Hasan says Australian bowlers made strides on NSK's surface due to pace

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali has identified the main difference between the home side and the Australians as they were on the receiving end from the visitors on Day Three of the second Test in Karachi.

Australia bowled Pakistan out for 148 after declaring their first inning on 556/9. They didn't enforce follow-on and instead batted again, making Pakistan bowlers toil hard at the National Stadium.

After the play on Day Three, Hasan opined that lack of pace and irresponsible batting were two main things which led Australia to dominate.

"The main difference between the two teams is obviously pace. They average 140 kph+ and we are bowling at the pace we have. We have just didn't perform as we should have. This is a flat track and our batting lineup will have to take some responsibility, Hasan said.

Hasan further added that his teammates have vast experience of playing cricket at the National Stadium and hopes that the batters can replicate the batting masterclass they showed in the Rawalpindi Test.

"We have played a lot of domestic cricket and T20 here. The ball reverses a bit but if we survive that period, there are a lot of runs on offer. Hopefully, as we batted well in the first Test, we can bat well again in the last innings here and try to save the game," Hasan added.

It must be noted that the first Test in Rawalpindi ended in a draw while the third Test of the series is scheduled to take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from March 21.