Watch: Aamir Jamal Cleans Up Alex Carey With An Absolute Peach On Day 2 Of Perth Test
Published - 15 Dec 2023, 11:22 AM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 10:19 AM
Pakistan Test debutant Aamir Jamal provided an early breakthrough for his team on the second day of the ongoing first Test against Australia in Perth. Aamir Jamal cleaned up Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey by through an absolute beauty in the first innings.
The home team started the second day with a total of 346/5, with Mitchell Marsh and Alex Carey as overnight batters at the crease. Opener David Warner scored 164 runs off 211 balls, including 16 boundaries and four sixes, to help the team finish with a good total on day 1.
Watch – Aamir Jamal Rattles Alex Carey’s Stumps
Aamer Jamal secured his third wicket in the opening session by dismissing Alex Carey. Jamal’s delivery seemed significant and beat Carey’s outside edge, crashing into the top of the off-stump. Jamal’s crucial breakthrough marked the end of a significant partnership.
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I Couldn’t Find My Rhythm – Aamir Jamal
“In my first spell, I couldn’t find my rhythm. In my second spell, I felt better. Later, I spoke to the captain and wanted another spell. We planned for both of them (Warner & Head) with short balls, and that helped us succeed. Head was playing the cut shot well so it was our plan to have the (catching) fielder outside the circle. He was playing the shot even if it wasn’t that short, so that’s how we got him out.” Jamal said after the day in the post-match presser.
The ongoing three-match Test series between the two teams is part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25. Pakistan is currently leading the WTC standings with a 100% winning record, while Australia is in fifth place in the table with 18 points in their tally.
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