- Unusual delay: Third umpire Richard Illingworth stuck in a lift, causing a pause in the second Test between Pakistan and Australia.
- Amidst laughter: Australian opener David Warner amused by the unexpected reason behind the post-lunch session delay.
- On-field action resumes: Despite the hiccup, the match proceeds with Australia leading by 241 runs at day 3 stumps.
In an unexpected turn of events during the second Test between Pakistan and Australia, the post-lunch session on day three faced an unusual delay as the third umpire, Richard Illingworth, found himself stuck in a lift. The incident left Australian opener David Warner in fits of laughter as the reason for the hold-up was revealed.
After a brief hiatus, the match eventually resumed as Illingworth managed to take his seat in the umpire’s box. However, the delay didn’t deter the competitive spirit on the field.
At day 3 stumps, Australia’s second-inning score stood at 187/6, securing a lead of 241 runs. Pakistan had earlier posted a total of 264 runs in their first innings and is yet to commence their second inning.
Noteworthy contributions from Steve Smith, who notched up a half-century, and Mitchell Marsh, who fell just short of a century with 96 runs, propelled Australia in their second inning. Pakistan’s bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Mir Hamza made early inroads into the Australian top order. Hamza and Afridi shared three wickets each as Australia struggled at six wickets down.
Reflecting on the first innings, both Hamza and Afridi had picked up two wickets apiece as Australia managed to post a total of 318 runs. The comprehensive victory in the first Test was a distant memory for Pakistan, and they are determined to stage a comeback in the ongoing Test series. With the second Test finely poised, the cricketing world awaits the unfolding drama in the subsequent sessions.
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