Pakistan battles hard, edges closer to victory target

<p>Colombo: Taufiq Umar hit a dogged 88 as new-look Pakistan made slow, but steady progress towards winning the first cricket Test against world champions Australia here on Sunday. <p>Pakistan, chasing a victory target of 316, took its lunch score of 103

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Pak makes strong bid to win 1st Test against Australia

<p>Colombo: Pakistan, chasing a victory target of 316, made a superb start to reach 103 for one by lunch on the fourth day of the first cricket Test against Australia here on Sunday. <p>Openers Taufiq Umar and Imran Nazir defied the

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