Pakistan's impressive bowling performance on Day 2 of the MCG Test saw them dismiss Australia for a total of 318 runs. The day began with Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head aiming to build on their partnership from the previous day. Labuschagne wasted no time in attacking the bowling, hitting boundaries through extra cover and fine leg. However, his innings was cut short when he edged a delivery that swung away from him.
Travis Head, on the other hand, played an aggressive innings, confidently hitting boundaries against the spinners. He took on Agha Salman and smashed him for a six and a four through covers. Mitchell Marsh joined in the attacking display, surviving a couple of close DRS decisions before launching an assault on the Pakistan bowlers. However, his cameo came to an end when he was caught by Aamer Jamal off Mir Hamza's bowling after scoring a quick 41 off just 60 balls.
Pakistan's pacers, led by Shaheen Afridi, made excellent use of the new ball and picked up crucial wickets. Afridi swung the ball into Alex Carey, who inside-edged it to the wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan for a brilliant catch. Mitchell Starc also hit a couple of boundaries but fell in the same over. Despite being hit on a few occasions, Pat Cummins, the Australian captain, held on until he was tempted by a delivery and was caught in the deep on the leg-side.
Throughout the innings, Pakistan's bowlers displayed discipline and skill, capitalizing on the favorable bowling conditions. However, they did give away 52 runs in extras, including 20 in byes and 15 in leg byes. Despite this, they managed to bowl out Australia for a respectable total.
Pakistan's bowlers showed great focus and determination, taking all their catches and executing their plans effectively. With the first innings completed, it is now crucial for Pakistan's batsmen to respond strongly and set the stage for a competitive match.
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