Australia humiliated against Pakistan | Thebigtip

By Julian Geyer at foxsports.com.au

Pakistan dismissed Australia for just 88 on the first day of the second and final Test at Headingley before building on their bowlers' work to be 3-148 at stumps.

Australia, after captain Ricky Ponting won the toss, collapsed in the face of accurate seam bowling to their lowest Test total since being bowled out for 76 by the West Indies at Perth in 1984.

Pakistan's three main seamers shared the wickets, with left-armer Mohammad Aamer taking 3-20, including two in the first two balls after lunch, in 11 overs.

Mohammad Asif had 3-30 in 11.1 overs and Umar Gul 2-16 in nine in overcast conditions that aided movement, but not excessively.

Gul said he was surprised by Ponting's decision to bat.

"I think the wicket looks light and looks like a batting wicket but it was a bit damp and there was a bit of moisture because from the last five days it was raining,'' he said.

"Moisture was under the wicket and it was a shocking decision (to bat), especially for Australia.''

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