Pakistan VS Australia| 3rd test of Lahore| Early wickets of Marnus, and warner by Shaheen

Pakistan VS Australia| 3rd test of Lahore| Early wickets of Marnus, and warner by Shaheen

 

The series decider test started in Lahore. Both teams are keen to clinch victory in the historical test series. Australia opts to bat after winning the toss. Pakistan got quick two wickets for the score of 8. when Shaheen Afridi get out David warner and Marnus Labuschange in the same over. this is a good start by Pakistan and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

The teams reached Lahore after two consecutive draws and there is plenty to play for in the series decider in Pakistan’s second-largest city.

This test will not only be a win for either side to see them claim the three-match series, but also important to grab the points in the ICC world test championship to feature at next year's final. Australia currently stands on top with a win percentage of 71.42%, but Pakistan is sitting just behind them in second with a win percentage of 61.11%.

How does the pitch look?

An expected dry and dusty pitch at Gaddafi Stadium means spin will once again play a major part in deciding how the third and final Test between Pakistan and Australia plays out.

What captains said

Pakistan captain Babar Azam: "I feel it (the pitch) will definitely give turn. It has small cracks from where spinners get help and patches are formed."

Australia captain Pat Cummins: "We were really happy with how all 11 players went the last Test. Everyone has pulled up really well. We gave them an extra couple of days to make sure everyone has come up well. But there are no injury worries, everyone is freshened up, so we're confident in the XI."

Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Abdullah Shafique, Azhar Ali, Fawad Alam, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Nauman Ali, Sajid Khan, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shan Masood, Zahid Mahmood

Australia squad: Pat Cummins (c), Ashton Agar, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson, David Warner. On standby: Sean Abbott, Brendan Doggett, Nic Maddinson, Matthew Renshaw