Umar Gul urged Pakistan's batsmen to build a lead of "150-200" after helping rout Australia for just 88 on the first day of the second and final Test at Headingley on Wednesday.
Gul played his part with two wickets for 16 runs in nine overs.
But such was Pakistan's command of the swinging ball, his were only the third-best figures of the innings with teenage left-arm quick Mohammad Aamer taking three for 20 in 11 overs and Mohammad Asif three for 30 in 10.1.
Pakistan, who lost the first Test by 150 runs at Lord's last week, finished the day on 148 for three - a lead of 60.
Test novices Umar Amin and Umar Akmal were unbeaten on one and eight respectively at the close.
Earlier, Salman Butt marked his first day as Pakistan captain, following Shahid Afridi's post-Lord's retirement from Tests, with 45 in an opening stand of 80 with Imran Farhat (43).
"It was a good day for us," said Gul. "We all bowled well and we will be happy with a lead of 150-200."
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