Sydney: The Pakistan opening order collapsed on Wednesday once again against Australia on the first day at Sydney as five batters were bowled at a score of 46 which included two on duck namely Abdullah Shafique, Sayim Ayub and one on just 5 runs.
Baber Azam who has been top batsman on ICC list could not show his performance once again as he lost his wicket on 26 runs while skipper Shan Masood scored just 10 runs more than the former one.
Fortunately Muhammad Rizwan and Agha Salman luck prevailed as duo made 94 runs partnership for the 6th wicket which stabilized the Pakistani score.
Agha Salman played splendidly as he also scored handsome total of 30 runs with bowler Sajid Khan who left the crease on score of 15 runs.
Agha Salman could not stay on pitch more after the departure of Sajid Khan as he caught after adding 6 runs in the total and made tremendous 53 runs.
Aamir Jamal's terrific counterpunch lifts Pakistan to 313
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A tailender Aamir Jamal ruled the game today as he made marvelous 82 runs at the last wicket.
Pakistan have given 313 runs target to Australia in first innings while Australia made 6 runs without any loss at stumps.
