Pakistan fought back in the second Test after Australia’s dominant first session led by David Warner and Usman Khawaja, who piled on 90 runs together. However, the tide turned when Salman Agha Ali dismissed Warner before lunch.
As the teams returned for the second session, sunny conditions turned stormy, altering the game. Hasan Ali’s breakthrough wicket of Khawaja in the 34th over intensified the situation.
With the ball moving unpredictably due to overcast skies, Ali and Shaheen Afridi took advantage, creating pressure on the new batsmen. The crowd, accustomed to one-sided matches, embraced the spectacle, amplifying the energy as momentum shifted to the visitors.
Labuschagne and Steve Smith struggled initially, facing five runs in the first 57 balls. Tensions heightened when Shaheen exchanged words with Labuschagne, following it up with unusual gestures after each dot ball in the next over.
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Just as the intensity peaked, rain interrupted the game, ending the fiery encounter prematurely. Nonetheless, social media continued buzzing about the showdown between the seasoned players.