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Australia 88 all out against Pakistan

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Update: 2010-07-21 00:14:24

LEEDS: Australia, after winning the toss, were bowled out for 88 by Pakistan on the first day of the second Test at Headingley here on Wednesday.

Australia`s score was their lowest Test innings total since being bowled out for 76 by the West Indies at Perth in 1984.

Tim Paine was last man out for an innings top score of 17.

Mohammad Aamer, who took two wickets in two balls, finished with three wickets for 20 runs and Mohammad Asif took three for 30 runs, while Umar Gul had two for 16.

Australia lost two wickets off the first two balls after lunch as 73 for six became 73 for eight.

Left-arm quick Mohammad Aamer bowled Steven Smith for 10 with an inswinger and next ball clean bowled Mitchell Johnson as the batsman aimed across the line at another swinging delivery.

Australia lead the two-match series 1-0.

BDST: 1953 HRS, JULY 21, 2010
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