ADAM Lyth has notched his 15th first-class century to keep Yorkshire on the road to victory over the MCC in Abu Dhabi.

England new boy Lyth has underpinned Yorkshire’s response to 221, advancing the overnight score of 82-2 to 181-4 from 55 overs at lunch on day two of the champion county fixture.

He shared 91 inside 29 overs for the third wicket with nightwatchman Steve Patterson, who added 36 before being bowled by Adam Riley’s off-spin in the midst of an action packed three overs shortly before lunch.

Lyth reached his century off 162 balls in the 51st, Patterson departed in the 52nd and when Jonny Bairstow was trapped lbw by Chris Rushworth for a duck in the 53rd, Yorkshire were 173-4.

The morning session was briefly interrupted by a rain shower, although no overs have been lost. Lyth will begin the afternoon session on 105 not out and Will Rhodes on seven.

Meanwhile, Yorkshire have confirmed that Younus Khan will fulfil his overseas duties at the start of the season next month despite reports of Pakistan agreeing to tour Bangladesh for a Test series.