David Warner gets a life on 2 runs! Pakistan star cricketer drops easy catch on slips on Day 1 of 2nd Test

The Pakistan cricket team has locked horns against Australia for the second Test game on December 26 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Stadium. Notably, the Men in Green have slipped to second place in the WTC Cycle 2023-2025 after losing the first Test against the hosts in Perth. Meanwhile, the side is looking to dominate the home side to win the Test series to level up the series by 1-1.

On the other hand, Australia had a great year, as they won the World Test Championship Final in June earlier this year and beat India to become the new ODI World Cup 2023 champions. However, they have set their eyes on the ongoing Test series and will be looking to win the second Test to seal the series against the Pakistani team.

Emphasizing the game, it was Pakistan skipper Shan Masood who won the toss and invited the home side to bat first. However, after opting to field first, Pakistani star cricketer Asad Shafique dropped the easy catch of Australia’s left-handed batter David Warner for just 2 runs on Boxing Day. Notably, Shaheen Shah Afridi who missed an opportunity to give his side an early breakthrough to dismantle Warner.

Asad Shafique’s little error in the first half helped David Warner get another lifeline in the game

Notably, Asad Shafique’s little error in the first half helped Warner get another lifeline in the game. Meanwhile, the left-handed batter had scored 38 runs before Salman Ali Agha dismissed him. In addition, Usman Khawaja put up 42 runs. However, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith are unbeaten with 23 and 20 runs, respectively, putting the hosts into the commanding position on Day 1 of the second Test on December 26.

David Warner gets a life on two! Shaheen Afridi gets the ball swinging and Abdullah Shafique puts it down at first slip #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/EJc4AptxJk

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