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Match Ended
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
, Dec 26, 2023
% Chance to Win
AUS
PAK
DRAW
Inn Break
That is it from this game then! Another game follows though and that one begins on the third of January. The action then shifts to Sydney. The match is all set to start at 0500 IST (2330 GMT). The build-up begins a lot earlier. Till then, goodbye and take care!
Pat Cummins, Man of the Match, says he loves playing here. Adds the wicket here is good for the quicks and he enjoys it. States there is a bit of seam but he likes the up and down bounce. Mentions they were batting well but he is happy with the Rizwan wicket. States they felt they had enough to bowl at but it got a little too tight. Credits the way Steven Smith and Mitchell Marsh played and says they got them out of trouble.
Shan Masood says there were a lot of positives, they gave Australia a sniff and that is something they could not give. Adds had they taken their chances, it could have been a different picture. Mentions the game kept shifting but Cummins was excellent in both the innings. Adds there were a lot of boxes ticked but this is how they want to play the game and they will keep doing that. Ends by saying, every game counts and they are looking forward to the next game.
... PRESENTATION TIME ...
Australia were rocked early though in their second innings. Shaheen Afridi and Mir Hamza ran through the top order and they were 4 down for below 20. It was Smith and Mitchell Marsh who came to the rescue. The latter played aggressively and Smith batted as he does. Marsh was unfortunate to fall 4 short of a ton. Smith on the other hand, fell on the last ball of Day 3 after scoring a half ton. On Day 4, Pakistan made quick work of the Australian lower-order and kept Australa in-check. However, the Aussie bowling was just too good and in the end, it was a convincing win for the hosts.
Australia were dominant for most of this game. They lost the toss and were asked to bat, they managed to post a challenging score on a wicket which seemed tough. It was a combined effort by their batters with Marnus Labuschagne being the top scorer. In reply, Pakistan started off well, Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood put them in a really good position but the lower and the middle order failed. Pat Cummins was yet again the star for his side with a five-fer. That helped the Aussies to take a lead of over 50.
End of an excellent performance from the Aussies yet again and they have sealed the series 2-0! Creidt though to Pakistan, they showed a lot of fight, especially the likes of Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Agha Salman. These four kept them in the game for quite sometime but the likes of Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc proved to be too good. The skipper for the Aussies was magical as he finished with a five-fer. Mitchell Starc did not take a lot of time to clean up the tail and he finished with four.
End Of The Over 67.2 : 237/10
0 Runs
- W 67.1
- W 67.2
M. Hamza
0 (1)
H. Ali
0 (2)
M. Starc
13.2-1-55-4
67.2
W
Mitchell Starc To Mir Hamza OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Two in two for Starc! Another really catch! AUSTRALIA WIN BY 79 RUNS! Another short one does the trick, it is right on the body. Mir Hamza looks to fend it away, it hits the splice and lobs towards the off side. Smith at widish slip runs, dives and takes it inches above the ground. That is the 4th for Starc!
67.1
W
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! That should be the game if ti was not obvious before. Mitchell Starc comes in and gets the last recognized batter. Agha Salman's fighting knock comes to an end. A short one on middle, Agha Salman looks to pull but it goes off the top edge towards third man. Mitchell Marsh runs in and takes it with a brilliant dive.
End Of The Over 67 : 237/8
1 Runs
- 066.1
- 066.2
- 166.3
- W 66.4
- 066.5
- 066.6
H. Ali
0 (2)
A. Salman
50 (69)
P. Cummins
18-2-49-5
66.6
0
Pat Cummins To Hasan Ali
Shorter and on the body, Hasan Ali manages to keep it out.
66.5
0
Pat Cummins To Hasan Ali
Another short one on middle, ducked under.
66.4
W
Pat Cummins To Shaheen Afridi OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Five for Pat Cummins! Outstanding effort from the skipper. Australia now 2 wickets away. A short one on the body, Shaheen Afridi looks to fend it away. It hits the handle and lobs towards short leg. It is taken by the fielder.
66.3
1
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Fifty for Agha Salman! A fighting effort but still a lot more to do. He has a chance to be a hero here. A lot of responsibility on him at the moment. On a length anda round off, this is pushed towards mid on for one.
66.2
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Around off and on a length, blocked.
66.1
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Good length and on off, Agha Salman is solid in defense.
End Of The Over 66 : 236/7
1 Runs
- 065.1
- 065.2
- 065.3
- 165.4
- 065.5
- 065.6
S. Afridi
0 (5)
A. Salman
49 (66)
N. Lyon
19-1-84-0
65.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Shaheen Afridi
Flatter and on middle, Shaheen Afridi defends it.
65.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Shaheen Afridi
On the stumps, defended.
65.4
1
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
On middle, this is played back to the bowler.
65.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Outside off, Agha Salman looks to cut but is beaten.
65.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
On the stumps, kept out.
65.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Around off, blocked.
End Of The Over 65 : 235/7
5 Runs
- 064.1
- 464.2
- 164.3
- 064.4
- 064.5
- 064.6
S. Afridi
0 (3)
A. Salman
48 (62)
P. Cummins
17-2-48-4
64.6
0
Pat Cummins To Shaheen Afridi
Angled into the pads, this is worked to mid-wicket.
64.5
0
Pat Cummins To Shaheen Afridi
Lands short! Good length and around off, Shaheen Afridi looks to drive, this goes off the outside edge but lands short of gully.
64.4
0
Pat Cummins To Shaheen Afridi
BEATEN AGAIN! Outside off, fuller, Shaheen Afridi looks to drive but is beaten.
64.3
1
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Shorter and around off, this is pushed through covers for another run.
64.2
4
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
FOUR! Top edge and a boundary! This is shorter and on middle, Agha Salman looks to pull, it goes off the top edge, over the keeper and down to the fine leg fence.
64.1
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Outside off, Agha Salman pokes at it and is beaten.
End Of The Over 64 : 230/7
11 Runs
- 263.1
- 063.2
- 463.3
- 063.4
- 263.5
- 363.6
A. Salman
43 (59)
S. Afridi
0 (0)
N. Lyon
18-1-83-0
63.6
3
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Three more runs! Fuller and around off, this is driven through covers. Three taken.
63.5
2
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Two more! Shorter and on middle, this is worked through square leg for two.
63.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
On off, defended.
63.3
4
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
FOUR! Steps out, gets to the pitch of it and then hits it over mid-wicket. Another boundary. Agha Salman now holds the key!
63.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Around off, defended.
63.1
2
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Flatter and on off, Agha Salman looks to defend, it goes off the outside edge down towards third man for two.
End Of The Over 63 : 219/7
0 Runs
- 062.1
- 062.2
- 062.3
- 062.4
- 062.5
- W 62.6
A. Jamal
0 (8)
A. Salman
32 (53)
P. Cummins
16-2-43-4
62.6
W
Pat Cummins To Aamer Jamal OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Pat Cummins has 4! Outstanding from him! This is shorter and on middle, Aamer Jamal looks to nudge it on the leg side. He closes the face of the bat early, it goes off a soft leading edge back to the bowler who takes it. Australia three wickets away now.
62.5
0
Pat Cummins To Aamer Jamal
Fuller and on off, this is pushed to cover.
62.4
0
Pat Cummins To Aamer Jamal
Shorter and on the body, Aamer Jamal nudges it towards short leg.
62.3
0
Pat Cummins To Aamer Jamal
On off, blocked.
62.2
0
Pat Cummins To Aamer Jamal
This is banged in short. Aamer Jamal ducks under it.
62.1
0
Pat Cummins To Aamer Jamal
Outside off, left alone.
End Of The Over 62 : 219/6
0 Runs
- 061.1
- 061.2
- 061.3
- 061.4
- 061.5
- 061.6
A. Salman
32 (53)
A. Jamal
0 (2)
N. Lyon
17-1-72-0
61.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Tossed up on off, this is kept out well.
61.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
On the stumps, kept out.
61.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
On middle, kept out.
61.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Around middle, blocked.
61.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Tossed up on off, blocked.
61.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
On middle, defended.
End Of The Over 61 : 219/6
0 Runs
- 060.1
- 060.2
- 060.3
- W 60.4
- 060.5
- 060.6
A. Jamal
0 (2)
A. Salman
32 (47)
P. Cummins
15-1-43-3
60.6
0
Pat Cummins To Aamer Jamal
A bumper to end. Aamer Jamal ducks under it.
60.5
0
Pat Cummins To Aamer Jamal
Almost! Almost! On middle, Aamer Jamal looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It lands and then rolls towards the stumps but the batter stops it with his leg.
60.4
W
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan OUT!
A loud appeal for caught behind but turned down! It is reviewed. It seems off the arm. Well, it is off the wrist band! Australia feel they have got their man. They are celebrating. Difficult to say. OUT! It is off the wrist band! The on-field call has to be overturned. Pat Cummins gets his 250th Test wicket and it is a massive one. Yet another time he proves to be the partnership breaker. This is shortish around middle, Mohammad Rizwan looks to duck under it. Not a lot og bounce. It hits him near the glove and lobs to the keeper who takes it and appeals. Good use of the review from the Aussies. They are into the bowling all-rounders now. Pakistan still need another 98 runs.
60.3
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
Around off, this is pushed to cover.
60.2
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
A good short one, Mohammad Rizwan ducks under it.
60.1
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
Good length and on off, kept out.
End Of The Over 60 : 219/5
3 Runs
- 059.1
- 059.2
- 159.3
- 059.4
- 059.5
- 259.6
A. Salman
32 (47)
M. Rizwan
35 (58)
N. Lyon
16-0-72-0
59.6
2
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Two more! Fuller and around off, this is driven through covers. Two taken.
59.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
On off, kept out.
59.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Around middle, defended.
59.3
1
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Rizwan
On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.
59.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Rizwan
On off, this is pushed back to the bowler.
59.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Rizwan
Good length and around off, blocked well.
End Of The Over 59 : 216/5
5 Runs
- 058.1
- 058.2
- 058.3
- 458.4
- 158.5
- 058.6
A. Salman
30 (44)
M. Rizwan
34 (55)
P. Cummins
14-0-43-2
58.6
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
BEATEN! Fuller and outside off, Agha Salman looks to drive but is beaten.
58.5
1
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
58.4
4
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! Up and over! Outside off, shorter, Rizwan plays the upper cut, it goes over the slip cordon and down to the third man fence.
58.3
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
On the stumps, defended well.
58.2
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
On a good length and around off, blocked.
58.1
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
Good length and around off, defended.
End Of The Over 58 : 211/5
8 Runs
- 457.1
- 457.2
- 057.3
- 057.4
- 057.5
- 057.6
A. Salman
30 (43)
M. Rizwan
29 (50)
N. Lyon
15-0-69-0
57.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Gives it air and on off, Agha Salman is solid in defense.
57.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Tossed up on off, this is pushed to mid off.
57.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Another one which lands on off and turns back in. Defended well.
57.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Around off, defended.
57.2
4
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
FOUR! Nicely played! Deft touch! Outside off, Agha Salman waits and then guides it past short third man for a boundary.
57.1
4
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
FOUR! That is driven nicely! Lovely stroke! Fuller and around off, this is drilled down the ground and to the long off fence.
End Of The Over 57 : 203/5
0 Runs
- 056.1
- 056.2
- 056.3
- 056.4
- 056.5
- 056.6
M. Rizwan
29 (50)
A. Salman
22 (37)
J. Hazlewood
15-7-34-1
56.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
On off, this is pushed to mid off.
56.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
On off, blocked.
56.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Around off, defended well.
56.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
A loud shout but not given! This lands outside off and jags back in. Mohammad Rizwan looks to flick but misses to get hit high on the pads.
56.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Another one on a length and around off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it back to the bowler.
56.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Good length and on off, this is pushed towards cover.
End Of The Over 56 : 203/5
5 Runs
- 055.1
- 155.2
- 255.3
- 055.4
- 155.5
- 155.6
M. Rizwan
29 (44)
A. Salman
22 (37)
N. Lyon
14-0-61-0
55.6
1
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Rizwan
Shorter and around off, this is pushed through covers for one.
55.5
1
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
On middle, this is hit down to long on for one.
55.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
DROPPED! A tough chance but Smith is expected to take those. Tossed up on off, Agha Salman looks to play the reverse sweep. It hits the glove and lobs in front of Smith. He dives forward and looks to take it but spills it as his hand touches the ground. This could well prove costly.
55.3
2
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
On middle, Agha Salman looks to sweep, it goes off the top edge over short fine leg. Two taken.
55.2
1
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Rizwan
Tossed up on off, Agha Salman looks to defend, it goes off the outer half to the left of the slip fielder. A run taken.
55.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Rizwan
Around off, this is worked back to the right of the bowler.
End Of The Over 55 : 198/5
10 Runs
- 354.1
- 454.2
- 3 WD 54.3
- 054.3
- 054.4
- 054.5
- 054.6
A. Salman
19 (34)
M. Rizwan
27 (41)
J. Hazlewood
14-6-34-1
54.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Agha Salman
A bumper now it is ducked under.
54.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Agha Salman
Good length and around off, this is pushed to cover.
54.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Agha Salman
A short one again and on middle, ducked under.
54.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Agha Salman
Around off, defended.
54.3
wd
Josh Hazlewood To Agha Salman
Three wides! This is banged in short and on middle, Agha Salman ducks under it. Alex Carey leaps, he gets a hand to it. Two taken.
54.2
4
Josh Hazlewood To Agha Salman
EDGY FOUR! Frustrating for the Aussies! Shorter and outside off, Agha Salman hangs his bat out, this goes off the outside edge wide of the second slip fielder and down to the third man fence.
54.1
3
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Three more! Shorter and outside off, Mohammad Rizwan slaps it through covers. Takes three.
End Of The Over 54 : 188/5
2 Runs
- 053.1
- 153.2
- 053.3
- 153.4
- 053.5
- 053.6
A. Salman
15 (29)
M. Rizwan
24 (40)
N. Lyon
13-0-56-0
53.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
On middle, defended well.
53.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Around off, defended.
53.4
1
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Rizwan
Around off, this is pushed down to long off for one more.
53.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Rizwan
Flatter and on off, Rizwan keeps it out.
53.2
1
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
On middle, this is worked down to long off for one.
53.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Around off, defended.
End Of The Over 53 : 186/5
4 Runs
- 052.1
- 152.2
- 352.3
- 052.4
- 052.5
- 052.6
M. Rizwan
23 (38)
A. Salman
14 (25)
J. Hazlewood
13-6-24-1
52.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
A loud appeal but too high! This lands outside off and jags back in. Mohammad Rizwan walks across and looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
52.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Extra bounce again! Shorter and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan looks to pull but is beaten.
52.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Around off, defended.
52.3
3
Josh Hazlewood To Agha Salman
Three! Shortish and around off, this is punched through covers. Away from the fielder in the deep. Three taken.
52.2
1
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Around off, this is pushed through covers for one.
52.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller and on middle, this is driven back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 52 : 182/5
5 Runs
- 051.1
- 151.2
- 051.3
- 051.4
- 451.5
- 051.6
A. Salman
11 (24)
M. Rizwan
22 (33)
M. Starc
13-1-55-2
51.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
Well outside off, left alone.
51.5
4
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
FOUR! Excellent placement! Shorter and outside off, Agha Salman waits and then plays it past point. This one races away to the fence.
The physio is out for the concussion test. The helmet probably needs to be changed now.
51.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
Right on the helmet! That is nasty! A really good bumper, right on the body, Agha Salman looks to evade it but it hits him right on the helmet.
51.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
That is top fielding! That made a cracking sound off the bat. Shorter and around off, this is guided right off the middle towards point. Lyon dives to his right and stops it.
51.2
1
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller and around middle, this is driven towards mid on for one.
51.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
Around off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it to covers.
End Of The Over 51 : 177/5
5 Runs
- 050.1
- 050.2
- 450.3
- 150.4
- 050.5
- 050.6
A. Salman
7 (20)
M. Rizwan
21 (31)
P. Cummins
13-0-38-2
50.6
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
On the stumps, blocked.
50.5
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Around off, kept out.
50.4
1
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller and around off, this is pushed wide of cover for one.
50.3
4
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! That has been crunched! This is shorter and on middle, Rizwan rocks back and hammers it through mid-wicket. He is off to another start here.
50.2
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
That is really nicely taken! A short one on the body, Rizwan looks to pull but misses. The keeper leaps and takes it with one hand.
50.1
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
Angled into the pads, Rizwan works it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 50 : 172/5
3 Runs
- 049.1
- 149.2
- 049.3
- 049.4
- 049.5
- 249.6
A. Salman
7 (18)
M. Rizwan
16 (27)
M. Starc
12-1-50-2
49.6
2
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
Length and around off, Salman pushes it through covers for two.
49.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
Good length and on off, this is blocked.
49.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
A bumper, ducked under.
49.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
Back of a length and on off, this is guided to point.
49.2
1
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
A single as this is pushed through covers.
49.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
On off, this is pushed to cover.
End Of The Over 49 : 169/5
2 Runs
- 048.1
- 048.2
- 148.3
- 048.4
- 148.5
- 048.6
A. Salman
5 (14)
M. Rizwan
15 (25)
P. Cummins
12-0-33-2
48.6
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Around off, defended.
48.5
1
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
Bangs it in short and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan pulls it through square leg for one.
48.4
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
On middle, on a good length, this is pushed to mid on.
48.3
1
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Shorter and around off, this is pushed through covers for one.
48.2
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Outside off, left alone.
48.1
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Good length and around off, Agha Salman looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
End Of The Over 48 : 167/5
3 Runs
- 047.1
- 047.2
- 047.3
- 047.4
- 047.5
- 347.6
A. Salman
4 (10)
M. Rizwan
14 (23)
M. Starc
11-1-47-2
47.6
3
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
Three to end the over! Fuller and outside off, Agha Salman pushes it through covers for three.
47.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
Just outside off, shortish. Left alone.
47.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
Good stuff from Starc! Another one on a good length and around off, defended.
47.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
Beaten again! Length and just outside off, this one holds its line. Agha Salman looks to push at it but is beaten.
47.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
BEATEN! Mitchell Starc is finding the right lines and lengths now. Fuller and outside off, Agha Salman looks ti drive but is beaten.
47.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
Good length and on off, defended.
End Of The Over 47 : 164/5
2 Runs
- 046.1
- 146.2
- 046.3
- 046.4
- 046.5
- 146.6
A. Salman
1 (4)
M. Rizwan
14 (23)
P. Cummins
11-0-31-2
46.6
1
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Shorter and around off, Agha Salman pushes it through covers for one.
46.5
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Another one outside off, Agha Salman leaves it alone.
46.4
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Another one on a length, Agha Salman guides it to point.
46.3
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
That has taken off! On middle, good length, Agha Salman looks to defend but it gets big on him. It hits the splice and lands safe on the off side.
46.2
1
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
Shorter and around off, this is pushed through covers for one.
46.1
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
On off, blocked.
End Of The Over 46 : 162/5
2 Runs
- 045.1
- 145.2
- 045.3
- 145.4
- 045.5
- W 45.6
S. Shakeel
24 (55)
M. Rizwan
13 (21)
M. Starc
10-1-44-2
45.6
W
Mitchell Starc To Saud Shakeel OUT!
OUT! EGDED AND TAKEN! Starc now gets one. Pakistan now five down. He has just not been at his best, even this delivery, surely not one of the best he has bowled but he really won't care. That wicket will really lift his confidence. His first wicket of the game. This is short again, just outside off. Saud Shakeel looks to cut, there is not enough room and there is also some extra bounce. It goes off the edge and Carey takes a decent catch.
45.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Saud Shakeel
Around off, defended.
45.4
1
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
Starc just has not got it right. He is not happy with the footmarks. This is short and wide again, Rizwan plays it through point for one.
45.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
Outside off, shorter, left alone.
45.2
1
Mitchell Starc To Saud Shakeel
Shorter and on the body, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
45.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Saud Shakeel
That is loose! This is very wide outside off and shorter. Saud Shakeel looks to cut but misses.
End Of The Over 45 : 160/4
1 Runs
- 044.1
- 044.2
- 044.3
- 044.4
- 144.5
- 044.6
M. Rizwan
12 (19)
S. Shakeel
23 (51)
P. Cummins
10-0-29-2
44.6
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
On the stumps, this stays a touch low. Defended.
44.5
1
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
Takes one now! Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
44.4
0
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
On a good length and around off, Saud Shakeel keeps it out.
44.3
0
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
Outside off, left alone.
44.2
0
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
A bumper, evaded well.
44.1
0
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
Angled into the pads, this is worked to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 44 : 159/4
4 Runs
- 443.1
- 043.2
- 043.3
- 043.4
- 043.5
- 043.6
M. Rizwan
12 (18)
S. Shakeel
22 (46)
M. Starc
9-1-42-1
43.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller and on middle, another crisp drive but Rizwan but back to the bowler.
43.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
On the pads, Mohammad Rizwan looks to flick, closes the face of the bat early, it goes off a soft leading edge to cover.
43.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
Another one outside off, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone.
43.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
Around off, this is pushed to cover.
43.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
Shorter and outside off, left alone.
43.1
4
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! That is a lovely stroke! Starc just has not been at his best! This is fuller and around off, Rizwan leans into it and drives it through covers.
End Of The Over 43 : 155/4
1 Runs
- 042.1
- 042.2
- 042.3
- 142.4
- 042.5
- 042.6
S. Shakeel
22 (46)
M. Rizwan
8 (12)
J. Hazlewood
12-6-20-1
42.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
BEATEN! Pokes at one he did not need to. It is shortish and outside off, Saud Shakeel is beaten as he tries to push at it.
42.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
A bumper, Saud Shakeel evades it.
42.4
1
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
42.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Goes short and on middle, Rizwan looks to pull but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
42.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Around off, good length, defended.
42.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Outside off, on a length, left alone.
End Of The Over 42 : 154/4
8 Runs
- 141.1
- 641.2
- 041.3
- 141.4
- 041.5
- 041.6
S. Shakeel
22 (44)
M. Rizwan
7 (8)
N. Lyon
12-0-54-0
41.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Floats it up on off, defended.
41.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
On middle, blocked.
41.4
1
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Rizwan
On middle, Rizwan works it through mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
41.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Rizwan
Tossed up on off, defended.
41.2
6
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Rizwan
SIX! BANG! That is a massive hit. That is some shot to get off the mark. He steps inside the line, goes down on one knee and slog sweeps it well over the mid-wicket fence.
41.1
1
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Shorter and on off, this is pushed past cover for one.
End Of The Over 41 : 146/4
0 Runs
- W 40.1
- 040.2
- 040.3
- 040.4
- 040.5
- 040.6
M. Rizwan
0 (5)
S. Shakeel
21 (41)
J. Hazlewood
11-6-19-1
40.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Angled into the pads, Rizwan works it to mid-wicket.
40.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Solid! Right off the middle. That will make Rizwan feel good. On a length and around off, defended.
40.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Around middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
40.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Too high! Now the one that comes back in. This lands outside off and jags back in, the length is slghtly shorter than Josh Hazlewood would have liked. Rizwan misses to get hit high on the pads.
40.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
BEATEN! Josh Hazlewood has his tail up here! Length and around off, it lands and moves away. Mohammad Rizwan looks to defend but is beaten all ends up.
Mohammad Rizwan walks out to bat!
40.1
W
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! The one that comes back in, gets Babar again! Josh Hazlewood is the man this time and he is very, very delighted and rightly so. He has got the big fish. This is the best Babar has looked by far in this series but he goes. Pakistan now completely on the back foot. They still need another 171 runs. This is a lovely nut. It lands just outside off and jags back in. Babar Azam looks to defend but this sneaks between the bat and the pad and hits the stumps. Will this open the floodgates now?
End Of The Over 40 : 146/3
2 Runs
- 039.1
- 039.2
- 139.3
- 139.4
- 039.5
- 039.6
S. Shakeel
21 (41)
B. Azam
41 (78)
N. Lyon
11-0-46-0
39.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
On the stumps, kept out.
39.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Around middle, defended.
39.4
1
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
Shorter and around off, this is pushed through covers for one.
39.3
1
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Outside off, this is pushed through covers for one.
39.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Fuller and on middle, this is pushed back to the bowler.
39.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
This lands around leg, Saud Shakeel lunges and keeps it out.
End Of The Over 39 : 144/3
0 Runs
- 038.1
- 038.2
- 038.3
- 038.4
- 038.5
- 038.6
B. Azam
40 (77)
S. Shakeel
20 (36)
J. Hazlewood
10-5-19-0
38.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
On the stumps again, this is defended well.
38.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
Fuller and on off, this is pushed to cover.
38.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
On the stumps, Azam blocks it out.
38.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
Around off and on a length, Babar Azam guides it to point.
38.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
Going down leg! This is full, it tails back in from around middle, Babar Azam looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
38.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
Angled into middle, Babar Azam plays it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 38 : 144/3
5 Runs
- 037.1
- 137.2
- 037.3
- 337.4
- 137.5
- 037.6
S. Shakeel
20 (36)
B. Azam
40 (71)
N. Lyon
10-0-44-0
37.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Around middle, defended.
37.5
1
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
A single as this is worked down to long on.
37.4
3
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Three! On middle, the sweep comes out, it is hit through square leg for three.
37.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Tossed up on off, blocked.
37.2
1
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
On middle, this is eased down to long on for one more.
37.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
On middle, this is worked back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 37 : 139/3
0 Runs
- 036.1
- 036.2
- 036.3
- 036.4
- 036.5
- 036.6
S. Shakeel
17 (33)
B. Azam
38 (68)
J. Hazlewood
9-4-19-0
36.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
A bumper and on middle, Saud Shakeel ducks under it.
36.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
BEATEN! Bangs this one short and outside off, Saud Shakeel looks to cut but is beaten.
36.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
Well outside off, Saud Shakeel shoulders arms to this one.
36.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
A bumper now, Saud Shakeel evades it.
36.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
On middle, this is pushed to mid on.
36.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
Around off, kept out.
End Of The Over 36 : 139/3
2 Runs
- 135.1
- 135.2
- 035.3
- 035.4
- 035.5
- 035.6
B. Azam
38 (68)
S. Shakeel
17 (27)
N. Lyon
9-0-39-0
35.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
Fuller and on off, this is pushed to cover.
35.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
Around off, kept out.
35.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
Tossed up on off, defended.
35.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
Around off, defended.
35.2
1
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
A run as this is pushed down to long on.
35.1
1
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
A single now as this is worked through mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 35 : 137/3
4 Runs
- 034.1
- 334.2
- 134.3
- 034.4
- 034.5
- 034.6
S. Shakeel
16 (26)
B. Azam
37 (63)
J. Hazlewood
8-3-19-0
34.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
Outside off, Saud Shakeel shoulders arms to this one.
34.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
Another bumper, Saud Shakeel evades it.
34.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
A good bumper, Saud Shakeel ducks under it.
34.3
1
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
34.2
3
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
Three! This time he does connect with the drive, this is a lot fuller, it is hit through covers for three.
34.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
BEATEN! Josh Hazlewood goes full and outside off, this one shapes away a touch. Saud Shakeel is beaten as he looks to drive.
End Of The Over 34 : 133/3
4 Runs
- 033.1
- 133.2
- 033.3
- 033.4
- 333.5
- 033.6
B. Azam
36 (62)
S. Shakeel
13 (21)
N. Lyon
8-0-37-0
33.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
Around off, defended.
33.5
3
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Good fielding! On middle, Saud Shakeel plays the paddle scoop, it goes fine on the leg side. Josh Hazlewood runs after it and just before it touches the ropes, he flicks it back to the fielder running behind him from first slip. The two save a run for their side.
33.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Flatter and on middle, blocked.
33.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Well, Marnus Labuschagne was very excited there but he was the only one. Down the leg side. Saud Shakeel looks to flick but misses. Carey takes it on the second attempt. Marnus Labuschagne is almost celebrating but no one else is interested.
33.2
1
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
Floats it up on middle, this is worked down to long on for one. First run of the session.
33.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
Tossed up on off, Babar Azam defends.
We are back! Out walk Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel to resume their innings. Nathan Lyon to begin. Here we go...
... DAY 4, SESSION 3 ...
For Australia, Pat Cummins has been brilliant, he has the two wickets to fall in this session but he needs support from the other end too. Mitchell Starc has not been at his best and nor has Nathan Lyon proven to be very effective. The wicket does not have a lot to offer for the bowlers but there is still something in it. Australia need to be patient and just hit the right lines and lengths. An important session awaits. Stay tuned.
The game is nicely poised! Pakistan played with intent in this session and they will feel they are in with a real chance in this game. It began with them losing a wicket early but Shan Masood and Babar Azam played with intent. They added over 50 in quick time. Shan Masood scored a fine half ton but fell shortly after that. Saud Shakeel though has started well and Babar Azam is slowly getting back to this best. A lot will depend on the latter. He needs to score big and the rest probably need to hang around. Pakistan will know they are just the one big partnership away from gaining the advantage in this game.
End Of The Over 33 : 129/3
1 Runs
- 032.1
- 032.2
- 032.3
- 032.4
- 032.5
- 132.6
B. Azam
35 (59)
S. Shakeel
10 (18)
P. Cummins
9-0-28-2
32.6
1
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Good length and around off, Babar Azam looks to defend but it goes off the inner half through square leg for one. Azam limps to the other end. THAT WILL BE TEA!
32.5
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Just outside off, left alone.
32.4
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Around off, defended.
32.3
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Almost a smilar delivery to the one that got him in the first innings. On a length and around off, this lands and jags back in. Azam looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
32.2
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
On middle, blocked.
32.1
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Around off and on a length, kept out.
End Of The Over 32 : 128/3
4 Runs
- 031.1
- 031.2
- 131.3
- 031.4
- 031.5
- 331.6
B. Azam
34 (53)
S. Shakeel
10 (18)
M. Marsh
2-0-8-0
31.6
3
Mitchell Marsh To Babar Azam
Just wide! That is a top effort! Short and on middle, Babar Azam pulls it uppishly, this goes to the right of deep square leg. The fielder runs there, dives, he just get finger tips to it. The ball is rolling towards the fence. He gets back on his feet, runs, dives and pushes it back in. Good determination from Travis Head!
31.5
0
Mitchell Marsh To Babar Azam
Good length and around off, defended.
31.4
0
Mitchell Marsh To Babar Azam
Angled into the pads, Azam works it to mid-wicket.
31.3
1
Mitchell Marsh To Saud Shakeel
Around off, this is pushed through covers for one.
31.2
0
Mitchell Marsh To Saud Shakeel
Around off, kept out.
31.1
0
Mitchell Marsh To Saud Shakeel
Outside off, left alone.
End Of The Over 31 : 124/3
2 Runs
- 030.1
- 130.2
- 030.3
- 130.4
- 030.5
- 030.6
B. Azam
31 (50)
S. Shakeel
9 (15)
P. Cummins
8-0-27-2
30.6
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Bangs it short and on middle, Babar Azam works it to mid-wicket.
30.5
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Yet another short one on middle, Babar Azam evades it.
30.4
1
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
Just wide! A good short one. On the body, Saud Shakeel looks to pull, this goes off the splice, just wide of leg gully and down towards fine leg for one.
30.3
0
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
Good length and around off, this is pushed to cover.
30.2
1
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Yet another one on a length and around middle, it lands and moves away a touch. Babar Azam looks to defend but it goes off the outer half towards cover for one.
30.1
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Beauty! This lands on a length and around off, it pitches and moves away. Babar Azam looks to defend it away from the body but is beaten.
End Of The Over 30 : 122/3
4 Runs
- 029.1
- 129.2
- 129.3
- 029.4
- 129.5
- 1 NB 29.6
- 029.6
S. Shakeel
8 (13)
B. Azam
30 (46)
M. Marsh
1-0-4-0
29.6
0
Mitchell Marsh To Saud Shakeel
Outside off, left alone.
29.6
nb
Mitchell Marsh To Saud Shakeel
Good length and around off, Saud Shakeel keeps it out. No ball signaled.
29.5
1
Mitchell Marsh To Babar Azam
Fuller and on middle, this is flicked towards mid-wicket. The fielder fumbles and Azam takes a run.
29.4
0
Mitchell Marsh To Babar Azam
Around middle, Babar Azam blocks it.
29.3
1
Mitchell Marsh To Saud Shakeel
On the shorter side again, this is worked towards mid-wicket for one.
29.2
1
Mitchell Marsh To Babar Azam
Shorter and on the body, this is nudged on the leg side for one.
29.1
0
Mitchell Marsh To Babar Azam
Around off, Azam blocks it.
End Of The Over 29 : 118/3
6 Runs
- 028.1
- 028.2
- 428.3
- 028.4
- 228.5
- 028.6
S. Shakeel
7 (10)
B. Azam
28 (42)
P. Cummins
7-0-25-2
28.6
0
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
Around off and on a length, kept out.
28.5
2
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
Nicely driven! A full toss on off, this is driven down the ground towards long off for two.
28.4
0
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
Good length and around off, defended.
28.3
4
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
FOUR! Nicely played! This is shorter and on the body, Saud Shakeel does well to get on top of the bounce and play it down, past leg gully and down to the fine leg fence.
28.2
0
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
Outside off, shortish, Saud Shakeel leaves it alone.
28.1
0
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
Beauty! This lands around off, on a length, it pitches and moves away. Saud Shakeel is beaten all ends up as he tries to defend.
End Of The Over 28 : 112/3
2 Runs
- 027.1
- 027.2
- 127.3
- 127.4
- 027.5
- 027.6
B. Azam
28 (42)
S. Shakeel
1 (4)