PERTH (AUSTRALIA), Dec 15:
Australia hit back with two late wickets as Pakistan clawed to 132-2 and trailed by 355 runs in the first test on Friday.
Pakistan fast bowler Aamer Jamal grabbed 6-111 in his debut test, claiming the last four of the five wickets before Australia was bowled out for 487 after it resumed Day 2 at 346-5.
Opening pair Abdullah Shafique (42) and Imam-ul-Haq (38 not out) thwarted the pace trio of captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc before offspinner Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc struck in the last session.
Lyon had Shafique caught at leg slip for 42 off 121 balls as the Pakistan right-hander fell in the trap and attempted an aggressive shot while walking out of his crease. Lyon moved closer to the 500-wicket mark as he took his tally in test cricket to 497 by finishing the day at 1-40.(PTI)
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