Australia v Pakistan, 1st Test, Melbourne, 3rd day
Australia in firm control with big lead
Pakistan began the third day with plenty of work ahead. Umar Akmal impressed as he approached his fifty•Getty Images
But Umar fell shortly after getting his fifty•Getty Images
Siddle chipped in with the late wicket of Mohammad Asif as Australia bowled them out for 258•Getty Images
Pakistan were confident Michael Hussey was trapped in front but he asked for a referral•Getty Images
Michael Clarke supported Watson in a stand of 71•Getty Images
Peter Siddle gave Umar something to think about•Getty Images
The nightwatchman Mohammad Aamer resisted, until Australia got hold of the new ball •Getty Images
The Australians suffered a wobble at the top, starting with Simon Katch's departure for 2 •Getty Images
Replays upheld the original decision and Australia were reduced to 40 for 3•Getty Images
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Mohammad Aamer was chuffed after sending back Ricky Ponting for 12•Getty Images
Shane Watson ensured no further alarms and went on to compile an unbeaten 64, stretching Australia's lead to 307•Getty Images
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