Pakistan were dismissed for 315 in their first innings in reply to Australia’s 538-8 declared after lunch on the fourth day of the third test on Friday.
The hosts did not enforce the follow-on and will bat in their second innings with 10 players after opener Matt Renshaw was ruled out of the rest of the match by a concussion.
Pakistan’s Younus Khan made 175 not out and Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood finished with figures of 4-55.
Rain prevented start of play on the fourth day of the third cricket Test between Australia and Pakistan in Sydney on Friday.
Covers protected the pitch and surrounds after heavy morning downpours with a forecast for clearer weather during the day.
Pakistan will resume at 271 for eight with veteran Younis Khan on 136 and Yasir Shah on five. (AFP)