In the ongoing four-day warm-up match between the Pakistan cricket team and the Australian Prime Minister’s XI, former captain Babar Azam voluntarily left the field when the umpire ruled him not out after an appeal for a catch.
Despite the umpire’s decision, Babar Azam walked off, acknowledging his dismissal. Following the dismissals of Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique, Babar formed a crucial partnership of 92 runs with skipper Shan Masood, contributing 40 runs before getting out.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Shan Masood showcased an outstanding performance, accumulating an unbeaten 156 runs by the close of play. Pakistan demonstrated commendable cricket throughout the day, finishing at 324-6 after facing 89.4 overs. Wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfraz Ahmed played a vital innings with 41 runs, while opener Abdullah Shafique added 38 runs.
The Pakistan team closed the day on a positive note, providing valuable practice ahead of the challenging Test series against Australia, set to commence on 14 December in Perth. The day’s play highlighted the team’s resilience and preparedness for the upcoming series against formidable opponents.
