Dubai: Australia got off to a solid start after wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed's brilliant hundred guided Pakistan to a big first innings total of 454 in the first Test here on yesterday.


Pakistan's Sarfraz Ahmed celebrates his century on Day Two of the third Test against Australia in Dubai yesterday. Pic/Getty Images 

Opener David Warner smashed a quickfire 75 and Chris Rogers was on 31 to take Australia to 113 without loss at close of play on the second day, trailing by 341 runs with all 10 wickets standing.