AUS vs PAK, 2nd Test, Day 1: Warner, Labuschagne Tons Power Aussies To 302-1 At Stumps

David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne struck fluent tons to help Australia end Day 1 of the D/N Adelaide Test against Pakistan in a commading position

Australia opener David Warner continued his stellar run with the willow as he struck an unbeaten 166 to guide the hosts to an imposing 302/1 at stumps on the opening day of the Day-Night Test against Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval. Warner laid a solid foundation for the 'Baggy Greens' with the help of Marnus Labuschagne who also struck a 204-ball 126. The 294-run partnership has put the Aussies in the driving seat even though rain ensured that the duo did not further damage. Both Warner and Labuschagne looked in destructive form as they made sure that the Pakistan bowlers paid for bowling a poor line and length. While Warner scored at a strike rate of 72.81, Labuschagne wasn't to be left too far behind as he scored at 61.46.

A second Test hundred in consecutive innings for David Warner!

Back on home turf, he's fully back in his groove 💪#AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/81CKHew354 — ICC (@ICC) November 29, 2019

Pakistan's only joy came in the fourth over of the day when Shaheen Afridi managed to send back the in-form Joe Burns for just 4. But that is where things went from happy to despair for the Pakistan outfit as the duo of Warner and Labuschagne took turns to pile the agony on the visiting team bowlers. In fact, ace spinner Yasir Shah was given special treatment as both the batsman ensured that they didn't let the leg-spinner settle down and find his line and length. At the end of the day, he had given away 87 runs from his 14 overs at 6.21 runs per over. The visiting team will look to come back strongly on the second day and make early inroads if they wish to stay in the game. Brief Scores: Australia: 302/1 (Warner 166*, Labuschagne 126*) vs Pakistan