Published 10:57 IST, November 30th 2019
David Warner moves to 250 as Australia inch closer to 500 run mark
It looks like there is no stopping David Warner at Adelaide as the star Australian opener went on to make 250 runs on Day two of the second Test versus Pakistan
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It looks like re is stopping David Warner at Adelaide as star Australian opener went on to make 250 runs on Day two of second Test against Pakistan. Warner w has second-highest score in Day-Night Tests and remains unbeaten as Pakistan's attempts to get rid of him are failing. Warner was joined by Steve Smith after Labuschagne was dismissed and two have already crossed 100-run partnership mark, helping Australia inch closer to a mammoth total of 500. World number one Test batsman Steve Smith became fasted player to reach 7000 runs with just 126 innings and eleventh Australian player to cross 7000 runs in international Test cricket as he batted along with Warner.
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David Warner gets 250
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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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Shaheen Afridi's magical delivery
Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi provided visitors with much-needed breakthrough as he got rid of Marnus Labuschagne with a lethal delivery that sent stumps flying. After picking up wicket of Joe Burns on Day one, both Shaheen Afridi and Pakistan were on a wicketless drought until y mand to break partnership between Warner and Labuschagne at 369 runs. Shaheen Afridi castled Labuschagne with a beautiful delivery, sending stumps flying behind keeper. However, Pakistan's bowling attack received severe beating in hands of Warner and Labuschagne as mand to accumulate 50 plus runs within 7 overs of beginning of play.
10:46 IST, November 30th 2019