Australia
captain Pat Cummins led from the front as the hosts defeated Pakistan by 79
runs in the 2nd Test to clinch the three match series at the Melbourne Cricket
Ground on Friday Dec. 29. Cummins took 5 wickets in both innings and ended with
figures of 10/97 as Australia demolished Pakistan's batting line up. Pakistan
were chasing the target of 317 runs but were all out for 237 in the second
innings with Mitchell Starc still picking up 4 wickets. Pakistan captain Shan
Masood scored a quick 60 while Salman Ali Agha also scored 50 Melbourne Cricket
Ground (MCG), Melbourne, 26 December 2023
Australia 318&262
Pakistan 264&237
Australia beat
Pakistan by Rs.79
