In the cricket match between Australia and Pakistan, Australia finally got their first breakthrough after 36.2 overs and 74 runs later, with Abdullah Shafique becoming Nathan Lyon's 497th Test wicket. Pakistan's skipper, Shan Masood, struck at a rate of 100+ in the last five overs. Mitchell Starc caught Masood behind for 30. Imam Ul Haq gave Pakistan a lifeline on day two. Australia's Nathan Lyon was wicketless until the 37th over, showcasing his enduring class. Australia declared with a lead of 449 runs, with Alex Carey reaching a century of Test dismissals as Pakistan's captain snicked off. Australia took Pakistan's top three wickets in 6.4 overs. Cummins got Babar after a superb spell of bowling.
Cummins gets Babar after a superb spell of bowling! #AUSvPAK
Australia have Pakistan's top three back in the dugout in 6.4 overs π₯ https://t.co/uw9gmUVVhz
Red, red, red! Pakistan 3-19 #AUSvPAK https://t.co/NTF41Iylcp
Alex Carey reaches a century of Test dismissals as the Pakistan captain snicks off! @NRMAInsurance | #AUSvPAK | #MilesoneMoment https://t.co/6leaJK0ZoL
It only takes 5.3 overs for Babar Azam to walk in π #AUSvPAK
Shan Masood would not want to watch this πΆ πΉ https://t.co/qMwcGMniNO | #AUSvPAK (Only available in IND, PAK, BAN and SL) https://t.co/6JSsv3L9fF
Starc strikes in the first over π₯ #AUSvPAK
Pakistan have got the extra tour match they wanted - and some big names will take part ahead of the Boxing Day Test #AUSvPAK https://t.co/0OYIxnCeUt
Usman Khawaja in Tests has been unstoppable in 2023 π₯ Australia declare and Pakistan need 450 to win https://t.co/ZF6dwXeT3p | #AUSvPAK https://t.co/K9mQADDM36
Usman Khawaja out for 90 - and Australia have declared with a lead of 449 runs #AUSvPAK
A 100-run stand between Khawaja and Marsh and Australia are cruising π€ #AUSvPAK
The bouncer clatters into Mitch Marsh's helmet! Thankfully he's ok to continue #AUSvPAK https://t.co/dRopvWHxiw
Back-to-back fifties and Mitchell Marsh is making it look all too easy π https://t.co/ZF6dwXeT3p | #AUSvPAK https://t.co/sqxFuDFZ0a
That'll be lunch! Australia leading by 402 runs with six wickets in hand #AUSvPAK
A patient, determined, gritty half-century from Usman Khawaja! #AUSvPAK
Travis Head hits it straight to cover and now a review against Mitch Marsh! Are Pakistan still in this? Tune in live now on Foxtel and Channel 7 #AUSvPAK
The second wicket of the session falls! Head hits it straight to cover #AUSvPAK
Gets Steve Smith's wicket twice on his debut Test You've done well, Khurram Shahzad π https://t.co/f6zDKD3HYe
By a kitten's whisker! π€ Khurram Shahzad gets Steve Smith for the second time! #AUSvPAK https://t.co/G9IsCteIir
Shahzad has THREE π€ He gets Smith for 45! #AUSvPAK
Welcome to day 4 in Perth βοΈ Australia are firmly in the driving seat on a surface starting to play a few tricks. What lead is a good one before they declare? #AUSvPAK
Josh Hazlewood reveals Travis Head's cheeky justification for taking the wicket that might've been Nathan Lyon's 500th... π #AUSvPAK https://t.co/Vyn1svEbk6
"Pakistan have come here with talismanic captains and generational talents, GOAT allrounders and star-studded sides, and have four wins in 38 Tests to show for it - never two in the same series" @Danny61000 writes β #AUSvPAK
Marnus Labuschagne will undergo a scan after copping a blow to his finger off a Khurram Shahzad delivery More details π https://t.co/X83BZGlScG #AUSvPAK https://t.co/SvberM8lQ6
Marnus Labuschagne will undergo a scan after copping a blow to his finger off a Khurram Shahzad deliver More details π https://t.co/X83BZGlScG #AUSvPAK https://t.co/mNTPJIBcON
Lyon left one short of 500 wickets as Australia extend lead over Pakistan https://t.co/awqHsK0CP3
Lyon left one short of 500 wickets as Australia extend lead over Pakistan https://t.co/6mn5Q9vImN
More pitch tricks expected in Perth as Marnus Labuschagne heads for scans on his injured finger | @LouisDBCameron #AUSvPAK https://t.co/CaldICAuHC
If you missed any of the action from the West Test today, catch up via @ARamseyCricket's report from Perth Stadium #AUSvPAK https://t.co/TqxhcswFFq
Bounce from Shahzad and Marnus is hurt π― πΉ https://t.co/2YoKsUu0He | #AUSvPAK (Only available in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka) https://t.co/YMQsqQAVN2
Now Smith cops a nasty one on the arm right before stumps. He's being looked at out in the middle #AUSvPAK https://t.co/V79oxjqF7m
Steve Smith *just* clears the rope late on day three! #AUSvPAK https://t.co/fFoQSxek2t
Smith and Khawaja steady the ship after a rocky start A 50-run stand for the pair π€ #AUSvPAK
Khurram Shahzad cramps David Warner and gets him out for a duck π¦ πΉ https://t.co/vipe7jBKzr | #AUSvPAK (Only available in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka) https://t.co/hbgKt44tSt
Can't say we were expecting Usman Khawaja to get sledged by @isaguha mid-innings π€£ #AUSvPAK https://t.co/1C5CbX1e0C
Pakistan on the attack now with the quicks charging in π #AUSvPAK https://t.co/7nhGjsiePk
Ouch! Marnus Labuschagne cops a nasty one on the hand and is getting some treatment out in the middle #AUSvPAK https://t.co/UMHmIgHjuF
An indecisive poke and that was the end of Babar βοΈ (Only available in the subcontinent) | #AUSvPAK
An early breakthrough for Pakistan with Warner on his way without scoring #AUSvPAK https://t.co/pVrXaVGKkv
Head gets the final wicket for Australia with Pakistan all out for 271. That's tea! Lyon remains on 499 wickets #AUSvPAK https://t.co/j36zId9C09
Get to a TV or stream now on Kayo with Nathan Lyon hunting wicket No.500! #AUSvPAK
Rapid glovework from Alex Carey and Nathan Lyon now has 499 Test wickets! #CleanHands | #AUSvPAK https://t.co/ft6aVewg8k
That's a terrific catch from Usman Khawaja! #AUSvPAK https://t.co/e9XmDPIttL
Saud Shakeel βοΈ Faheem Ashraf βοΈ Australia take two wickets post-lunch and are looking to wrap up Pakistan's tail #AUSvPAK
This over from Patrick Cummins π₯΅ #AUSvPAK https://t.co/GQQTE61eGG
Josh Hazlewood is relentless. Great summary from the Fox Cricket team #AUSvPAK https://t.co/iJOIiQo8By
Australia take the new ball β¨ Pakistan 212-6 #AUSvPAK
SEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED! A thing of beauty from Mitchell Starc! #PlayOfTheDay | @nrmainsurance | #AUSvPAK https://t.co/tc7VJf2zQP
Brilliance from Lyon and sharp work from Carey to whip off the bails! #CleanHands | #AUSvPAK https://t.co/07LXoAn9VO
A resolute, gritty innings from Imam-ul-Haq 𧱠https://t.co/ZF6dwXeT3p | #AUSvPAK https://t.co/PH5EMzfca2
A 161-run fifty for Imam-ul-Haq 𧱠https://t.co/ZF6dwXeT3p | #AUSvPAK https://t.co/AIWxdeZqjv
Babar is off the mark in style #AUSvPAK https://t.co/JI5p0naEAG
Shahzad cleanly bowled by an outstanding delivery by Cummins. The lack of a crowd at Optus is carbon offsetting this Test, too. Kudos. #AUSvPAK
A dramatic start to the day! Almost a run out in the first ball...and then Cummins rattles Shahzad's stumps in the third ball #AUSvPAK
Oh my, nearly a very dramatic start to day three! #AUSvPAK https://t.co/iavJwGqiBd
Welcome to day 3 in Perth π Pakistan have given themselves a foundation in reply to Australia's big first innings total. This is a crucial day for them - can they bat throughout? #AUSvPAK
Great signs for Australia with the skipper in the nets ahead of next week's Test in Mumbai π #INDvAUS More: https://t.co/j1Fqyll4VF https://t.co/gBwAP1lw35
Wicketless until the 37th over, Australia were given yet another reminder of Nathan Lyonβs enduring class on day two in Perth, writes @LouisDBCameron π #AUSvPAK https://t.co/ExtOUQQLZN
"It wasn't meant to be." Mitch Marsh came so close to a hometown ton in his first Perth Test in six years, but it did little to take away from what was a special day for him and his family. @ARamseyCricket spoke to Mitch and brother Shaun following day two in Perth π #AUSvPAK
"It wasn't meant to be." Mitch Marsh came so close to a hometown ton in his first Perth Test in six years, but it did little to take away from what was a special day for him and his family. @ARamseyCricket spoke to Mitch and brother Shaun following day two in Perth π #AUSvPAKβ¦
No hometown hundred, but Mitch Marsh is proud to have done it his way π https://t.co/XsLaU6zQjW | #AUSvPAK https://t.co/x4byw5frxd
A picture-perfect wicket πΈπ― #AUSvPAK https://t.co/NrQEWM5U4m
Mitch Marsh misses home century as Pakistan dig in on day two in Perth https://t.co/Wa1A313jzM
The late breakthrough π Relief for the Aussies on the stroke of stumps! @nrmainsurance #PlayOfTheDay #AUSvPAK https://t.co/hEmKofH7Yj
Stumps. Imam Ul Haq dug in to give Pakistan some life ahead of what's set to be a hot day three at Perth Stadium #AUSvPAK https://t.co/tRey4o5OvU
Mitchell Starc strikes, and skipper Shan Masood is caught behind for 30! #AUSvPAK
In the last five overs, Pakistan have upped the scoring rate to close to 6rpo, with skipper Shan Masood striking at 100+ π₯ #AUSvPAK
36.2 overs and 74 runs later, Australia FINALLY get their first breakthrough! Abdullah Shafique is Nathan Lyon's 497th Test wicket π #AUSvPAK
π«’ A bit to unpack here as Alex Carey comes ever-so-close to taking the bails off behind the stumps #AUSvPAK https://t.co/QVQuo4pJJB