Australia 278/2 in reply of Pakistan’s first inning 443. It has lifted Australia’s chance of getting back in the game and put Pakistan in the pressure.
Earlier Azhar’s heroic double century gave him place in history books. He smashed Majid Khan’s record of 158 runs and only 4 runs short of Viv Richard’s MCG highest 208 by any visiting side. Now he is the highest Pakistani runs scorer against Australia (205 unbeaten). It was Azhar’s 12th century of his career in 56th Test and third against Australia with average of 63.66 for this year.