(Reuters) - Asad Shafiq and Babar Azam provided stability in the middle order after Pakistan lost a couple of early wickets as the hosts stretched their lead to 369 at lunch on day three of the second and final test against Australia in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
The pair had added 72 runs for the fifth wicket at the break to ensure Pakistan remain in control on 232 for four in their second innings.
