It was the 5th and the final day of the first test match being played between Australia and Pakistan in Melbourne.
The 28-year Queenslander, Nathan Hauritz, ripped through Pakistan batting on final day of the Test to bring up his maiden five-wicket haul in first-class cricket and along with the fiery Mitchell Johnson, bundle out Pakistan for 251.
It was a Test of various firsts. Apart from Hauritz’s fifer in the last innings, Mohammad Aamer’s brilliant five for 79 and Shane Watson’s maiden Test ton were the highlights of the MCG Test. However, it was Watson’s consistency with the bat that set up the mammoth victory for the hosts. The young all-rounder top-scored in both innings, with 93 and undefeated 120 respectively and indeed deserved the player of the match award.
Australia now leads the series 1-0 with two more tests to go.
Source: Cricket Nirvana
Australia Pakistan 1st Test Scorecard
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