Australia dominates as Pakistan falls short, all out for 89

PERTH: In a heartbreaking turn of events at Perth, Australia emerged victorious in the first Test against Pakistan, securing a commanding 360-run win after dismissing the visitors for a mere 89 runs. Australia managed to mark their victory in less than four days of the game.

Shan Masood’s captaincy, which aimed to lead Pakistan to their first Test victory in Australia since 1995, faced a formidable challenge from Australia’s spin maestro Nathan Lyon and their potent pace attack.

Pakistan’s pursuit of the daunting 450-run target set by Australia encountered significant hurdles as they managed only 53 runs with the loss of four wickets.

Australia declares with formidable target of 450 for Pakistan

Captain Shan Masood contributed only 17 runs as the Green Shirts struggled against the relentless Australian bowling attack.

The turning point of the match came when Nathan Lyon achieved a significant milestone, claiming his 500th Test wicket. Lyon’s spin wizardry, coupled with the prowess of Australia’s pace bowlers, shattered Pakistan’s aspirations to clinch victory, leaving the visitors in a precarious position.

The defeat marked a challenging start for Pakistan in the Test series, prompting introspection and strategic analysis as they aim to bounce back in the upcoming matches. Australia, on the other hand, showcased their dominance on home soil, setting the tone for the series and leaving Pakistan with the task of regrouping for the subsequent Tests.