During Day 3 of the Australia vs. Pakistan second Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on December 28, a humorous incident unfolded when a couple cuddling was displayed on the big screen.
The Melbourne crowd reacted with surprise as captured in a video circulating on X (formerly Twitter), where a girl and a boy, arms around her, hid their faces in embarrassment. The boy later left his seat, waving to the amused crowd. View the MCG clip below.
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It’s usual to witness couples proposing in stadiums, but it was a rare occurrence to see a boy and girl cuddling.
Mitchell Marsh and Steve Smith contribute to Australia securing a lead of over 200 runs in the second Test against Pakistan at the MCG
Mitchell Marsh and Steve Smith played pivotal roles in Australia securing a 241-run lead against Pakistan in the second Test at MCG on Day 3. Marsh came close to a century, scoring 96 runs off 130 balls with 13 boundaries, while Smith contributed 50 off 76 deliveries with three boundaries.
Together, they formed a crucial 153-run partnership, aiding Australia’s recovery from 16/4. Shaheen Afridi and Mir Hamza each took three wickets for Pakistan.
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Australia set a total of 318 in 96.5 overs while batting first, with Marnus Labuschagne leading as the top-scorer with 63 runs off 155 deliveries, featuring five boundaries. Usman Khawaja, David Warne, and Mitchell Marsh contributed with scores of 42, 38, and 41, respectively.
Aamer Jamal shone with the ball for Pakistan, claiming three wickets, while Shaheen Afridi, Mir Hamza, and Hasan Ali secured one wicket each.
In reply, Pakistan was dismissed for 264 in 73.5 overs. Abdullah Shafique and captain Shan Masood recorded scores of 62 (109) and 54 (76), respectively. Australian captain Pat Cummins played a key role, taking five wickets, while Nathan Lyon captured four wickets.
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