Smith’s maiden hundred takes Australia to 255/8

DUBAI, Oct 7:
Steven Smith hit his maiden hundred to propel Australia to 255 for 8 in the first day-night international against Pakistan in Sharjah today.
The 25-year-old anchored the Australian innings during his 118-ball 101 and hit six boundaries and two sixes after Australia decided to bat on a flat Sharjah Stadium pitch.
Smith walked in as early as the second ball of the match when opener Aaron Finch was caught off a casual shot at point from lanky paceman Mohammad Irfan.
Smith consolidated the innings with an 86-run second wicket stand with David Warner (43) and another 37 with skipper George Bailey (18) for the third wicket.
Warner fell to Afridi while Bailey holed out to part-time spinner Fawad Alam.
Dashing all-rounder Glenn Maxwell (21) failed to take advantage of two dropped catches as he gave away his wicket to debutant spinner Zulfiqar Babar. (PTI)

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