Updated On: 29 December, 2023 07:10 AM IST | Melbourne | AP
Marsh was out for 96 and Smith for 50 to leave Australia at 187-6 at stumps on Thursday and with a 241-run lead going into the fourth day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

Mitchell Marsh. Pic/AFP
Australia lost their first four wickets for 16 runs in the second innings but a 153-run stand between Steve Smith and Mitchell Marsh had the hosts in a good position with two days to play in the second Test against Pakistan.