Watch: Usman Khawaja's Stunning Catch To Dismiss Faheem Ashraf During AUS vs PAK 1st Test

Australian opener Usman Khawaja pulled off a stunning catch on Day 3 of the ongoing Test match against the Pakistan team. Usman Khawaja took the catch to dismiss Pakistan all-rounder Faheem Ashraf for a low score in the first innings on Saturday, December 16.

The Pakistan cricket team started the third day with a score of 132-2, with overnight batters Khurram Shahzad and Imam-ul-Haq at the crease. However, they lost the nightwatchman in the first over of the day, as skipper Pat Cummins rattled his stumps with a straight delivery.

The visitors looked comfortable, with a score of 181-3 on the board. However, Imam-ul-Haq lost his patience after reaching the half-century mark. The southpaw was stumped after stepping out off Nathan Lyon. Former skipper Babar Azam (21) was also dismissed in quick succession.

At lunch on the third day, Pakistan were 203-6 after losing the wicket of wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed. Saud Shakeel failed to convert his start into a big score in away conditions, as he was dismissed for 28 runs off 43 deliveries by Josh Hazlewood after the break.

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Watch – Usman Khawaja Grabs Stunning Catch To Dismiss Faheem Ashraf

Faheem Ashraf mistimed the pull shot off Pat Cummins’ delivery, and Usman Khawaja took a stunning catch at square leg. The Australian opener executed a clean dive forward to secure this sensational catch. Faheem had to go back to the pavilion after scoring 9 runs.

That’s a terrific catch from Usman Khawaja! #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/e9XmDPIttL

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 16, 2023

Pakistan Manage To Score 271 Runs In First Innings

The Pakistan cricket team lost the remaining three wickets, adding only 30 runs to their first innings. The visitors ended up with a score of 271 runs, trailing Australia by 216 runs. Young batter Agha Salman remained unbeaten, scoring 28 runs with four boundaries.

Australia posted a total of 487 in their first innings, led by veteran opener David Warner, who scored an impressive 164 runs. Mitchell Marsh made a significant contribution with a swashbuckling 90 runs and played a crucial role in a 90-run partnership with Alex Carey.

Pakistan XI: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Aamir Jamal and Khurram Shahzad.

Australia XI: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

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