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Khawaja, Smith help Aussies build big lead over Pakistan

“For me, probably the general idea would be halfway through the day tomorrow [to declare], could be earlier or later, but that will be the rough guide”

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Usman Khawaja (left) and Steve Smith during their unbeaten  79-run stand on Saturday. Pic/AFP

Usman Khawaja (left) and Steve Smith during their unbeaten 79-run stand on Saturday. Pic/AFP

Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith dug in to stretch Australia’s lead and take the first Test away from Pakistan on Saturday, as veteran spinner Nathan Lyon moved within one wicket of the 500-mark. The hosts reached stumps on Day Three here at 84-2, building their lead to 300 after bowling out the visitors on the cusp of tea for 271 in reply to their first innings 487. 

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