In a historic turn of events at the inaugural Test match between Pakistan and Australia in Perth, the limelight fell on debutant bowlers Aamer Jamal and Khurram Shahzad, who collectively secured eight wickets.
This marks a groundbreaking moment in Pakistan’s 71-year Test history, with Aamer Jamal claiming six wickets and Khurram Shahzad two in a single innings.
On the second day, Australia’s first innings concluded at 487, with Aamer Jamal delivering a stellar performance, achieving figures of 6 for 111. David Warner led Australia with an impressive 164 runs, and Mitchell Marsh contributed a rapid 90-run performance.
Pakistan showcased solid batting performance, reaching 59-0 in the third session. Openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique displayed resilience, remaining unbeaten and significantly contributing to the team’s steady progress.