Published 12:22 IST, November 30th 2019

David Warner becomes 7th Australian to smash test 300 amid Pakistan's pink-ball woes

Australia's David Warner etched his name in the records as he smashed his first-ever Test triple ton against Pakistan in the second Test on Saturday at Adelaide

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Australia's David Warner etched his name in records as he smashed his first-ever Test triple ton against Pakistan in second Test on Saturday at Adelaide. Warner became seventh Australian batsman to score a triple ton in longer format of game and second Australian to score a 300 against Pakistan. Warner's 300 is also first triple century scored at Adelaide Oval as  previous best belonged to Don Bradman (299*) against South Africa in 1932. Australia are heading to a mammoth total as y are nearing 550-run mark. 

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Maiden triple ton for David Warner 

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Steve Smith breaks Don Bradman's 73-y.o record

World number one Test batsman Steve Smith went past Test legend Don Bradman's 73-year-old record to become fastest individual to reach 7000 runs in just 126 innings. Steve Smith became eleventh Australian player to reach 7000 runs as he batted along with David Warner to put pressure on Pakistan on Day two of pink-ball Test at Adelaide. Steve Smith had vowed to t take Pakistan and Yasir Shah lightly after having been pointed out that Yasir Shah had got rid of him seven times. 

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Warner and Labuschagne make Pakistan pay price

David Warner continued his onslaught on Day 2 of pink ball Test as he smashed his way through to register his second double ton in Test cricket. Kicking off Day 2 on 302-1, Warner and Labuschagne made quick use of new ball and continued to extend ir partnership. David Warner got his double ton off 260 balls, celebrating moment with trademark jump and a kiss to badge. Marnus Labuschagne, highest run-getter in Tests for current year, registered his back to back scores of 150, putting Australia in absolutely firm control over Pakistan. Warner received a standing ovation from dressing room and from fans at Adelaide. 

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12:13 IST, November 30th 2019