Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test, Day 2 cricket score: Younis, Azhar Ali slam 50s

Pakistan have recovered to 126 for 2 at stumps on Day 2 after making a horrible start in the Sydney Test. Captain Steve Smith declared Australia’s first innings closed at 538-8 shortly before tea today. Get cricket score of Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test Day 2 here.

After being six for two wickets, Pakistan recovered to 126/2 at close of play on Day 2 of the Sydney Test against Australia. Younis Khan scored his 33rd Test fifty (64*) and Azhar Ali was unbeaten on 58 to lead the Pakistani recovery. Earlier, Steve Smith declared Australia’s first innings closed at 538-8 shortly before tea. Catch cricket score of Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test Day 2 here. (Video: Peter Handscomb’s bizarre dismissal)

Younis Khan plays a shot against Australia during the second day of the third cricket Test match at the SCG in Sydney on Wednesday. Get live cricket score of AUS vs PAK here (AFP)

Australia's paceman Josh Hazlewood (L) is congratulated by teammates after dismissing Pakistan batsman Sharjeel Khan during the second day of the third cricket Test match at the SCG in Sydney on Wednesday.

Pakistan’s reply began with a stutter as the visitors lost Sharjeel Khan and Babar Azam. Josh Hazlewood took both the wickets. Australian opener Matt Renshaw was out for 184.

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