CANBERRA: Prime Minister’s XI posted 149-2 in 60 overs after Pakistan declared their innings at 391-9 on the second day of the four-day game at Manuka Oval.
Pakistan captain Shan Masood resumed his overnight tally of 156 to add 45 more runs to his score, reaching his third first-class double hundred.
He ended with an unbeaten 201 from 298 deliveries, including 14 boundaries and a maximum.
Prime Minister’s XI’s right-arm fast bowler Jordan Buckingham, who had taken three wickets the previous day, struck twice today to complete a five-wicket haul against Pakistan.
He removed Aamir Jamal and Mir Hamza, who both went out cheaply.
Shan Masood declared the innings after Khurram Shahzad was run out courtesy of a direct hit by Nathan McSweeney, with the scorecard reading 391-9 in 116.2 overs.
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In return, Prime Minister’s XI opening duo of Cameron Bancroft (53, 128b, 3x4s) and Marcus Harris (49, 102b, 6x4s) put up a 96-run stand to give their team a solid start.
Abrar Ahmed provided the breakthrough for Pakistan, dismissing Harris in the 36th over.
Right-arm pacer Khurram Shahzad trapped Bancroft LBW to provide Pakistan with the second wicket.
Cameron Green (18 not out, 71b, 2x4s) and Matt Renshaw (19 not out, 60b, 1×4) batted together to add 37 more runs to take the total to 149-2 at stumps, with the side trailing by 242.
The third day’s play at Manuka Oval will resume at 04:30 PKT.
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