Australia thrash Pakistan by 360 runs in Perth Test

Pakistan cricket team faced a humiliating defeat in the Perth Test by 360 runs against Australia on Sunday.

Aussies spinner Nathan Lyon completed his 500th Test wicket as the Pakistan cricket team was dismissed for mere 89 runs.

Pakistan's improbable attempt to claim their first Test win in Australia since 1995 was shattered by the spin maestro and the home team's formidable pace attack, swiftly concluding the game within four days.

In pursuit of 450 for victory, the visitors surrendered meekly with Lyon claiming 2-18. Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood also secured three wickets each.

Australia declared on the fourth day at 233-5 after Pakistan were dismissed for 271 in their first innings, responding to the hosts' 487.

Captain Pat Cummins made the decision after opener Usman Khawaja was out for a brave 90 on a deteriorating pitch, following a 126-run partnership with Mitchell Marsh.

Marsh remained unbeaten on 63 after Pakistan eliminated Steve Smith and Travis Head early in the day, briefly giving themselves hope that quickly faded.

Facing a daunting chase, they had a disastrous start with Abdullah Shafique dismissed for two in the opening over, edging an unplayable delivery from Starc to wicketkeeper Alex Carey.

Captain Shan Masood, in his inaugural Test in charge, didn't endure much longer, edging to Carey off Hazlewood, leaving his team in dire straits at 17-2.

Starc also accounted for Imam-ul-Haq, trapping him lbw for 10, before Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel showed some resistance.

However, their efforts crumbled when Azam edged to Cummins on 14, with Carey claiming the catch once more.

After tea, Sarfaraz Ahmed lasted only six balls before being caught by Marsh at gully off Starc, and Agha Salman was unnecessarily run out.

Lyon then showcased his expertise before Hazlewood wrapped up the tail.

Both teams now head to Melbourne for the Boxing Day Test before the series wraps up in Sydney.