Published on 04:21 PM, October 19, 2018

Abbas floors Australia to seal series win for Pakistan

Pakistan pacer Muhammad Abbas celebrates after dismissing Australia's Shaun Marsh on the third day of the first Test in Dubai yesterday. PHOTO: AFP

Seamer Mohammad Abbas tore through the Australian batting order, claiming his second five-wicket haul of the match as Pakistan sealed a 373-run victory in the second and final test in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

Chasing a mammoth target of 538, Australia were reduced to 164-9 in their second innings to lose the match and the series 1-0 after lunch on the fourth day. Usman Khawaja did not bat due to a knee injury.