The third day was full of classic strokes from Australian openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja though team still trail by 205 runs (Australia on 271/2 Labuschagne 69* and Smith 24*) at day end when rain and bad light effected play early called off. Usman Khawaja who was born in Islamabad and playing his career first match for Australia was caught by Imam ul Haq on 97 on the ball of Nauman Ali and he missed the chance to complete his century against Pakistan.
Usman Khawaja said he is Muslim and true believer of Allah and that’s why believe what ever happen to him as he failed to complete his century did not disappoint him and for him its usual to miss the hundred or double hundred but focus is to get victory for Australia in post day media talk.
After Usman the delivery to David Warner from Sajid khan was one of the best ball of day three and amazed the star bats on this ball Sajid khan was very happy and confident that he and Nauman will get more on day four.
“I am doing my best and the bowl to Warner was my planned ball as I gave him multiple options and that was special one for him and now we are very much in the match because when we will get new ball on day four and will bowl from both ends with combination of fast and slow bowlers, It will be chance for us to get out Smith and Labuschagne as soon as possible to convert this test match into Pakistan’s favor” Nauman answered to scriber in post day match media talk.
Australia still to bat batsmen are Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazelwood and Pakistan has good chance to get out Australia with in trail of 205 runs and add more quick runs as final target for Australia in fourth inning.
