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When the Pakistani squad failed to even surpass a batsman's total and was dismissed twice in the space of 60 runs, the test was lost in two days

 
When the Pakistani squad failed to even surpass a batsman's total and was dismissed twice in the space of 60 runs, the test was lost in two days

When the Pakistani squad failed to even surpass a batsman's total and was dismissed twice in the space of 60 runs, the test was lost in two days


Even after combining both of their innings, the Pakistani side was unable to surpass Matthew Hayden's total in this test match. In October 2002, Sharjah hosted this test. The match only lasted two days due to Pakistan's subpar play, and Australia triumphed by an innings and a massive margin of 198 runs. In the first and second innings, the Pakistani side was dismissed for a total of 59 and 53 runs, respectively.


In Delhi. In cricket, the Pakistani team is regarded as a formidable foe. Its reputation as a squad that "fights" till the very end of every game would surprise you to learn that in a Test played in the twenty-first century, the Pakistani team was dismissed in both innings for a total of just 60 runs. Not only that, but the Pakistani squad was unable to surpass the opposition's batsman's score in this game when both of their innings were combined. Yes, the Test match we're referring about involved Pakistan and Australia (Pakistan vs. Australia). The match only lasted two days due to Pakistan's subpar play, and Australia triumphed by an innings and a massive margin of 198 runs.


The game in question began on October 11 and was won by Australia on October 12.


Both of Pakistan's innings saw their scores fall short of Hayden's 119.


Pakistan elected to bat after winning the toss in the game, however the side was bowled out for 59 runs in 31.5 overs. The best scorer was Abdul Razzaq (21), who hit 21 runs, while the other four batters were all out for a score of zero. Shane Warne of Australia took the most wickets, four, while McGrath, Brett Lee, and Andy Bichel each took two. In retaliation, Australia scored 310 runs in the first innings, with the support of Ricky Ponting's 44 runs and Matthew Hayden's century (119). Razzaq and Saqlain Mushtaq of Pakistan each claimed three wickets.


Second inning conditions were worse than first inning conditions

The second innings of Pakistan was in even poorer shape than the first, and the side was dismissed for 53 runs in 24.5 overs.


 This total was lower than his first-inning total of 59 runs. Four Pakistani batsmen were unable to start an innings even in the second. Imran Nazir, the opening pitcher, led the way with 16 runs scored. Shane Warne continued to bowl brilliantly as he claimed four wickets. In a matter of two days, the match was settled. 


Let me tell you that this Pakistani side, which was defeated in just two days, did not have a weak squad. It consisted of Imran Nazir, Taufiq Umar, Abdul Razzaq, Yunus Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq, Faizal Iqbal, Rashid Khan, Saqlain Mushtaq, Shoaib Akhtar, Waqar Yunus (captain), and Danish Kaneria.


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