Australia continue to dominate Pakistan

Mitchell Marsh averages 57 in Test cricket in the calendar year

First Test, Perth Stadium (day two of five):
Australia 487 all out: Warner 164 (211), Jamal 6-111
Pakistan 132-2: Shafique 42 (121), Starc 1-24
Australia lead by 355 runs
Scorecard

Australia boosted their dominant position on day two of the first Test against Pakistan in Perth.

In response, Pakistan ended day two on 132-2, trailing by 355 runs.

It was slow going for the tourists, who were anchored by Imam-ul-Haq's watchful and unbeaten 38 off 136 balls.

Australia resumed on 346-5, and Marsh continued his form from the summer Ashes series by passing 50 but wicketkeeper Carey was bowled on 34 by debutant Jamal, ending a 90-run sixth-wicket partnership.

Carey's departure led to an acceleration from Marsh, whose innings included 15 fours and one six before he was bowled by Khurram Shahzad.

Jamal rounded off his pleasing debut haul by removing bowlers Mitchell Starc (12), Pat Cummins (9) and Nathan Lyon (5).

Pakistan openers Abdullah Shafique and Imam shared a first-wicket stand of 74, with their 50 being brought up after 26 overs.

After David Warner's catch off the bowling of Nathan Lyon, on his return to Test cricket, took the wicket of Shafique on 42, Pakistan captain Shan Masood upped the tempo.

Hitting four off his second delivery, having almost chopped on to his own stumps off the first, Masood played with an intent that was virtually non-existent from Pakistan's openers.

His attack-minded approach did not last though as he was nicked out by Mitchell Starc minutes before the close as Pakistan ended two down.