Australia 278-2 in reply to Pakistan 443-9 dec at close

Azhar Ali of Pakistan leaps in the air as he celebrates reaching 200 runs during day three of the Second Test match between Australia and Pakistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia on Wednesday.
Azhar Ali of Pakistan leaps in the air as he celebrates reaching 200 runs during day three of the Second Test match between Australia and Pakistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia on Wednesday.
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AFP, Melbourne :
Australia were 278 for two after day three in the second Test in Melbourne Wednesday after Pakistan declared at 443-9.
David Warner slammed 144 off 143 balls with Usman Khawaja still at the crease on 95 with skipper Steve Smith on 10 to trail the tourists by 165 runs.
Azhar Ali had hit an unbeaten 205 in Pakistan’s first innings, which was declared closed shortly after lunch.

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