Mitchell Marsh makes a superb diving catch to finish Agha Salman’s strong performance in the second Test between AUS and PAK.
Mitchell Marsh makes a superb diving catch to finish Agha Salman’s strong performance
On Day 4 of the second Test against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh made a spectacular catch to aid his team secure the vital wicket of Agha Salman.
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The West Australian charged forward, essentially putting an end to the tourists’ chances of tying the series ahead of the third Test.
The dismissal came in the 68th over of the game, when Pat Cummins introduced Mitchell Starc to the attack.
The left-hander unleashed a bouncer, and the right-hander tried for the pull but was denied by a top edge.
Marsh charged in from the third man, even though the ball appeared to be dying on him. However, the 32-year-old jumped forward and caught the fish, sending Salman packing for 50 out of 70 delivery.
The very next ball saw Starc send another wicked bouncer to Mir Hamza, who edged it and Steve Smith take another amazing diving catch, giving Australia a 79-run triumph.
Consequently, the hosts now hold a commanding 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Mitchell Marsh’s 96 in the second innings in Perth is crucial to Australia’s triumph
Meanwhile, the seam-bowling all-rounder was brilliant with the bat in both innings, hitting 41 and 96 runs to help Australia.
His 96 in the second innings was extremely important because the home team was just 70 runs ahead with six wickets in hand.
He combined with Steve Smith to put up 153 runs, giving Australia a commanding 241-run lead before stumps on Day 3.
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Alex Carey’s 53 and other late-inning contributions extended the margin above 300. Nonetheless, Pakistan’s hitters showed tenacity and threatened to chase down the 317-run goal.
Particularly in the last hour of Day 4. Pat Cummins, who took a fifer in the first innings, added five more to his score as the visitors were bowled out for 237.