Australia collected 5 runs with none boundaries or no ball within the second innings.© X (Twitter)
In a uncommon sight, Australia collected 5 runs with none boundaries or no ball within the second innings of the continued Boxing Day Check in opposition to Pakistan in Melbourne. The incident occurred after play resumed on Day 4 with Australia captain Pat Cummins and wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey within the center. Cummins pushed Aamer Jamal‘s supply by way of level as he and Carey sneaked a few runs. Nonetheless, the throw to the bowler’s finish was missed by Jamal and it resulted in an overthrow.
Whereas Imam-ul-Haq made a protracted chase to cease the ball from going for a boundary, Cummins and Carey accomplished three extra runs as a result of comedy of errors.
5 runs in a single ball with none boundaries or no ball. pic.twitter.com/Hzcbrl3ZK2
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 29, 2023
A fired-up Cummins bagged 5 wickets and 10 for the match to earn Australia a nail-biting 79-run win within the second Check and clinch the collection in opposition to Pakistan Friday.
Set 317 to win, the guests put up a stellar combat, however had been dismissed for 237, with the final 5 wickets falling for simply 18 runs.
Earlier, Australia had been bowled out for 262 within the second innings, however managed to set a goal of 317.
Carey slammed 53 to assist Australia construct their in a single day lead and quieten chatter about his type after shedding his place within the one-day facet to Josh Inglis.
He resumed on 16 after Australia had bounced again from 16-4 due to an attacking 96 from Mitchell Marsh and Steve Smith’s gutsy 50.
Cummins made a breezy 16 however was caught behind by Mohammad Rizwan off Aamer Jamal, whereas Lyon crunched two straight fours off Jamal, then was bowled for 11 three deliveries later.
Carey introduced up his sixth Check half-century earlier than being the final man out, lbw to Mir Hamza.
The very best-ever profitable fourth innings run chase on the Melbourne Cricket Floor was 332-7 by England in 1928, with scores over 300 uncommon.
(With AFP Inputs)
Matters talked about on this article
