The Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground entered a pivotal phase during Tea on Day 4. Pakistan found themselves 188 runs shy of the 317-run target, holding onto seven wickets, with skipper Babar Azam in an impressive form. Despite a promising position, their missed opportunities earlier in the day allowed the Aussies to significantly […]
Australia dashed Pakistan’s aspirations for their first Test win in Australia since 1995 by showcasing an aggressive batting performance on Day 4 of the Boxing Day match, surging their lead beyond 300. Commencing the day at 187/6, Alex Carey guided the lower order, securing a crucial half-century and setting a target of 317. However, their […]
Dean Elgar and Marco Jansen resumed their innings for South Africa on Day 3 after a solid start on Day 2. Initially cautious against Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah, they soon shifted gears and played aggressively. Elgar reached a commendable 150, partnering with Jansen for an impressive 111-run stand, firmly placing the ‘Green and Gold’ […]
South Africa’s 163-run lead following the second innings applied immediate pressure on the Indian batting lineup during the Boxing Day Test’s second session. The Proteas’ bowlers swiftly dismissed the top three Indian batters, intensifying the challenge for the hosts. However, a moment of relief emerged for the touring team when Virat Kohli’s elegant six, executed […]
Dean Elgar’s phenomenal knock of 185 bulldozed the visitors’ first-innings total of 245, propelling South Africa to a commanding lead of 163 runs by the conclusion of Day 3. With India already under pressure, Kagiso Rabada showcased his brilliance in the third over by skillfully dismissing the opposition captain. In pursuit of their inaugural series […]
After concluding Day 2 with an impressive unbeaten score of 140, the former South African captain resumed his innings on Day 3 with similar determination. Initially showing caution in the morning conditions, Elgar elegantly maneuvered his shots to swiftly cross the 150-run milestone. Halfway through the session, it seemed inevitable that he would achieve a […]
During Day 3 of the ongoing second Test between Australia and Pakistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday, December 28, an amusing incident took place when a cuddling couple unexpectedly appeared on the stadium’s big screen, causing a surprise uproar among the Melbourne crowd. A circulating video on X (previously Twitter) captured a girl […]
Australia, initially reeling at 16/4 in the second innings of the Boxing Day match against Pakistan at the MCG, staged an impressive recovery, surpassing the 200-run mark on Day 3. This turnaround was orchestrated by a resilient partnership of 153 runs for the fifth wicket between Mitchell Marsh and Steve Smith. Despite Smith’s struggle to […]
The third day of the Pakistan-Australia Test series witnessed an intense tug-of-war for dominance in the Boxing Day encounter, showcasing a roller-coaster of events. Australia initially held the upper hand by swiftly dismissing Pakistan for 264, gaining a 54-run lead in the first innings. However, their position quickly weakened as they lost two wickets in […]
Pakistan appeared headed for yet another substantial defeat, risking an insurmountable series lead for Australia after falling short at 264 in their chase against Australia’s initial innings of 318 on the third morning. However, their fate swiftly turned unexpectedly as Australia’s strong batting lineup collapsed under overcast conditions, granting the visitors a firm grip on […]