Aussie rally but Pakistan still on top

Australia\'s bowlers salvaged some pride with seven late wickets on day two of the second Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, but Pakistan still looked strong with a 204-run lead.



Resuming on 14 without loss replying to Australia’s first innings total of 127, Pakistan closed today’s second day on 331 for nine.



Openers Imran Farhat 53 and Salman Butt 71 put on 109 for the first wicket and the tourists looked in control at 205 for 2.



Mohammad Yousuf 46 and Umar Akmal 49 also impressed but Australia hit back with the ball.



Doug Bollinger claimed three scalps and Shane Watson picked up two late ones.



Australia lead the series 1-nil.