Australia in control after opening stand: 1st Test (Melbourne)

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Australia in control after opening stand: 1st Test (Melbourne)

Australia reached a comfortable 3 for 305 as Katich 98 and Watson 93 put on . Ponting added 57 as Pakistan toiled in the field. Michael Hussey 38 and nightwatchman Nathan Hauritz 5 were unbeaten at stumps. Day 1 1st Test. MCG. Dec 2009

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