Updated On: 11 March, 2022 07:43 AM IST | Karachi | Agencies
In all, 1,187 runs were scored for the loss of only 14 wickets, as bowlers toiled and batters dominated on a lifeless flat track

Pakistan`s captain Babar Azam (R) and teammate Mohammad Rizwan inspect the pitch during a practice session at the National Cricket Stadium in Karachi. Pic/AFP
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium’s pitch, where the first Test between Pakistan and Australia ended in a tame draw on Tuesday, has officially been rated “below average” by the match referee and given a demerit point.
In all, 1,187 runs were scored for the loss of only 14 wickets, as bowlers toiled and batters dominated on a lifeless flat track.