Pakistan leads Australia by 267 runs after a solid first session with the bat on day four of the first Test in Dubai.

Resuming the day on 0 for 38, openers Ahmed Shehzad and Azhar Ali produced a solid opening knock of 71 runs before the first wicket fell.

At lunch, Pakistan was 1 for 116 with Shehzad unbeaten on 55, while first-innings centurion Younis Khan was 26 not out.

Australian debutant Steve O’Keefe produced the only breakthrough, snaring Azhar Ali for 30 as he feathered a catch through to wicket-keeper Brad Haddin.

With five sessions remaining in the match, Pakistan enjoys a strong position in the first Test after dismissing Australia for 303 yesterday, some 151 runs distant from its first innings of 454 all out.

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