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Nathan Lyon Joins Elite 500 Test Wickets Club as Australia Crush Pakistan

Australia's victory by 360 runs in the first Test was marked by Lyon's milestone and strong performances from Khawaja and Marsh.

  • Nathan Lyon became the eighth player to reach 500 career Test wickets, joining the likes of Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath.
  • Australia won the first Test against Pakistan by 360 runs, with Lyon taking two wickets in the final innings.
  • Usman Khawaja and Mitchell Marsh both scored half-centuries on the fourth day, helping Australia to declare on 233-5.
  • Pakistan's top order crumbled, with their top four batsmen scoring just 28 runs between them.
  • The second Test in the three-match series will start on Boxing Day.
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