Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon took his 500th test wicket as Australia secured a dominant 360-run victory over Pakistan in Perth.

Lyon became just the eighth player to achieve the feat, with the wicket of Faheem Ashraf taking the spinner to the milestone. 

Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath are the only other Australians to reach the milestone and only seven players have more Test wickets than Lyon.

Lyon, who missed the bulk of the 2023 Ashes series with an injury, couldn't hide his delight after joining the elite group of players who have taken 500 Test wickets.

He said: "It's something I'm very proud about. Firstly, to take 500, it's a bloody big milestone. I still pinch myself when I see my name next to those guys – well not even next, below those guys in my eyes.

"Shane Warne is the greatest to ever play this game in my opinion, and Glenn McGrath's record speaks volumes, doesn't it? So to edge closer to those guys, it's something that I'm proud of."

Lyon's big moment arrived at the start of the 28th over of Pakistan's second innings when he rapped Faheem's pads, but saw concerted appeals turned down by umpire Richard Illingworth.

However, the Australians opted to review and were belatedly given the verdict they craved by TV umpire Michael Gough with the ball shown to be hitting leg stump.

Faheem's departure left Pakistan on 79 for seven and Lyon also accounted for Aamer Jamal as they slumped to 89 all out.

The right-armer, who made an instant impact on his Test debut against Sri Lanka in 2011 when he dismissed Kumar Sangakkara with his first ball, finished with match figures of five for 80.