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Australia beat Pakistan by innings and 48 runs, seal series

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Ashes 2019 - Fifth Test - England v Australia - Kia Oval, London, Britain - September 14, 2019 Australia's Nathan Lyon appeals the wicket of England's Jos Buttler Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia beat Pakistan by an innings and 48 runs in the second test at Adelaide Oval on Monday to sweep their two-test series 2-0.

Pakistan lost their last two wickets after the dinner-break to be bowled out for 239 in their second innings, having been called to follow on by Tim Paine's side.

Nathan Lyon finished with innings best figures of 5-69.

Australia won the first test in Brisbane by an innings and five runs.

(Reporting by Ian Ransom; Editing by Peter Rutherford; Editing by Alison Williams)

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