A Younis Khan century has led Pakistan to a competitive position at 4 for 219 after a slow opening day of the first Test against Australia in Dubai.

On a pitch tailor-made for batting, Younis Khan came to the crease with Pakistan struggling at 2 for 7 but alongside Azhar Ali and captain Misbah-Ul-Haq steered his team to solid ground at the conclusion of day one.