Both past history and current form favours Australia as they take on Pakistan in the second and final Test at the Adelaide Oval.

The hosts are aiming to clinch the two-match series after their victory by an innings and five runs in the first Test in Brisbane.

The visitors, meanwhile, have now lost 13 Tests on the trot on Australian soil and have their task cut out as they look to arrest that slide. They will hope that that the pink-ball in a day-night affair in Adelaide can bring them better fortunes.

Can Australia make a strong start in the final Test or will Pakistan bounce back from their Brisbane defeat? Find out by following the ball-by-ball LIVE updates from the Adelaide Oval below.