Sarfaraz Ahmed’s tremendous century ensured that Pakistan reached 454 against Australia on Day Two of the first Test at Dubai. Steve O’Keefe grabbed two wickets to finally open his account in Test cricket. Nathan Lyon grabbed two wickets as well to go with Mitchell Johnson’s three, but the match is firmly in Pakistan’s control.
Asad Shafiq continued his good form, scoring a hard-fought 89 till he became O’Keefe’s first Test wicket. However, the session belonged to Sarfaraz, who hammered 14 boundaries en route to a terrific 109 to propel Pakistan to a commanding total of 454 when he was dismissed.
Earlier, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shafiq, Sarfaraz. In 28 overs, they scored an impressive 109 for the loss of just one wicket to put the match firmly in their control. Pakistan started the day on a middling 219 for four after spending much of Day One stonewalling the bowling in an attempt to survive. When Misbah started in similar fashion facing a maiden over from Johnson, it seemed that the strategy would continue again. However, Misbah attacked Nathan Lyon, hoisting the off-spinner over midwicket for a big six to stamp his authority on the spinner.
Brief scores:
Pakistan 454 (Azhar Ali 53, Younis Khan 106, Misbah-ul-Haq 69, Asad Shafiq 89, Sarfaraz Ahmed 109; Mitchell Johsnon 3 for 39, Steve O’Keefe 2 for 107, Nathan Lyon 2 for 148) vs Australia.
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