Australia build commanding lead

Jul 15, 2010

Mitchell Johnson began the third day in positive style...•Getty Images

Simon Katich against led Australia's batting effort in the second innings...•Getty Images

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...Paine hit three boundaries in a composed innings to frustrate Pakistan...•Getty Images

Hilfenhaus raises the bat after reaching his first Test fifty•Getty Images

Steven Smith made the breakthrough for Australia when he had Farhat caught at midwicket for his first Test wicket •Getty Images

Azhar Ali overcame some early nerves to keep Butt company in an unbeaten 64-run stand•Getty Images

...before having his stumps rearranged by Umar Gul•AFP

...and helped them build a strong lead•Associated Press

Danish Kaneria removed Steve Smith quickly but Australia's tail was about to wag•AFP

...although he had to take a painful blow on the upper leg•PA Photos

Doug Bollinger was bowled for an entertaining 21 to end Australia's innings•Getty Images

Smith is mobbed by his team-mates after picking up his first wicket in Test cricket•AFP

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Tim Paine scored 47, putting on 74 for the ninth wicket with Ben Hilfenhaus...•Getty Images

Ben Hilfenhaus extended the lead with a maiden Test fifty...•Getty Images

Salman Butt mixed watchful defence with aggression as he and Imran Farhat put on 50 in their opening stand•Getty Images

Salman Butt compiled an important half-century to give Pakistan a glimmer of hope as they face a mammoth run-chase•AFP