Updated On: 27 December, 2023 12:02 PM IST | Melbourne | mid-day online correspondent
Aamer Jamal spearheaded the charge with 3-64 to contain the hosts to 318 after they resumed on 187-3 after being sent into bat

Abdullah Shafique (Pic: AFP)
Opener Abdullah Shafique battled to an unbeaten 39 as Pakistan narrowed Australia`s lead to 250 runs at tea on day two of the AUS vs PAK 2nd Test in Melbourne on Wednesday, losing one wicket in the process.
At the break, they were 68-1 with skipper Shan Masood alongside Shafique on 15, negotiating a still spicy pitch offering swing and seam that saw the visitors take seven wickets in the morning session.