Younis equals with Inzy
Younis Khan hit a record-equalling century to guide Pakistan to 219-4 on the opening day of the first Test against Australia in Dubai on Wednesday.
The 36-year-old right hander scored 106 for his 25th century to help Pakistan counter the fiery pace of Mitchell Johnson (3-22) after Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat on a flat, grass-less Dubai stadium pitch.
At close, skipper Misbahul Haq was unbeaten on 34 and with him Asad Shafiq not out nine.
Batting on 99, Younis jumped out of his crease to hit off-spinner Nathan Lyon for a big six to reach the three-figure mark off 220 balls, equalling Pakistan's record for most hundreds held by Inzamamul Haq.
Younis reached the mark in his 92nd Test as compared to Inzamam's 120.
He also became the first Pakistani to score a hundred against all nine Test opponents, and overall the 12th batsmen in the world to reach the honour.
But Johnson, the best of Australia's pace-cum-spin attack, removed Younis with the second delivery of the second new ball, trapping him leg-before with a sharper one.
In all Younis batted for five hours and 17 minutes and hit ten boundaries and a six.
Younis added 108 for the third wicket with Azhar Ali (53) and another valuable 83 with Misbah to steady the innings.
He played an innings of maturity and guile after Pakistan had lost both openers by the fourth over, with Mohammad Hafeez (nought) and Ahmed Shehzad (three) dismissed by Johnson and pace partner Peter Siddle.
It was Johnson who gave Australia the breakthrough as early as off the fifth ball of the match, trapping Hafeez leg-before with a superb yorker.
Shehzad was set up by Siddle as he exposed his leg-stump and was bowled.
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