Australia v Pakistan: Azhar Ali's 139 frustrates hosts in rain-hit second Test
| Second Test, Melbourne (day two): |
| Pakistan 310-6: Azhar 139*, Shafiq 50, Bird 3-91, Hazlewood 2-33 |
| Australia: Yet to bat |
| Scorecard |
Opening batsman Azhar Ali scored an unbeaten century to lead Pakistan to 310 for six on a rain-interrupted second day of the second Test against Australia on Tuesday.
Azhar was 139 not out with Mahomet amir on twenty-eight as rain restrain the action at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
After thirty-nine overs were lost on the gap day, the weather tried the complete middle session on Tues.
Australia's bowlers may manage solely 2 wickets on day 2.
Resuming on 142-4, Asian nation were 232-4 for four at lunch before Australia finally broke through with the new ball once play resumed.
Asad Shafiq was caught within the slips by captain Steve Smith off Jackson Bird moments once citing his fifty.
Josh Hazlewood before long had wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed caught by Matt Renshaw within the slips for ten.
More rain is forecast on Wed and Thursday in Melbourne, creating a draw the foremost doubtless result.
Australia lead the three-Test series 1-0.
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