Babar Azam won a crucial toss and having named three spinners in his line-up, elected to bat.

Pakistan got a strong start through Imam Ul Haq and Abdullah Shafique.

Nathan Lyon broke the 105-run opening wicket partnership at the stroke of Lunch.

Imam Ul Haq, who had made 7 of his first 41 balls, scored 43 off the next 40 to race to a half century.

Azhar Ali took over from Shafique and with Imam forged another strong stand.

Imam Ul Haq completed his maiden Test ton when he drove Mitchell Starc for a boundary.

Azhar Ali added a half-century himself and the pair took Pakistan to 245/1 at Stumps on Day 1.

Pakistan fans enjoyed a great first day of the action at the Rawalpindi Stadium.