Lucky Warner scores maiden MCG Test ton

Australia opener David Warner survived being clean bowled against Pakistan, before notching his maiden MCG Test century.

Warner's maiden ton at the famous Melbourne venue gave Australia the momentum on day three of the Boxing Day Test.

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The Australia opener brought up his century in 113 balls, smashing 13 fours to help the hosts to 1-200 midway through the final session on Wednesday.

Warner was clearly pumped about his maiden MCG Test ton. Pic: Getty

But the Aussie vice-captain was given a reprieve earlier in the day when he was bowled by Pakistan quick Wahab Riaz from a no-ball.

Warner has now scored more than 5000 career Test runs, with the 30-year-old the sixth-fastest Australian to reach the milestone.

The Aussie's ton took Australia past 200 runs on day three, in reply to the tourists' massive first innings total of 9-443 declared.

Azhar Ali's outstanding 205no steered Pakistan to their imposing total, before the tourists decided to declare.

Azhar Ali. Pic: Getty

Azhar jumped and punched the air in delight when he reached his double century two overs into the middle session.

That was just short of the 208 by West Indian legend Viv Richards, the highest Test score by a visiting player at the MCG.

Azhar's effort was only the fourth Test double century by a non-Australian at the ground.

It is also the highest Test score by a Pakistan batsman in Australia and Azhar's highest score against Australia.