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Australia beat Pakistan by 39 runs in first Test

Hosts go 1-0 up against visitors in the three-match series

Sports Desk December 19, 2016

Josh Hazlewood of Australia unsuccessfully appeals for the wicket of Yasir Shah. PHOTO COURTESY: CRICKET AUSTRALIA

Australia captured Pakistan's last two wickets to win the first day-night test in Brisbane by 39 runs before tea on day five on Monday but the touring side won huge admiration for their dogged fourth innings chase.

What a knock that was #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/JzAoVlPSdQ
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 19, 2016

Paceman Mitchell Starc proved the game-breaker, ending a stubborn 71-run partnership between Asad Shafiq and Yasir Shah with a searing delivery that dismissed Shafiq for 137.

Shafiq breaks record to keep Pakistan alive against Australia

Yasir Shah was the last Pakistan wicket to fall when he was run out by Steve Smith with a direct hit for 33. Pakistan managed to score 450 in 145 overs, the highest-ever fourth innings score in Australia.

This is now the highest-ever 4th innings total on Australian soil going past 445 by India in Adelaide in 1978.

via @MazherArshad #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/kwaqjxDdt6
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 19, 2016

Earlier on day four, Shafiq completed his record ninth ton at the number six position to bring Pakistan closer to the 490-run target.

Pakistan can win this Test from here, says Mohammad Hafeez

He was assisted by Mohammad Amir for the 92-run seventh-wicket partnership. Shafiq then accompanied Wahab for a 66-run and in the end Yasir joined him for a 71-run partnership.

Australia take a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series.

COMMENTS (12)

Freedom | 7 years ago | Reply Too many catches dropped by Pakistanis. Younus got out by playing a foolish shot. Pakistani shouldn't praise the team. Aussies has overplayed Pakistan. Hate to say but I don't see light ar the end of the tunnel for Pakistan. Pakistan batting is a fluke.

Naresh | 7 years ago | Reply Well done Pakistan. Better Luck in the Second and Third Tests. Cheers

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Ch. Allah Daad | 7 years ago | Reply Proud of Pakistan Team.

Shakil | 7 years ago | Reply pushups anyone?

Lalit | 7 years ago | Reply Splendid fightback.....Pakistani batsmen specially their tailenders made a mockery of Australian pace attack...a little effort more and Steve smith would be pulling his hair out for his decision of declaration...Pakistani batting lacks consistency and not talent. performances like yesterday are once in a blue moon kind of things due to this inconsistency and lack of application..never the less it was entertaining to the core..better luck next time.

Name | 7 years ago | Reply Excellent

Sarfraj | 7 years ago | Reply Well done ,Good fight you won hearts of cricket lovers .

Muzzammil | 7 years ago | Reply @muz: Exactly my thoughts!

Saeed Masood | 7 years ago | Reply Shabash Team Pakistan you tried your best and fought very honorably you deserve a solid praise...keep t up, we do not have tail enders any more we now have all rounders in Yasir Shah, Wahab Riaz, Mohammed Amir and more, the top six seniors should learn and improve their game they could have easily scored 39 more runs, Misbah please come out of the best captain drunkenness and start playing cricket...

Prof Dr Shahbaz Kureshi | 7 years ago | Reply Pakistan played very well. The team needs to believe they can beat Australia, and it will happen. They have the ability, and when this is coupled with confidence and an ever consuming passion to win, they will be unbeatable. Remember, the centre letter in the word " win " is I.

Fiz | 7 years ago | Reply Superb effort. You couldn't win the match but certainly Have won the hearts. Kudos

muz | 7 years ago | Reply What a brilliant comeback Team Pakistan, though we ended up on the losing side but the way you guys fought was truly amazing, we can learn from our mistakes before going to boxing day test match and bounce back in the series, Thank you Asad for producing one of the finest knocks. Best of luck!

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