Australia (487 & 84-2) lead Pakistan (271) by 300 runsLyon on 499 Test wickets as Pakistan batters crumble
Australia’s bowlers shared the wickets around on Saturday with Nathan Lyon having to wait a bit longer for his 500th, after Pakistan folded for 271 in their first innings as the hosts took a 300-run lead on day three of the first Test.
Off-spinner Lyon sits on 499 Test wickets after claiming three for 66 while Imam-ul-Haq top-scored with 62 for the visitors, who were bowled out in 101.5 overs. Opting not to enforce the follow-on, Australia ended the day on 84-2 from 33 overs having posted 487 in their first innings.