Can Pakistan Make A History?
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Pakistan were on the verge of their first Test victory over Australia in 15 years, requiring 40 runs to level the two-match series with two days remaining following impressive performances from Mohammad Aamer and Imran Farhat.
Aamer claimed 4-86 as Australia was bowled out for 349 to leave Pakistan requiring 180 to win, Farhat scored 67 to steer his team to 140-3 at stumps on the third day at Headingley. Farhat hit nine fours in 95 balls, while Azhar Ali is unbeaten on 47 with five boundaries in 104 deliveries.
Australia opening bowler Doug Bollinger was the pick of the attack, taking 2-37 from eight overs. “The management told us to play positive cricket whatever happens,” Farhat said. “All the bowlers and the batsmen are very keen. The atmosphere is very positive.”
Earlier, a belligerent 77 from all-rounder Steven Smith allowing Australia to set Pakistan a tricky target that would have seemed unimaginable after their first innings of 88. Smith’s innings lasted 100 balls and included two sixes and nine fours, as Australia’s last three wickets added 103 runs. “It was good to get in amongst the runs,” Smith said. “I was lucky enough to hit a few over the fence, but we’ve got to believe in ourselves, bowl well tomorrow and hopefully come out and take a few wickets.”
posted @ 1:40 PM,
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