Pakistan in control against Australia

Pakistan took control of the second Test against Australia in Abu Dhabi with halfcenturies from Fakhar Zaman and Azhar Ali, and Mohammad Abbas taking a career-best five for 33.

Australia were dismissed for 145 in their first innings and Pakistan then increased their lead to 281 runs as they moved on to 144-2 by the close on day two.

After a draw in the first Test Australia now have little hope of a first series victory in Asia since 2011.