Australia has taken a 1-0 lead in its three-match sequence towards Pakistan after thumping the vacationers by 360 runs at Perth Stadium.

The Pakistanis had been rolled for 89 in 30.2 overs following a pitiful batting efficiency on day 4 as Australia’s world-class bowling assault wreaked havoc on a risky deck.

Sunday’s motion was headlined by Nathan Lyon’s five hundredth Test wicket, with the veteran off-spinner turning into the third Australian to succeed in the profession milestone.

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DAVID WARNER – 9

164 and 0

It appeared inevitable.

Warner has developed a fame for acting at his greatest when his again’s towards the wall, and he as soon as once more defied his critics with a twenty sixth Test century on day one of many sequence opener.

The veteran opener couldn’t convert that type into the second innings, falling sufferer to debutant Khurram Shahzad for a duck after top-edging a pull shot.

USMAN KHAWAJA – 8

41 and 90

Khawaja was bitterly unfortunate to not attain triple figures within the second innings, caught at deep third-man for 90 whereas Australia chased a declaration.

The Queenslander’s persistence was evident all through the match, not often making an error towards the swinging Kookaburra.

He additionally claimed an aesthetic low catch to take away Faheem Ashraf on day three.

MARNUS LABUSCHAGNE – 3

16 and a couple of

The Queenslander’s love affair with Perth Stadium is seemingly over, failing to contribute in both innings of this week’s season opener towards Pakistan.

He fell to an excellent supply from seamer Faheem Ashraf within the first innings earlier than top-edging a pull shot late on day three.

However, Labuschagne was Australia’s greatest fielder in Perth, probably saving ten runs within the first innings.

STEVE SMITH – 6

31 and 45

As has usually been the case for Smith this 12 months, he made a begin in each innings with out changing both into substantial scores.

The Australian vice-captain regarded in classic contact throughout the second innings in Perth earlier than a marginal LBW determination ended his knock early on day 4.

Earlier within the match, the right-hander fished at a size supply outdoors off stump whereas dealing with debutant Khurram Shahzad, edging by to the wicketkeeper.

TRAVIS HEAD – 5

40 and 14

In each innings of the Perth Test, Head departed after slashing away from his physique whereas attempting to choose up the tempo.

The South Australian fell right into a preconceived third-man lure on day one earlier than chipping a regulation match in direction of cowl on Sunday.

Head additionally claimed a wicket within the first innings, however his breakthrough obtained a combined reception after it robbed Nathan Lyon of an opportunity to take his five hundredth Test wicket on day three.

MITCHELL MARSH – 9

90 and 63*, 1-34

It was an exquisite homecoming for the West Australian fan favorite who vindicated the choice to maintain him forward of Cameron Green within the pecking order.

Marsh, enjoying his first Test match in Perth since 2017, fell agonisingly wanting triple figures within the first innings earlier than clobbering a fast half-century on day 4. It was the primary time he had handed fifty in each innings of a Test match.

The 32-year-old, later named participant of the match, additionally snared the essential wicket off Pakistan famous person Babar Azam on Saturday.

ALEX CAREY – 7

34, 5 catches and two stumpings

Carey solely acquired one likelihood to bat in Perth this week, dismissed by an unplayable jaffa from Pakistan debutant Aamir Jamal early on day two.

The South Australian accomplished two stumpings within the first innings, considered one of which he created out of skinny air, whereas errors with the gloves had been few and much between.

He additionally claimed his a centesimal Test dismissal on Sunday, turning into the eighth Australian wicketkeeper to cross the milestone.

MITCHELL STARC – 7

2-68 and 3-31

Starc was in all places within the first innings, however the left-armer was again at his very best on day 4 of the Perth Test.

The New South Welshman tore the guts out of Pakistan’s prime order on Sunday afternoon, snaring three wickets to place Australia inside touching distance of a scientific victory.

However, the 33-year-old’s wayward spell with the second new ball on day three was trigger for concern, with the pitch’s footmarks proving a problem for the gifted fast.

PAT CUMMINS – 9

2-35 and 1-11

He didn’t end with a bag of wickets, however Cummins was Australia’s greatest tempo bowler this week.

The captain had the ball on a string in Perth, whereas his battles with Pakistan famous person Babar Azam all through the match had been completely riveting.

He solely conceded 1.76 runs per over throughout the Test match, refusing to supply any freebies for the Pakistanis.

NATHAN LYON – 9

3-66 and 2-14

Lyon as soon as once more proved why he’s probably the most worthwhile member of the Australian Test aspect.

In his long-awaited return to the five-day format, the veteran off-spinner’s self-discipline and relentless accuracy made him a relentless menace for Pakistan’s batters.

Taking his five hundredth Test wicket was the cherry on prime for one more very good efficiency from the GOAT.

JOSH HAZLEWOOD – 8

1-49 and 3-13

The Bendemeer Bullet did what he does greatest in Perth, holding up an finish with correct bowling and probing spells.

Pakistan’s batters handled Hazlewood with respect within the first innings however had no solutions for the seamer on day 4, when the 32-year-old knocked over rival captain Shan Masood earlier than cleansing up the tail in a stellar efficiency.