Australia 136-3 in chase of Pakistan's 462-run target in first Test

October 11, 2018 00:00:00

Pakistani cricketer Muhammad Abbas celebrating after taking the wicket of Australian batsman Shaun Marsh during the third day of play of the first Test cricket match at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Wednesday — AFP

DUBAI, Oct 10 (AFP): Australia, chasing a daunting target of 462 runs, were 136-3 at close on the fourth day of the first Test against Pakistan in Dubai on Wednesday.

Usman Khawaja was unbeaten on 50 and Travis Head 34 not out at close with Australia still needing an improbable 326 runs for victory while Pakistan need seven wickets on the final day for a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Medium pacer Mohammad Abbas took all three wickets for 26 runs. Pakistan had declared their second innings on 181-6 after resuming at 45-3.