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Pakistan 142 for four at stumps against Australia

Published December 26, 2016 Updated December 26, 2016 06:28am

MELBOURNE: Pakistan's batsmen were under pressure when play finished early on the first day of the second Test against Australia at the MCG on Monday.

When play was halted due to rain, the visitors were 142 for four after electing to bat, with opener Azhar Ali on 66 and Asad Shafiq on four.

Jackson Bird picked up two wickets after lunch to lead the Australian attack.

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