In the 2nd Test of historic series between Pakistan and Australia, the two sides produced one of the most thrilling games of red-ball cricket of recent times. After the visitors put on a mammoth total of 556/9 in first innings, Babar Azam’s side were bundled out on 148 in first innings. Pat Cummins decided against enforcing follow-on and added 97/2 to set up a target of 506 runs for the home side.
It looked just a matter of time before the match would end and Australia would win. But, Pakistan had other plans. After losing a couple of early wickets, Abdullah Shafique (96 off 305) and Babar Azam (196 off 425) wreaked havoc in the middle and just when the visitors got a ray of hope on Day 5, Mohammad Rizwan (104* off 177) showed his class in Karachi.
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The home side somehow battled out the entire final day, finishing at 443/7 in 171.4 overs, to earn themselves a famous draw at National Stadium which will be remembered for a long long time to come. Pure grit, determination and never-give-up attitude, the cricket lovers witnessed an outstanding show of resilience from both sides.
As expected, the netizens went berserk on social media on a momentous day for Test cricket. While some hailed the beautiful format of cricket, others were just full of praise for the players of both sides.
Check out the reactions:
This is why test cricket is the purest and most important form of the sport. It must be prioritised. What a match. #PAKvAUS
— Zoheb Ahmad (@zoahms) March 16, 2022
Test match. Absolute beauty ❤️#PAKvAUS
— Areeba (@areeba_chaudhry) March 16, 2022
What a test match
Almost heart attack 😂#PAKvsAUS #PakVsAustraila #PAKvAUS— CricketLover 🏏 (@Cricketlover03) March 16, 2022
Take a bow, Pakistan. Amazing stuff!
#PAKvAUS— Shoaib Khalid (@SKSnekKing) March 16, 2022
What a Test Match! Sab gunah maaf! #PAKvAUS 🏏🙌
— Usama Virk (@Virkkkk_) March 16, 2022
A crowd baying for boundaries 20 minutes ago cheers on the blocks. The cheers get louder with every defensive shot.
Such a good day this has been #PAKvAUS
— Danyal Rasool (@Danny61000) March 16, 2022
Test cricket>>>>>>>>>>>#PAKvAUS
— Rana Muaz (@protein_shakee) March 16, 2022
Khawaja mere Khawaja
Dil me sama ja…
#PAKvAUS— Ikram ul Ahad (@ikramulahad) March 16, 2022
Another king Rizwan!! A great Century.
Both kings of team Pakistan @babarazam258 and @iMRizwanPak
And dont forget future star Abdullah Shafique. They fought for a comeback. Pakistan saved it!! What a Match this was. Long live test Cricket❤️#PAKvAUS #TestCricket— Hassaan Malik 🇵🇰 (@ImHassaanMalik) March 16, 2022
What a comeback tho :'))) a draw is no less than a miracle here. Amazing performance. #PAKvAUS
— nabihaa🌸|| haris rauf fifer 🤲 (@nabiha_sunshine) March 16, 2022
An absolutely monumental achievement. 172 overs in the middle in sweltering heat and we did not just save this test but almost gave our imperious guests a run for their money. Amazing cricket.#PAKvAUS
— Moavviz Nizami 🇵🇸 (@moavviznazzaam) March 16, 2022
This advert for Test Cricket is pure gold.#PAKvAUS
— Z! (@xyzandmore) March 16, 2022
What a match! #PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/LetJHZP3Pp
— Sudhanshu Ranjan Singh (@memegineers_) March 16, 2022
With first two games drawn, the 3-match series is now set for the decider in Lahore, scheduled to be played from March 21 onwards.
