Nathan Lyon joins 500 Test-wicket club as Australia crush Pakistan in Perth
Massive 360-run win set up by Usman Khawaja and Mitchell Marsh's partnership, before visitors folded for 89
14/12Result
1st Test, Pakistan tour of Australia at Perth, Dec 14-17 2023
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![Australia]( "Australia")
487 & 233/5d -
![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
271 & 89 (30.2 ov)
Player of the Match
14/12Result
1st Test, Pakistan tour of Australia at Perth, Dec 14-17 2023
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![Australia]( "Australia")
487 & 233/5d -
![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
271 & 89 (30.2 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 4
Pakistan blame the execution but stick by their plans after defeat to Australia
Coach Hafeez and captain Masood believe the batters needed to have been more aggressive in the first innings
Has Perth become Australia's new fortress?
A fourth win in as many Tests at this venue has led to calls for the venue to become the first port of call for visiting teams
Lyon joins the elite in 500-wicket club: 'I'm still pinching myself'
Offspinner becomes the third Australian behind Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath to take 500 Test wickets, and the eighth man overall
500 and more: Lyon's absence reinforced his greatness
He becomes just the eighth man in history to achieve this feat and only the second offspinner behind Muralidaran
Pakistan arrange a two-day practice game before second Test
This wasn't part of the original schedule, but concerns around lack of match practice led to Pakistan requesting for an extra game
Day 3
Australia end the day 300 ahead with Nathan Lyon stuck on 499 Test wickets
Shahzad reduced the hosts to 5 for 2 after they were 216 ahead on first innings, before Smith and Khawaja added an unbroken 79
Abrar likely to miss first Test against Australia after 'discomfort in right leg'
Noman Ali is the only other spinner in the Pakistan squad
Australia's band was back together and the hits kept coming
Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood and Lyon were a joy to watch in Perth
No cure in sight for Pakistan's chronic troubles in Australia
Australia's supreme bowling attack puts paid to the pretence that this is a contest between equals
Day 2
Pakistan's top order digs deep after Marsh sparkles with 90
Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc struck during the final session to keep the home side on top
Pakistan fight the good fight as bluster gives way to pragmatism
Was this the Pakistan Way? Maybe not, but it was certainly a way to stay competitive two days into a Perth Test
Day 1
Warner launches his farewell Test series with dominant Perth century
Pakistan kept themselves in touch by chipping away through the afternoon including two wickets for debutant Aamer Jamal
Cameron Green reveals he manages chronic kidney disease
His father, Gary, said that when Green was born there were concerns over his life expectancy
Was it a disastrous day for Pakistan? Think again
Pakistan might leave empty-handed, but there is no disaster here. They kept finding little wins
Warner says 'shush' celebration was aimed at critics
Opener says reaction after 26th Test ton not directed at Johnson in particular but all doubters
Love him or loathe him, it's time to appreciate David Warner
Warner's 26th century was yet another statement even as he plays his final Test series
Others
'I wanted to be really true to myself' - Marsh keen to stay Australia's No. 6
Australia allrounder says he doesn't want to open after Warner retires just to keep his place in the team
Pakistan docked two WTC points for over-rate offence in Perth Test
Pakistan were also fined 10% of their match fee
Lyon's 500 by the numbers: 110 Ashes scalps, 121 against India
The offspinner averages just 31.14 in Australia, the second toughest nation to bowl spin
Labuschagne returns to the nets after blow on the finger
He copped a blow to little finger of his right hand during the sixth over of Australia's second innings on third day
Anticipation still high as sleepy Perth awaits Australia's heroes
Fans or no fans in attendance at the Test, Australians will be following their World Cup-winning players' progress, expecting more wins
The four big battles that could define Australia vs Pakistan
History has not been kind to Pakistan when it comes to touring down under, but new narratives could be woven this summer
Shan Masood quietly steps out of the shade in his newest avatar
Pakistan's new Test captain is someone who has found a way through several obstacles over the years
Pakistan opt against fielding a specialist spinner in Perth Test
Fast bowlers Aamer Jamal and Khurram Shahzad will make their debuts, while Agha Salman will be the only spin option
Head named co-vice-captain as Australia look to 'future-proof' leadership stocks
"He's got all the makings of a really strong leader," says Pat Cummins of his new junior deputy
Messaging on shoes: Khawaja accepts ICC decision but will 'fight it'
"I will respect their view and decision, but I will fight it and seek to gain approval," Khawaja says of the ICC regulations
Perth curator expects 'fast, hard, bouncy wicket' for first Australia vs Pakistan Test
Pressure has been on the ground staff after a sedate pitch in last summer's Australia vs West Indies Test
Usman Khawaja to contest ICC armband charge, says it was for a bereavement
Australia batter wore the armband throughout the first Test in Perth but won't continue to do so in Melbourne
Masood's Pakistan out to buck history against high-flying Australia
Pakistan pick two debutant quicks for the first Test while the home side will go in with Mitchell Marsh in the XI
