Pakistan defeated Australia by 221 runs in the first Cricket Test in Dubai today. Australia resumed their second innings on the fifth and final day at their overnight 59 for four, while chasing an imposing 438-run target. But they were dismissed for 216 runs. For Pakistan, Zulfiqar Babar took a maiden five wicket haul. He finished with 5 for 74 in only his third Test. Fellow leg-spinner and debutant Yasir Shah claimed four wickets for 50 runs. Pakistan now lead the two-Test series One-nil. The second Test will start in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. The final scores: Pakistan-454 and 286 for 2 declared; Australia-303 and 216.
News On AIR | October 26, 2014 8:09 PM
<br/>Pak beat Australia by 221 runs in 1st Cricket Test