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Match Ended
2nd ODI, Tony Ireland Stadium, Townsville , Aug 31, 2022
% Chance to Win
AUS
ZIM
Inn Break
Right then! That is it from this game. Australia have won the series and will be eyeing a clean sweep whereas Zimbabwe will be hoping that they can put on a solid performance to end the series on a high. The third and final ODI is on Saturday, 3rd September at 5.10 am IST (11.40 pm GMT, the previous day). Our build-up though begins a lot earlier. So do join us for the same. Till then, goodbye and cheers!
Mitchell Starc is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his three wickets in 8 overs and conceding just 24 runs. He says that the wicket had a nice covering of grass and tennis-like bounce. Adds that they hadn't taken a wicket in the Powerplay in the first match so they tried to be a bit fuller. On Steven Smith, he says that he applied himself straightaway and he is been doing it for 10 plus years and it was a clinical performance from him.
Regis Chakabva the skipper of Zimbabwe admits that the Aussies bowled well and used the wicket to their advantage. Says that they didn’t get any sort of stand going and that was the reason the batting collapsed. Claims that they always wanted to play against the best and they knew that this series will be a test. Mentions that they have a lot of things to take from it so they can keep learning and moving forward. Admits that they need to talk about the batting but credits the bowlers for coming out fighting and trying to defend a low total. Adds that they want to take that bowling performance to the next game
Aaron Finch the captain of Australia says that the bowlers were clinical. Adds that the tone was set by Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood and the others were consistent as well. Mentions that they are trying to be flexible looking at the upcoming World Cup and claims that they will keep experimenting further. Shares that they want to play good cricket regardless of the results.
Time for the presentation...
The game was set up in the first innings itself as Australia won the toss and exploited the conditions with the ball to perfection. Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa were the pick of the bowlers taking three wickets each and Cameron Green continued his fine form grabbing two. Zimbabwe did not put up any sort of resistance against some quality bowling and were bowled out for just 96 runs. This was an easy chase for the strong Australian batting lineup and despite an initial hiccup, Steven Smith and Alex Carey took the team home to register a comprehensive win.
Zimbabwe came out with very little hope of defending a measly total but Richard Ngarava gave them a glimmer of hope. He bowled with fire and sent both the openers back to the shed considerably early. They were however unable to build on this start and the rest of the bowlers provided no penetration. Brad Evans could not support his pace bowling partner well and conceded runs far too freely. They did help their cause by introducing their part-time spinners as it only accelerated their demise. In the end, they conceded an excess of six runs per over, and this game was done in no time. They will need to work on their batting if they are to have any chance of competing in the last game.
Australia came out with an intent to wrap the game up at the earliest. David Warner went after the bowlers from the word go but perished in the attempt to accelerate. Aaron Finch continued his poor form and got out playing a defensive shot but Steven Smith came to the wicket and settled any sort of nerves in the dressing room. He played his shots and looked good at the wicket ending three short of a half-century. He was well supported by Alex Carey who would have enjoyed the time he got at the wicket and will be happy that he saw this game through. This was a thoroughly professional performance on all fronts.
This has been a walk in the park for the mighty Australian side. They have sent the visitors packing in under 15 overs and completed a dominating victory. With this 8-wicket win, they have taken a 2-0 lead in this 3-match series and will be looking to whitewash their opponents in the final fixture. Zimbabwe have just not turned up for the game and conceded this battle without a fight. They have a lot of work to do if they are to get a consolation win the next time around.
End Of The Over 14.4 : 100/2
13 Runs
- 114.1
- 114.2
- 2 WD 14.3
- 114.3
- 4 NB 14.4
- 4 B 14.4
S. Smith
47 (41)
A. Carey
26 (33)
S. Williams
1.4-0-14-0
14.4
b
Sean Williams To Steven Smith
FOUR BYES! That's it! Australia win comprehensively! Steven Smith pre-meditates and goes for the reverse hit. Sean Williams sees and serves a quicker ball, full and down leg side. Smith misses and so does the keeper for a boundary. Australia win by 8 wickets.
14.4
nb
Sean Williams To Alex Carey
NO BALL! This is full and on off. Carey reverse hits it uppishly and over point for three runs. A no ball is called as Sean Williams has overstepped! Free hit coming up. Australia need a run to win.
14.3
1
Sean Williams To Steven Smith
On middle, flicked behind square leg for a single.
14.3
wd
Sean Williams To Alex Carey
Two wides! Turn and bounce! Shorter and down leg. Carey shoulders arms. The keeper gets a glove on it and the batters cross.
14.2
1
Sean Williams To Steven Smith
On middle, eased to long on for a single.
14.1
1
Sean Williams To Alex Carey
Shorter and outside off. Carey goes across and cuts it to short third man for a single.
End Of The Over 14 : 87/2
9 Runs
- 113.1
- 013.2
- 113.3
- 1 WD 13.4
- 113.4
- 1 WD 13.5
- 413.5
- 013.6
S. Smith
45 (38)
A. Carey
22 (31)
L. Jongwe
3-0-13-0
13.6
0
Luke Jongwe To Steven Smith
Short in length and on middle. Smith ducks under it.
13.5
4
Luke Jongwe To Steven Smith
FOUR! 10 runs needed now! too full and outside off. Smith lofts it, not off the middle but enough to beat the mid on fielder for a boundary.
13.5
wd
Luke Jongwe To Steven Smith
Wide! Luke attempts a bumper but it is too short and Smith leaves it alone. A wide is given for height.
13.4
1
Luke Jongwe To Alex Carey
Short of a length and on middle. Carey pulls it hard to deep square leg for a single.
13.4
wd
Luke Jongwe To Alex Carey
Wide! This is full, slow and outside off. Left alone for a wide.
13.3
1
Luke Jongwe To Steven Smith
Drops a short ball now on middle. Smith pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
13.2
0
Luke Jongwe To Steven Smith
Jongwe follows Smith on the leg side who tries to cut it away but Smith ends up slashing in the air.
13.1
1
Luke Jongwe To Alex Carey
A single as this is nudged around the corner on the leg side.
End Of The Over 13 : 78/2
5 Runs
- 112.1
- 112.2
- 112.3
- 012.4
- 012.5
- 212.6
S. Smith
40 (34)
A. Carey
20 (29)
S. Williams
1-0-5-0
12.6
2
Sean Williams To Steven Smith
Beautifully placed! Tossed up, outside off. Smith goes inside-out over covers for a couple of runs.
12.5
0
Sean Williams To Steven Smith
Outside off again, spinning away from the batter. Smith has a feel for it and hits it aerially to point.
12.4
0
Sean Williams To Steven Smith
Flatter, outside off and turning away. Smith slaps it to covers.
12.3
1
Sean Williams To Alex Carey
On middle. Carey reverse sweeps it to point for a quick single.
12.2
1
Sean Williams To Steven Smith
Serves a full ball, angling on the pads. Smith helps it to short fine leg for a single.
12.1
1
Sean Williams To Alex Carey
Shorter and outside off, Carey pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 12 : 73/2
1 Runs
- 011.1
- 011.2
- 011.3
- 011.4
- 011.5
- 111.6
A. Carey
18 (27)
S. Smith
37 (30)
L. Jongwe
2-0-4-0
11.6
1
Luke Jongwe To Alex Carey
Short again. Carey guides it to backward point who makes a solid stop. The batter cross. Australia need another 24 runs to win.
11.5
0
Luke Jongwe To Alex Carey
Five dots now! Short of a length, outside off, extra bounce. Carey is surprised with the bounce as he defends off the higher part of the blade.
11.4
0
Luke Jongwe To Alex Carey
Shorter and outside off, it is pulled to mid-wicket.
11.3
0
Luke Jongwe To Alex Carey
Length ball, around off, nipping in. Carey looks to defend but inside edges it to mid-wicket.
11.2
0
Luke Jongwe To Alex Carey
Tries a bouncer, around leg. Carey gloves it to the keeper who collects it on a bounce.
11.1
0
Luke Jongwe To Alex Carey
A full ball, on off, inward shape, it is pushed to mid on.
End Of The Over 11 : 72/2
15 Runs
- 310.1
- 410.2
- 010.3
- 010.4
- 410.5
- 410.6
S. Smith
37 (30)
A. Carey
17 (21)
S. Raza
2-0-23-0
10.6
4
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
FOUR! Third boundary of the over! A loopy ball, outside off. Smith slog-sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary. Smith showing his class here.
10.5
4
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
FOUR! Deft touch! Flatter ball, outside off. Smith opens the face of the bat and delicately plays to third man for a boundary.
10.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
Floated ball, full and around off. Smith blocks it out.
10.3
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
Slower now, full and outside off. Defended out.
10.2
4
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
FOUR! Smith is in hurry to end things! Tossed up, way outside off. It allows Smith to free his arms as he lofts it over covers for four.
10.1
3
Sikandar Raza To Alex Carey
Three runs! Tossed up, outside off. Carey mistimes his reverse sweep. The ball lobs over first slip and to third man for three runs.
Powerplay 2! Now, four fielders are allowed outside the inner circle till the 40th over.
End Of The Over 10 : 57/2
3 Runs
- 09.1
- 29.2
- 09.3
- 19.4
- 09.5
- 09.6
S. Smith
25 (25)
A. Carey
14 (20)
L. Jongwe
1-0-3-0
9.6
0
Luke Jongwe To Steven Smith
Gets beaten once again! Luke Jongwe pulls his length back a fraction and bowls this outside off. Steven Smith looks to guide this to thrid man but misses as there is some movement off the wicket.
9.5
0
Luke Jongwe To Steven Smith
Luke Jongwe bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole, Steven Smith charges down the wicket and looks to heave this over the off side. Gets beaten by the bounce as the ball goes through to the keeper.
9.4
1
Luke Jongwe To Alex Carey
Luke Jongwe bowls this short in line with the stumps, Alex Carey pulls this to deep backward square leg for a single.
9.3
0
Luke Jongwe To Alex Carey
Dropped! Difficult chance but Zimbabwe needed this wicket! Luke Jongwe serves this full and wide outside off, Alex Carey gets his front foot forward and goes for an uppish drive. Tadiwanashe Marumani at cover dives full-length to his left and gets his hand to it but can not hold on. Alex Carey gets a life and Australia will motor on.
9.2
2
Luke Jongwe To Alex Carey
Luke Jongwe bowls this a touch fuller and outside off, Alex Carey lifts this over mid on and does not time this well. They get two runs.
9.1
0
Luke Jongwe To Alex Carey
This is on a good length and just outside off, Alex Carey blocks this towards cover.
End Of The Over 9 : 54/2
8 Runs
- 08.1
- 48.2
- 08.3
- 08.4
- 48.5
- 08.6
S. Smith
25 (23)
A. Carey
11 (16)
S. Raza
1-0-8-0
8.6
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
Sikandar Raza fires this one full and angling into the pads, Steven Smith blocks this and gets an inside edge towards square leg.
8.5
4
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
FOUR! Second boundary of the over!
8.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
This is a touch short as well and outside off, Steven Smith goes back in the crease and blocks the ball down the pitch.
8.3
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
This is full and on the pads, Steven Smith clips this towards square leg.
8.2
4
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
FOUR! Thumped away! Easy pickings for Steven Smith. Sikandar Raza bowls this short and in line with the stumps, Steven Smith rocks back and pulls the ball towards deep backward square leg for a boundary.
8.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
Sikandar Raza bowls this full and just outside off, Steven Smith flicks this towards mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 8 : 46/2
8 Runs
- 07.1
- 47.2
- 07.3
- 47.4
- 07.5
- 07.6
A. Carey
11 (16)
S. Smith
17 (17)
B. Evans
4-0-29-0
7.6
0
Brad Evans To Alex Carey
Brad Evans bowls this on a good length and gets the ball to leave the batter from outside off. Alex Carey pushes at the ball and it beats his outside edge. There is an appeal and the umpire says it is not out There is a sound and Zimbabwe decide to review this. UltraEdge shows a spike but that is bat hitting pad. The on-field decision remains and Zimbabwe lose a review.
7.5
0
Brad Evans To Alex Carey
This one is on a good length and onto the pads, Alex Carey taps this down to square leg.
7.4
4
Brad Evans To Alex Carey
FOUR! Alex Carey counters the last ball by charging down the wicket. Brad Evans bowls this full and outside off, Alex Carey lift this over the point fielder and the ball rushes away to the deep point fence for the second boundary of the over.
7.3
0
Brad Evans To Alex Carey
Alex Carey gets beaten all ends up! Brad Evans bowls this in line with the stumps and just back of a length. Alex Carey looks to defend but the ball nips back in and goes between bat and pad. What a lovely delivery.
7.2
4
Brad Evans To Alex Carey
FOUR! Alex Carey gets his first boundary! Brad Evans bowls this a touch short and in line with the stumps, Alex Carey pulls this off his hips towards deep square leg for four runs.
7.1
0
Brad Evans To Alex Carey
Brad Evans bowls this on a good length and just outside off, Alex Carey taps the ball towards the point fielder.
End Of The Over 7 : 38/2
9 Runs
- 16.1
- 16.2
- 06.3
- 1 LB 6.4
- 66.5
- 06.6
S. Smith
17 (17)
A. Carey
3 (10)
R. Ngarava
4-0-16-2
6.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Steven Smith
Richard Ngarava serves this on a good length and in line with the stumps, Steven Smith blocks this back to the bowler.
6.5
6
Richard Ngarava To Steven Smith
SIX! Steven Smith has sent this flying! Richard Ngarava serves this one full and wide outside off, Steven Smith charges down the wicket and has to reach for the ball. Gets his bat to it and sends the ball over the deep point boundary for a maximum!
6.4
lb
Richard Ngarava To Alex Carey
Richard Ngarava angles this down leg on a good length, Alex Carey looks to play this fine but it hits the pads and rolls to fine leg for a leg bye.
6.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Alex Carey
Goes a touch fuller and outside the off stump, Alex Carey strokes this wide of mid off.
6.2
1
Richard Ngarava To Steven Smith
This one is on a good length as well and angling away from outside off, Steven Smith looks to block and gets a thick outside edge to the left of point for a run.
6.1
1
Richard Ngarava To Alex Carey
Richard Ngarava serves this on a good length and angling into the left-hander. Alex Carey clips the ball to square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 6 : 29/2
4 Runs
- 45.1
- 05.2
- 05.3
- 05.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
S. Smith
10 (14)
A. Carey
2 (7)
B. Evans
3-0-21-0
5.6
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
Good-length delivery bowled outside the off pole, Steven Smith hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten.
5.5
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
This is full and outside off, Steven Smith mistimes his shot back towards the bowler.
5.4
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
Beaten! This is a lovey delivery bowled in the off stump channel on a good length. Steven Smith feels for it and gets beaten all end up.
5.3
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
Gets the ball to nip back in sharply from outside off on a good length. The ball hits Steven Smith on the pads and there is a huge appeal. The umpire remains unmoved and they do not review.
5.2
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
Brad Evans serves this on a good length and just outside off, Steven Smith blocks the ball towards short mid-wicket.
5.1
4
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
FOUR! That has been dismissed! Brad Evans goes full and pitches this on middle, Steven Smith flicks this aerially towards the deep mid-wicket fence for four runs.
End Of The Over 5 : 25/2
5 Runs
- 04.1
- 1 WD 4.2
- 14.2
- 14.3
- 04.4
- 14.5
- 14.6
S. Smith
6 (8)
A. Carey
2 (7)
R. Ngarava
3-0-8-2
4.6
1
Richard Ngarava To Steven Smith
Fuller ball, outside off. Smith drives it firmly to covers. A single is taken.
4.5
1
Richard Ngarava To Alex Carey
On a length and slanting around off. Carey bends his back and dabs it to third man for a single.
4.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Alex Carey
Full ball, on middle, it is pushed to mid on.
4.3
1
Richard Ngarava To Steven Smith
Another quick single! Length ball, outside off. Smith works it to point and calls for a quick single. Carey makes his ground. Good running.
4.2
1
Richard Ngarava To Alex Carey
On a length and outside off. Carey prods and keeps it out. It rolls to cover for a single.
4.2
wd
Richard Ngarava To Alex Carey
Wide! Shorter and angling down leg. Carey misses his tuck and a wide is signaled.
4.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Alex Carey
Full and on off, pushed to covers.
End Of The Over 4 : 20/2
4 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 43.4
- 03.5
- 03.6
S. Smith
4 (6)
A. Carey
0 (3)
B. Evans
2-0-17-0
3.6
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
Steep bounce this time! Short in length and on off. Smith is hurried as he defends on the up. There is enough in the surface for Zimbabwe to question the batters.
3.5
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
Goes slower now, full and on the pads. Smith misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.
3.4
4
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
FOUR! Pressure released! A full toss on middle and Smith whacks it away past mid-wicket for a boundary. Brad Evans needs to keep it tight from this end as well.
3.3
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
On a length and around off. Smith stays back to defend.
3.2
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
Full and on middle, pushed to mid on.
3.1
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
Outside off, Left alone.
End Of The Over 3 : 16/2
1 Runs
- W 2.1
- 1 WD 2.2
- 02.2
- W 2.3
- 02.4
- 02.5
- 02.6
A. Carey
0 (3)
S. Smith
0 (0)
R. Ngarava
2-0-3-2
2.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Alex Carey
Full ball, outside off. Carey drives it to point where the fielder dives to his right and stops. End of an outstanding over for Richard Ngarava getting 2 wickets and just conceding a wide.
2.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Alex Carey
Fuller ball, outside off. Kept out.
2.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Alex Carey
Length and angling on off. Defended out.
Alex Carey walks out to the crease and will get some time out in the middle to regain his form.
2.3
W
Richard Ngarava To Aaron Finch OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Finch goes now and Zimbabwe are making Australia work hard for the win! A length ball, outside off, angling across. Finch tries to defend with an angled bat but gets an outside edge to first slip where Sikandar Raza fumbles on his first attempt but holds onto it in the end. Richard Ngarava gets two in one over and Australia will now have to take a step back to consolidate.
2.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Aaron Finch
Full ball, angling way outside off. Finch looks to drive but misses.
2.2
wd
Richard Ngarava To Aaron Finch
Wide! Fuller and wide outside off. Finch leaves it alone.
Steven Smith makes his way out to the middle.
2.1
W
Richard Ngarava To David Warner OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Excellent catch by Brad Evans! Just what Zimbabwe wanted, a wicket at the start! Warner again comes down the track and Richard Ngarava sticks to his length. He bangs a short ball and cramps Warner for room. He looks to go hard at the ball but gets a top edge to third man where Brad Evans runs in and takes a solid forward diving catch. Zimbabwe draw first blood and will be looking to build on this.
End Of The Over 2 : 15/0
13 Runs
- 41.1
- 11.2
- 11.3
- 21.4
- 41.5
- 11.6
D. Warner
13 (8)
A. Finch
1 (4)
B. Evans
1-0-13-0
1.6
1
Brad Evans To David Warner
Outside off. Warner uses the pace as he dabs it to third man for one.
1.5
4
Brad Evans To David Warner
FOUR! That is a much better shot from Warner! On a length and outside off. Warner punches off the back foot through point for a boundary.
1.4
2
Brad Evans To David Warner
In the air but falls safe! Short in length and around off. Warner again tries to hoick on the leg side but top edges it over mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
1.3
1
Brad Evans To Aaron Finch
Touch fuller and around off. Finch taps it to point for one more.
1.2
1
Brad Evans To David Warner
Length ball, outside off. Warner looks to defend but gets a thick outside edge and it rolls past point for one.
1.1
4
Brad Evans To David Warner
FOUR! Good shot! A bouncer but down the leg side. Warner uses his feet and pulls it to fine leg for a boundary.
Brad Evans will share the attack and bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 2/0
2 Runs
- 1 WD 0.1
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 10.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
A. Finch
0 (3)
D. Warner
1 (3)
R. Ngarava
1-0-2-0
0.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Aaron Finch
On a length and around off. Finch defends it out solidly.
0.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Aaron Finch
A length ball, outside off. Finch shoulders arms to it.
0.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Aaron Finch
On a length and on middle. Finch pushes it towards mid on.
0.3
1
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
Shorter and on middle, it is pulled to deep square leg for a single.
0.2
0
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
Beaten! Lovely delivery! Ngarava hits the deck hard, around middle, it nips back in. Warner looks to defend but gets beaten and the ball lobs over the middle pole.
0.1
0
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
Length ball, outside off, swinging away. Warner drops it to covers.
0.1
wd
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
Wide! A length ball, shaping down the leg side. Warner misses his flick. A wide is given and Australia are underway.
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Match Info
- Venue Tony Ireland Stadium, Townsville
- Weather Sunny
- Toss Australia won the toss and elected to field
- Result Australia beat Zimbabwe by 8 wickets
- Player of the Match Mitchell Starc
- Umpire Paul Reiffel (AUS), Donovan Koch (AUS) and Rod Tucker (AUS)
- Referee David Boon (AUS)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Zimbabwe 96/10 in 27.5 overs
- Zimbabwe 96/10: B Evans lbw b A Zampa 2(6)
- Referral 1 (27.5 ovs): B Evans against AUS (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, ZIM: 2) (Retained)
- Zimbabwe 50/4 in 16.0 overs
- Drinks: Zimbabwe 46/4 in 14.5 overs
- Power play 1 (1-10): Zimbabwe 25/3
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 52 off 50 balls between S Smith (33) and A Carey (17)
- Australia 50/2 in 8.2 overs
- A Carey dropped on 13 by T Marumani in 9.3 overs
- Referral 1 (7.6 ovs): ZIM against S Smith (Caught) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, ZIM: 1)
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| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| David Warner AUS | 164 | 54.66 |
| Steven Smith AUS | 96 | 96.00 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani ZIM | 84 | 28.00 |
| Regis Chakabva ZIM | 78 | 39.00 |
| Wesley Madhevere ZIM | 74 | 24.66 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Burl ZIM | 8 | 7.00 |
| Cameron Green AUS | 8 | 3.16 |
| Adam Zampa AUS | 6 | 5.03 |
| Mitchell Starc AUS | 5 | 3.42 |
| Richard Ngarava ZIM | 4 | 4.45 |
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