The four-day warm-up match between Pakistan and the Australian Prime Minister’s XI concluded in a draw as the day came to an abrupt end due to a sudden and unexpected freak storm in Canberra.
Cricket Australia reported that the region experienced a severe storm on Friday, during which strong winds forcefully dislodged the covers protecting the Manuka Oval pitch, leaving it vulnerable to heavy rainfall.
The game was called off today due to safety concerns following a thorough inspection of the pitch by the umpires and team captains.
On the third day of the practice match on Friday, Pakistan’s bowlers struggled to make significant breakthroughs, managing to take only two wickets. The home team, which had resumed their first innings at 149-2 in response to Pakistan’s declared total of 391-9 in Canberra, continued their steady progress. By the end of the day’s play, they had reached 367-4 in 141 overs.
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