After the early wickets of Shane Watson (4) and Ricky Ponting (26), Simon Katich and Michael Clarke (47) put on 120 for the third wicket to see Australia to 3/171 at tea on day 1 of the 1st. Test against Pakistan.

The Aussies lost 6/58 in a shortened last session to be 9/229 at stumps.

Mohammad Asif (3/53) disposed of Katich for 80 and Marcus North (0) immediately after tea. Mohammad Aamer has 3/66 and Danish Kaneria, 2/49. Mike Hussey is 39 n.o.