Pakistan score 132-2 in reply to Australia’s big first-innings total

Australia boosted their dominant position on day two of the first Test against Pakistan in Perth.

Mitchell Marsh clubbed 90 off 107 balls as Australia added another 141 runs to reach 487 all out, despite Pakistan bowler Aamer Jamal returning figures of 6-111 on debut.

In response, Pakistan ended day two on 132-2, trailing by 355 runs.

It was slow going for the tourists, who were anchored by Imam-ul-Haq’s watchful and unbeaten 38 off 136 balls.

Australia resumed on 346-5, and Marsh continued his form from the summer Ashes series by passing 50 but wicketkeeper Carey was bowled on 34 by debutant Jamal, ending a 90-run sixth-wicket partnership. Carey’s departure led to an acceleration from Marsh, whose innings included 15 fours and one six before he was bowled by Khurram Shahzad. Jamal rounded off his pleasing debut haul by removing bowlers Mitchell Starc (12), Pat Cummins (9) and Nathan Lyon (5).

Pakistan openers Abdullah Shafique and Imam shared a first-wicket stand of 74, with their 50 being brought up after 26 overs.

After David Warner’s catch off the bowling of Nathan Lyon, on his return to Test cricket, took the wicket of Shafique on 42, Pakistan captain Shan Masood upped the tempo.

Chief scores:

Australia 487 all out: David Warner 164 (211), Jamal 6-111

Pakistan 132-2: Abdullah Shafique 42 (121), Mitchell Starc 1-24.

BBC

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