2nd Test 2022: Pakistan vs Australia, AUS Chose to Bat

Mitchell Swepson of Australia is set for debut as both pakistan and Australia eye win in Karachi.

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Usman Khawaja and David Warner have given Australia a bright start against Pakistan as Australia won the toss and chose to bat.

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After the first Test ended in a dead-rubber, both teams will look to register a win ahead of the final Test in Lahore.

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Azhar Ali of Pakistan also scored175 in the first innings while Abdullah Shafique scored his maiden Test ton in the second innings.

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Australia skipper Pat Cummins confirmed on the eve of the second Test that Queensland spinner Mitchell Swepson will make his Test debut in Karachi.

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Mitchell will replace Josh Hazlewood in the playing XI. The match is being played at National Stadium in Karachi.

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