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Abbas' demolition act helps Pakistan clinch series win over Australia

AFP

Published: 19 Oct 2018

Abbas' demolition act helps Pakistan clinch series win over Australia
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Pakistan beat Australia by 373 runs in the second and final Test on the fourth day in Abu Dhabi, taking the series 1-0 on Friday.

 

Australia, set a daunting 538-run target, were bowled out for 164 as Pakistan medium pacer Mohammad Abbas rocked them with figures of 5-62 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.

 

Marnus Labuschagne top-scored with 43 while Travis Head made 36 and Aaron Finch 31.

 

The first Test ended in a draw in Dubai last week.

 

Scores: Pakistan 282 and 400-9 declared; Australia 145 and 164.

 

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