PAK vs AUS 2nd Test : Babar Azam's glorious unbeaten century keeps Pakistan's hope alive

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Chasing a target of 506 runs, Pakistan take on Australia on Day 5 of the ongoing second Test match at the National Stadium in Karachi, on Wednesday.

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The hosts reached 192 for two at Stumps on Day 4, with Babar Azam remaining unbeaten after smashing a century

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The Pakistan captain registered 102 runs off 198 balls and also slammed 12 fours. Australia declared their second innings on 97 for two

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As per the current score Pakistan is playing at 310 for 4 and they require 196 more runs with 36 overs remaining at the run rate of 2.21

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The backbone of Pakistan's defiance has been Babar's brilliance and his 228-run partnership with opener Abdullah Shafique, as the pair hauled the hosts back from a dire 21 for 2

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Currently Babar Azam is playing at 178 not out along with Mohammed Rizwan who is playing at 24 on 60 balls

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