100</td><td>12</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>50.00</td><td>12</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td><strong>Australia</strong></td><td><strong>50.00</strong></td><td><strong>42</strong></td><td><strong>4</strong></td><td><strong>2</strong></td><td><strong>1</strong></td><td><strong>-10</strong></td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>50.00</td><td>12</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td><strong>Pakistan</strong></td><td><strong>45.83</strong></td><td><strong>22</strong></td><td><strong>2</strong></td><td><strong>2</strong></td><td><strong>0</strong></td><td><strong>-2</strong></td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td><strong>India</strong></td><td>38.89</td><td>14</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>-2</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/westindies/">West Indies</a></td><td>16.67</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/england/">England</a></td><td>15.00</td><td>9</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>-19</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>0.00</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>WTC Points Table</em></figcaption></figure>



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ICC WTC Points Table Updated Before AUS vs PAK 3rd Test | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

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<p><strong>AUS vs PAK: Pakistan Playing11: </strong>Pakistan has already announced its playing11 for the upcoming 3rd test against Australia on the eve of the New Year test. As per the announced team sheet, Pakistan has decided to rest the premier pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi for the fixture, which begins on January 03 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).</p>



<p>Along with Shaheen Shah Afridi, opening batter Imam ul Haq has also been benched for the 3rd test following three consecutive low scores. </p>



<p>It's worth noting that Imam played a 62-run knock in the first innings of the opening test at the Perth Stadium, however, his subsequent outings have turned meek and disappointing.</p>



<p>To replace Imam ul Haq, Pakistan has brought in 21-year-old opener Saim Ayub, who will make his debut at the SCG. Ayub has a decent record in List A and FC cricket. He has featured in 8 T20Is so far and has showcased his prowess to play with intent.</p>



<p>In another change, Sajid Khan will replace Shaheen Shah Afridi in Pakistan's playing11 for the 3rd test against Australia. Though he was benched in the first two games, he will get his chance to prove his worth in the Sydney Test.</p>



<p>The remaining combination of the squad has been retained by Pakistan. Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique will be the two designated openers followed by captain Shan Masood and senior batter Babar Azam in the pecking order.</p>



<p>Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha will form the rest of the middle order. Meanwhile, the bowling department will be handled by Sajid Khan, Hasan Ali, Ali Hamza and Amer Jamal respectively.</p>



<p>Pakistan has already lost the three-game test series against Australia by losing the first two games held at the Perth and MCG. While they lost the first contest by 360 runs, the second test went in the host's favour by 79 runs. While Australia will aim for a clean sweep, Pakistan's bet would be to avoid it anyhow.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>AUS vs PAK: Pakistan Playing11</strong></h2>



<p>Below is Pakistan's playing11 for the 3rd test against Australia and the full squad:</p>



<p><strong>Pakistan Playing11: </strong>Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Sajid Khan, Hasan Ali, Amer Jamal, Ali Hamza.</p>



<p><strong>Full Squad: </strong>Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood(c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Sajid Khan, Aamer Jamal, Faheem Ashraf, Abrar Ahmed, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Wasim Jr</p>



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<p><strong>For more details head to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/homepage" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ICC?s&nbsp;</a>official website.</strong></p>

AUS vs PAK: Pakistan Playing11 Announced, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Imam ul Haq misses out | Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test

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<p><strong>AUS vs PAK 3rd Test:</strong> Pakistan are bowled out at 313 runs on Day 1 of the Third Test at the SCG. Aamer Jamal's crucial knock helped Pakistan to go past 300 when things looked tight. What a start to the year Pat Cummins is having! He ended 2023 with two fifers in two innings of the Boxing Day test and grabbed another five-wicket haul on the first day of the third test. This post will lead you to the review and scorecard of Pakistan's 1st Innings in AUS vs PAK 3rd Test.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/01/starc-1.jpg" alt="AUS vs PAK 3rd Test: Pakistan In BIG TROUBLE, Bowled Out In 000 Runs On Day 1" class="wp-image-124802" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">AUS vs PAK 3rd Test: Starc Strikes Early (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Pakistan had a good toss and opted to bat first. Saim Ayub replaced Imam, which reflected that Pakistan were going for an aggressive approach this time. But Starc and Hazlewood had different plans when they sent both openers back to the pavilion at a duck. Babar Azam and Shan Masood were in the crease in just the second over of Day 1.</p>



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<p>Babar played three elegant cover drives but Cummins found his pad in front of wickets. Saud Shakeel was next and Pat Cummins made sure he won't last long. Shan faced 70 balls and scored 35 runs but fell prey to Mitch Marsh when Pakistan had a 50-run partnership for the fifth wicket.</p>



<p>Mohammed Rizwan and Agha Salman were in the middle and they surged a counter-attack on Australian bowlers. With 10 boundaries and 2 sixes, Rizwan scored 88 runs in 103 balls and a bouncer by Cummins ended the beautiful and savior innings. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/01/rizwan-1.jpg" alt="AUS vs PAK 3rd Test: Pakistan In BIG TROUBLE, Bowled Out In 000 Runs On Day 1" class="wp-image-124803" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">AUS vs PAK 3rd Test: Rizwan again saved Pakistan in the middle  (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Agha Salman also punched Australian bowlers but a shortish delivery by Starc put an end to his innings just after he scored a fifty. Pakistan were 227 for 9 down. Aamer Jamal played quite smartly and scored some handy runs for his side. </p>



<p>He frustrated the Australian bowlers as he scored 82 runs in just 97 balls pushing Pakistan to a comfortable 313 total. Down below is the scorecard of Pakistan's 1st Innings in AUS vs PAK 3rd Test.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="aus-vs-pak-3rd-test-scorecard"><strong>AUS vs PAK 3rd Test Scorecard</strong></h2>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistans-first-innings-313-10"><strong>Pakistan's First Innings- 313/10</strong></h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th><th>&nbsp;</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Abdullah Shafique&nbsp;</td><td>c Smith b Starc</td><td><strong>0</strong></td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Saim Ayub&nbsp;</td><td>c Carey b Hazlewood</td><td><strong>0</strong></td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Shan Masood&nbsp;(c)</td><td>c Smith b Marsh</td><td><strong>35</strong></td><td>70</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>50.00</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Babar Azam&nbsp;</td><td>lbw b Cummins</td><td><strong>26</strong></td><td>40</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>65.00</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Saud Shakeel&nbsp;</td><td>c Carey b Cummins</td><td><strong>5</strong></td><td>12</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>41.66</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Rizwan&nbsp;?</td><td>c Hazlewood b Cummins</td><td><strong>88</strong></td><td>103</td><td>10</td><td>2</td><td>85.43</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Agha Salman&nbsp;</td><td>c Head b Starc</td><td><strong>53</strong></td><td>67</td><td>8</td><td>0</td><td>79.10</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Sajid Khan&nbsp;</td><td>c Lyon b Cummins</td><td><strong>15</strong></td><td>23</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>65.21</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Aamer Jamal&nbsp;</td><td>c Starc b Lyon</td><td><strong>82</strong></td><td>97</td><td>9</td><td>4</td><td>84.55</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Hasan Ali&nbsp;</td><td>c Starc b Cummins</td><td><strong>0</strong></td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Mir Hamza&nbsp;</td><td>not out</td><td>7</td><td>43</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>16.27</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>AUS vs PAK 3rd Test Scorecard</em></figcaption></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BOWLING</th><th>O</th><th>M</th><th>R</th><th>W</th><th>ECON</th><th>WD</th><th>NB</th><td>&nbsp;</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Mitchell Starc</td><td>16</td><td>2</td><td>75</td><td><strong>2</strong></td><td>4.68</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Josh Hazlewood</td><td>15</td><td>2</td><td>65</td><td><strong>1</strong></td><td>4.33</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Pat Cummins</td><td>18</td><td>1</td><td>61</td><td><strong>5</strong></td><td>3.38</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Nathan Lyon</td><td>17.1</td><td>0</td><td>74</td><td><strong>1</strong></td><td>4.31</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Mitchell Marsh</td><td>7</td><td>1</td><td>27</td><td><strong>1</strong></td><td>3.85</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Marnus Labuschagne</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>9</td><td><strong>0</strong></td><td>3.00</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Travis Head</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td><strong>0</strong></td><td>1.00</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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AUS vs PAK 3rd Test: Pakistan ALL OUT For 313 Runs On Day 1; Jamal Shines With his Maiden Half-Century

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<p><strong>Australia vs Pakistan:</strong> Pat Cummins, the Australia skipper, started 2024 with a bang as he managed to pick up yet another 5-wicket haul against Pakistan on Day 1 of today's 3rd and final test match against Pakistan at the SCG. Today's 5-wicket haul was the third consecutive 5-wicket haul for Cummins after his 10-wicket match in the second test match of the 3-match Test Series against Pakistan.</p>



<p>Skipper Cummins introduced himself into the attack in the 9th over, and he managed to dismiss the former Pakistan captain Babar Azam (26 runs) with an unplayable in-swinger in his 2nd over as the Men in Green managed to score just 39 runs and lost 3 wickets in the first 11 overs of the 3rd Test. Openers Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique were dismissed for ducks by the duo of Josh Hazelwood and Mitchell Starc, as the top order was not able to support Shan Masood?s decision to bat first at the SCG.</p>



<p>Cummins then dismissed Saud Shakeel (5 runs) and Mohammed Rizwan (88 runs) as Rizwan fell short of just 12 runs from becoming the first wicketkeeper from Pakistan to score a century on Australian soil in the longest format of the game. The 30-year-old then dismissed Sajid Khan (15 runs) and Hasan Ali for a duck to complete his 12th 5-wicket haul and his third consecutive 5-wicket haul.</p>



<p>The Aussie captain became the first Aussie bowler since Nathan Lyon to pick up three consecutive 5-wicket hauls in Test cricket. Cummins equalled Mitchell Johnson in the list of Aussie Seamers who have taken the most 5-wicket hauls.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Highest Number of 5 Wicket Hauls for Australia in Test Cricket</h2>



<ul>
<li>Glenn Mcgrath: 29</li>



<li>Denis Lillee: 23</li>



<li>Graham Mckenzie: 16</li>



<li>Terry Alderman: 14</li>



<li>Alan Davidson: 14</li>



<li>Craig Mcdermott: 14</li>



<li>Mitchell Starc: 14</li>



<li><strong>Pat Cummins: 12</strong></li>



<li>Mitchell Johnson: 12</li>
</ul>



<p>Pat Cummins had a pretty good 2023 as a skipper, as he led the Australian team to their first ever World Test Championship title in 2023 against India. He also guided Australia to retain the Ashes against England last year, which ended in a 2-2 draw. The main achievement of Pat Cummins, the captain, was the victory against India in last year's 2023 ODI World Cup final, as the Aussies lifted their 6th World Cup Trophy.</p>



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Australia vs Pakistan: Pat Cummins picks up his third consecutive five-wicket haul in the third test against Pakistan

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<p><strong>AUS vs PAK Day 2:</strong> Pakistan would have been in big trouble if their Number 9 hadn't put up a brilliant batting show but they are in a much better place. However, a third fifer from Pat Cummins in the consecutive third innings sets the tone of the Test Match on Day 1 and proceedings will now be on Day 2 where the weather conditions aren't looking that good. We brought to you the AUS vs PAK Day 2 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney for the third Test.</p>



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<p>The Australia vs Pakistan third test is going to be the last international red-ball match for David Warner as he has announced his retirement from the Test and ODI format. And on his last Test, Australia has already made the strong ground.</p>



<p>It was a good toss to win and Pakistan opted to bat first. Siam Ayub and Abdullah Shafique opened the innings for Pakistan but both went back duck. Masood and Babar took charge then but Cummins managed to get rid of Babar and Saud Shakeel to the end of the first session. Rizwan and Salman combined their powers to make Pakistan bounce back.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/01/Australia-vs-Pakistan-1.jpg" alt="Australia vs Pakistan: Pat Cummins picks up his third consecutive five-wicket haul in the third test against Pakistan" class="wp-image-124832" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Australia vs Pakistan | Pic:: X ( Australia Cricket)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Rizwan missed his century by 12 runs and Pakistan were nine wickets down for 227 runs. Aamer Jamal got the job then to put Pakistan in a safer place when he scored 80-odd runs with Hamza at the other end. Pakistan posted 313 runs at the end and still time for one over was left. Warner was the batter to face the balls and he did it safely.</p>



<p>Now, Australia are trailing by 307 runs when they will enter the ground tomorrow morning. Down below is the AUS vs PAK Day 2 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney for the third Test:</p>



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<p>Australia vs Pakistan (Pakistan tour of Australia) | Pakistan vs Australia 3rd Test match is being played at?<strong>Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney</strong>?(Australia) from January 3 to January 7 starting at 10:30 AM Local and<strong>?4:30 AM IST.</strong></p>



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<p>ACC TO WEATHER.COM, the weather is predicted to be overcast and windy throughout the day. As the weather websites show there are moderate chances of rain for Day 2. A ~10-20% chance of rain is predicted earlier in the day and rises to ~60% later in the day. It might drizzle in the afternoon but hopefully ain?t going to interrupt the match for too long. The Temperature in the morning is expected to be around 25? C and remain the same in the evening.</p>



<p>Strong Winds with a speed of around 30-40KMPH will gust towards the South. Humidity will also stay at the higher range of 75%. So, the possibilities of rain are there but we can hope for a pretty healthy and decent AUS vs PAK Day 2 of the 3rd test match.</p>



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<p>As was mentioned before the game, on Day 1 at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, bowlers and hitters found an even playing field. Here, Pakistan reached the average score in the first innings, which was around 310-320. The field now appears firm and quick bowlers are certain to get some assistance. </p>



<p>As the ball becomes old, batters have also fired huge scores here. Fans should anticipate a run-fest in David Warner's final Test match at SCG since four of the previous five games have ended in draws.</p>



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AUS vs PAK Day 2 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney| Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test

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<p><strong>AUS vs PAK Day 3: </strong>An important day of cricket, ruined by bad weather conditions at the SCG. Australia crawling to chase down the trail as the rain-affected day only allowed 46 overs on Day 2. The weather conditions are better but not greatly promising for Day 3 and we are here with the AUS vs PAK Day 3 complete weather forecast report and pitch report of Sydney Cricket Ground.</p>



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<p>It is summer in the Australian continent and bad weather on an odd day is usual there at this time. Weather websites had already forecasted bad weather, strong winds and heavy clouds over the city of Sydney, and all that allowed only 46 overs of cricket on Day 2.</p>



<p>Warner and Khawaja were in the crease on the morning of Day 2. Both looked committed to defending tight ones and were very watchful during the first overs. Aamer Jamal came to bowl and straightaway found a knick off the Warner's bat but Saim Ayub handed a life to David Warner when he was playing at 20. Agha Salman bowled a peach of a delivery to get rid of Warner at 34. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/01/David-Warner-1.jpg" alt="AUS vs PAK Day 3 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney| Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test" class="wp-image-124917" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Salman Celebrates Warner's wicket. (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Australia got a solid 70 runs on the board before the fall of the first wicket. Khawaja displayed courage as well as determination but was unable to consolidate his initial lead, falling victim to Jamal. Jamal was sharp in his few spurts and bowled with terrific rhythm. Labuschagne appeared to be extremely at ease and played with poise. </p>



<p>Due to poor light, the umpires opted to stop the play in the latter part of the afternoon session which was followed by the rain pause. It rained for quite a long so that the umpires called off the Day. As of now, Australia are trailing by 197 runs and they have 8 wickets on their hands.</p>



<p>Down below is the AUS vs PAK Day 3 complete weather forecast report and pitch report of Sydney Cricket Ground:</p>



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<p>Australia vs Pakistan (Pakistan tour of Australia) | Pakistan vs Australia 3rd Test match is being played at?<strong>Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney</strong>?(Australia) from January 3 to January 7 starting at 10:30 AM Local and<strong>?4:30 AM IST.</strong></p>



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<p>ACC TO WEATHER.COM, the weather is again predicted to be overcast and windy throughout the day. As the weather websites show there are low chances of rain on Day 3 than on Day 2. A ~20% chance of rain is predicted earlier in the day which drops to &gt;3% later in the day. It hardly might drizzle in the morning but hopefully ain?t going to interrupt the match for too long. The Temperature in the morning is expected to be around 21? C and remain the same in the evening.</p>



<p>Winds with a speed of around 20-25KMPH will gust towards the Southeast. Humidity will also stay at the higher range of 60-80%. So, the possibilities of rain are low and we can hope for a pretty healthy and decent AUS vs PAK Day 3 of the 3rd test match.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="aus-vs-pak-day-2-pitch-report"><strong>AUS vs PAK Day 2 Pitch Report</strong></h2>



<p>As was mentioned before the game, on Day 1 at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, bowlers and hitters found an even playing field. Here, Pakistan reached the average score in the first innings, which was around 310-320.</p>



<p>The field now appears firm and quick bowlers are certain to get some assistance. Australia were too slow in scoring runs. They scored just 110 runs in 46 overs which is just above 2 runs per over. This shows that bowlers are making trouble for batsmen to bat on.</p>



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AUS vs PAK Day 3 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney| Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test

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