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AUS vs ZIM, 2022 - ODI Live Commentary

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Match Ended   
1st ODI, Tony Ireland Stadium, Townsville , Aug 28, 2022
201/5 (33.3/50)
200 (47.3/50)
Australia beat Zimbabwe by 5 wickets
Right then! That is it from this game. The next one is a must win for Zimbabwe and they have to come up with better plans. The second ODI is on 31st August at 5.10 am IST (11.40 pm GMT, the previous day). Do join us for the build up as well. Cheers!
Cameron Green is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his maiden five-wicket haul. Green says he needed to realize what the wicket is doing and then bowl accordingly. Adds he wanted to hit the back of the length area and it worked. Informs he enjoys fishing over golf.
Regis Chakabva, the skipper of Zimbabwe says he felt the wicket was tricky, they though did not have enough on the board. Mentions they did not finish well with the bat and with the ball, the start was not that great. Ends by saying they need to work on the positives and hope to do well in the next game.
Aaron Finch, the skipper of Australia says the ball was doing a bit throughout and they finished well with the ball. Mentions the preparation is same against every team and they were well prepared for this game. Reckons Mitchell Starc is one of the best bowlers in the world and his contribution has been exceptional and Green was outstanding and it is great he got a fifer.
...Presentation coming up...
Earlier, Zimbabwe were bundled out to an under-par score thanks to Cameron Green's fifer and Adam Zampa's three wickets. Australia fancied a win and in the end, they won comfortably by 5 wickets.
Zimbabwe can be pleased with how they bowled! Especially Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl who were outstanding. The latter ended with three and gave Zimbabwe the slightest of chances. However, they just did not have enough on the board.
Then the Aussie batters batted with intent. Steven Smith was the anchor and the others played their shots. There were a couple of decent innings with David Warner's fifty giving the perfect start but Smith was the mainstay with a half ton. There was a period when Australia might have felt a little pressure when they lost three quickly but Glenn Maxwell and Steven Smith ensured no more wickets fell and took their side over the line.
A comfortable win in the end for the hosts and they go 1-0 up in the three-match series! The victory however was set up in the first innings itself as Cameron Green's fifer saw Zimbabwe being bundled out for a low score.
End Of The Over 33.3 : 201/5
13 Runs
  • 133.1
  • 633.2
  • 633.3
G. Maxwell
32 (9)
S. Smith
48 (80)
R. Ngarava
5.3-0-26-1
33.3
6
Richard Ngarava To Glenn Maxwell
SIX! Two big hits and Maxwell finishes off in style! A length ball on the pads. Glenn Maxwell whacks it over deep square leg for a biggie. Australia win by 5 wickets.
33.2
6
Richard Ngarava To Glenn Maxwell
SIX! Just 6 needed now! Short of a length and around off. Maxwell pulls it high over deep square leg for a biggie.
33.1
1
Richard Ngarava To Steven Smith
On a length and around off. Smith taps it to covers for a single.
End Of The Over 33 : 188/5
3 Runs
  • 032.1
  • 032.2
  • 032.3
  • 1 WD32.4
  • 032.4
  • 032.5
  • 1 WD32.6
  • 132.6
S. Smith
47 (79)
G. Maxwell
20 (7)
L. Jongwe
1-0-3-0
32.6
1
Luke Jongwe To Steven Smith
On a length and around off. Smith tucks it to mid-wicket for one more. 13 runs needed now.
32.6
wd
Luke Jongwe To Steven Smith
Wide! Angles one down the leg side. Smith looks to flick but misses.
32.5
0
Luke Jongwe To Steven Smith
A fuller ball, outside off. Smith mistimes his drive back to the bowler.
32.4
0
Luke Jongwe To Steven Smith
This is way outside off. Smith lets it go.
32.4
wd
Luke Jongwe To Steven Smith
Wide! A full ball, way down the leg side, Smith leaves it alone.
32.3
0
Luke Jongwe To Steven Smith
Angles a length ball on middle. Smith blocks it out.
32.2
0
Luke Jongwe To Steven Smith
On a length and outside off. Smith punches it to covers.
32.1
0
Luke Jongwe To Steven Smith
This is full and outside off. Smith looks to drive but gets beaten on the inside edge.
End Of The Over 32 : 185/5
17 Runs
  • 131.1
  • 1 WD31.2
  • 031.2
  • 131.3
  • 631.4
  • 431.5
  • 431.6
G. Maxwell
20 (7)
S. Smith
46 (73)
R. Burl
7-0-60-3
31.6
4
Ryan Burl To Glenn Maxwell
FOUR! This game is nearing its end! Maxwell in full flow here. He brings out the reverse sweep, it is a full toss outside off. He hits it down to the third man fence.
31.5
4
Ryan Burl To Glenn Maxwell
FOUR! That is a poor delivery! Short and on the body, this is pulled past short fine leg for a boundary.
31.4
6
Ryan Burl To Glenn Maxwell
SIX! Short side and Maxwell clears it with ease. On middle, Maxwell brings out the slog sweep, it goes over the square leg fence.
31.3
1
Ryan Burl To Steven Smith
On off, this is pushed down to long off for one.
31.2
0
Ryan Burl To Steven Smith
Another one outside off, not played at.
31.2
wd
Ryan Burl To Steven Smith
WIDE! Well wide outside off, left alone.
31.1
1
Ryan Burl To Glenn Maxwell
Gives it air, this lands outside off, it is driven through covers for one.
End Of The Over 31 : 168/5
9 Runs
  • 030.1
  • 230.2
  • 230.3
  • 4 WD30.4
  • 030.4
  • 130.5
  • 030.6
S. Smith
45 (71)
G. Maxwell
5 (3)
S. Raza
8-0-45-1
30.6
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
On middle, kept out.
30.5
1
Sikandar Raza To Glenn Maxwell
On off, this is pushed towards cover for one.
30.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Glenn Maxwell
Fired on the pads, Maxwell looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
30.4
wd
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
FOUR WIDES! This lands on leg stump and turns away. Smith leaves it alone. The keeper fails to take it and it goes down to fine leg for three.
30.3
2
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
Another two as this is also played through point.
30.2
2
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
On off, this is guided past point for two.
30.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
On middle, defended.
End Of The Over 30 : 159/5
10 Runs
  • 429.1
  • W29.2
  • 029.3
  • 229.4
  • W29.5
  • 429.6
G. Maxwell
4 (1)
S. Smith
41 (67)
R. Burl
6-0-43-3
29.6
4
Ryan Burl To Glenn Maxwell
FOUR! Up and over! Maxwell off the mark in style. That is a serious shot. On a wicket where the ball is turning. He lifts this left spinner on middle over mid on for a boundary.
29.5
W
Ryan Burl To Mitchell Marsh OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Australia 5 down all of a sudden and still need above 40. Zimbabwe have a little sniff here. Burl gets another one. This is pushed through outside off. Marsh looks to cut but this is a little too full. It goes off the toe-end and it is taken by the keeper. Another wicket quickly and it is game on here.
29.4
2
Ryan Burl To Mitchell Marsh
TWO! Marsh cuts this one past point now and bags a couple.
29.3
0
Ryan Burl To Mitchell Marsh
Tossed up outside off, left alone.
29.2
W
Ryan Burl To Marcus Stoinis OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Burl has another one. Stoinis' quick fire innings comes to an end. This is tossed up around off, it lands and turns away. Stoinis looks to sweep but it goes off the top edge towards first slip where Raza runs back and takes an easy catch.
29.1
4
Ryan Burl To Marcus Stoinis
FOUR! Just short, misfield and a boundary! On the pads, Stoinis looks to sweep, it goes off the splice, lands just short of the short fine leg fielder who fails to stop it and it goes to the boundary.
End Of The Over 29 : 149/3
5 Runs
  • 028.1
  • 128.2
  • 428.3
  • 028.4
  • 028.5
  • 028.6
S. Smith
41 (67)
M. Stoinis
15 (12)
S. Raza
7-0-36-1
28.6
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
On off, this is guided to point.
28.5
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
Tossed up on off, kept out.
28.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
On middle, defended.
28.3
4
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
FOUR! Pulled away! Short and on middle, Smith pulls it through square leg and this one races away to the fence.
28.2
1
Sikandar Raza To Marcus Stoinis
Well stopped! On off, this is pushed towards cover. The fielder dives to his right and makes a half stop. A single.
28.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Marcus Stoinis
Flatter and on off, blocked.
End Of The Over 28 : 144/3
5 Runs
  • 427.1
  • 027.2
  • 027.3
  • 027.4
  • 127.5
  • 027.6
S. Smith
37 (63)
M. Stoinis
14 (10)
R. Burl
5-0-33-1
27.6
0
Ryan Burl To Steven Smith
On middle, this is worked to square leg.
27.5
1
Ryan Burl To Marcus Stoinis
This lands and spins away. Blocked.
27.4
0
Ryan Burl To Marcus Stoinis
On off, this is pushed to cover.
27.3
0
Ryan Burl To Marcus Stoinis
Shorter ans outside off, spins away. Stoinis looks to cut but is beaten.
27.2
0
Ryan Burl To Marcus Stoinis
Flatter and on middle, defended.
27.1
4
Ryan Burl To Marcus Stoinis
FOUR! Powered! Stoinis wants to end this early. Full and outside off, this is thumped through covers for a boundary.
End Of The Over 27 : 139/3
3 Runs
  • 026.1
  • 026.2
  • 1 WD26.3
  • 026.3
  • 026.4
  • 126.5
  • 126.6
M. Stoinis
9 (5)
S. Smith
37 (62)
S. Raza
6-0-31-1
26.6
1
Sikandar Raza To Marcus Stoinis
A single to end then! On off, this is pushed through covers for one.
26.5
1
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
Floats it up on off, Smith plays it towards point for one.
26.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
On middle, this is worked towards square leg.
26.3
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
On off, this is played back to the bowler.
26.3
wd
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
WIDE! Down the leg side. Wided.
26.2
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
On the stumps, kept out.
26.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
On middle, defended.
End Of The Over 26 : 136/3
8 Runs
  • 025.1
  • W25.2
  • 025.3
  • 025.4
  • 225.5
  • 625.6
M. Stoinis
8 (4)
S. Smith
36 (57)
R. Burl
4-0-28-1
25.6
6
Ryan Burl To Marcus Stoinis
SIX! That is pure power! Massive hit. This is tossed up outside off, Stoinis drags it over the long on fence for a biggie. He's come out with intent.
25.5
2
Ryan Burl To Marcus Stoinis
Wide of the fielder in the deep! Tossed up on off, Stoinis lifts it over covers for two.
25.4
0
Ryan Burl To Marcus Stoinis
On off, this lands and turns away. Blocked.
25.3
0
Ryan Burl To Marcus Stoinis
Flatter and on off, defended.
25.2
W
Ryan Burl To Alex Carey OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Burl has a wicket. Tossed up nicely, it is around off. Carey looks to go over long on. He actually plays a half hearted shot. It goes towards the fielder there and Victor Nyauchi takes it on the second attempt.
25.1
0
Ryan Burl To Alex Carey
Flatter and on middle, Carey looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
End Of The Over 25 : 128/2
7 Runs
  • 024.1
  • 024.2
  • 024.3
  • 2 WD24.4
  • 424.4
  • 124.5
  • 024.6
S. Smith
36 (57)
A. Carey
10 (6)
S. Raza
5-0-28-1
24.6
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
Flatter ball, around off. Defended out. Australia need another 73 runs to win.
24.5
1
Sikandar Raza To Alex Carey
Full ball, angling on middle. Carey works it to long on for one.
24.4
4
Sikandar Raza To Alex Carey
FOUR! Tossed up on off. Carey gets inside the line and paddles it past short fine leg for a boundary.
24.4
wd
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
Two wides! Fuller and sliding down. Smith misses his flick. The keeper gets a bit of glove on it and gives away a single.
24.3
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
Slower now, outside off. Blocked again.
24.2
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
Full and on midde. Smith again makes a solid block.
24.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
Flatter and on middle. Blocked out.
End Of The Over 24 : 121/2
11 Runs
  • 423.1
  • 023.2
  • 223.3
  • 023.4
  • 123.5
  • 423.6
A. Carey
5 (4)
S. Smith
36 (53)
R. Burl
3-0-20-0
23.6
4
Ryan Burl To Alex Carey
FOUR! Really well played! Cheeky from Carey! A full toss on middle. Carey reverse sweeps it through backward point for a boundary.
23.5
1
Ryan Burl To Steven Smith
Outside off, guided to sweeper cover for a single.
23.4
0
Ryan Burl To Steven Smith
Full ball, outside off, driven to covers.
23.3
2
Ryan Burl To Steven Smith
Too full and around off. Smith flicks it in the gap, through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
23.2
0
Ryan Burl To Steven Smith
Tossed up, around off. Blocked out.
23.1
4
Ryan Burl To Steven Smith
FOUR! Too full and outside off. Smith drags and hits it over mid on for a boundary.
End Of The Over 23 : 110/2
2 Runs
  • W22.1
  • 022.2
  • 122.3
  • 022.4
  • 122.5
  • 022.6
A. Carey
1 (3)
S. Smith
29 (48)
S. Raza
4-0-21-1
22.6
0
Sikandar Raza To Alex Carey
Turn and bounce there! Tossed up, outside off, it spins away and beats the outside edge of Carey as he looks to drive.
22.5
1
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
A googly, shorter and on midde, Smith nudges it to mid-wicket and takes a quick single.
22.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
Tossed up on middle. Smith punches it to mid on.
22.3
1
Sikandar Raza To Alex Carey
Flatter, slower and outside off, slapped to deep cover for a single.
22.2
0
Sikandar Raza To Alex Carey
This is full and on middle, pushed to covers.
22.1
W
Sikandar Raza To David Warner OUT!
OUT! BOWLED 'EM! This time David Warner has to walk back! Much-needed wicket for the visitors! Raza serves a floated delivery, full and angling in around middle. Warner pre-meditates and goes for a big heave but misses and the ball rattles the stumps. Australia need 93 more runs to win. A fine innings comes to an end.
End Of The Over 22 : 108/1
7 Runs
  • 021.1
  • 021.2
  • 421.3
  • 121.4
  • 121.5
  • 121.6
D. Warner
57 (65)
S. Smith
28 (46)
R. Burl
2-0-9-0
21.6
1
Ryan Burl To David Warner
IN THE AIR AND FALLS SAFELY! Warner living a charmed life right now! Shorter, quicker and on middle. Warner looks to work on the leg side but closes the face of the bat too early. He gets a top edge and the ball lobs away from mid on for a single.
21.5
1
Ryan Burl To Steven Smith
Around off, pushed through covers for a single.
21.4
1
Ryan Burl To David Warner
Again Burl sees Warner lining up a reverse hit and he changes his line and serves a full ball. Warner works it away for a single.
21.3
4
Ryan Burl To David Warner
FOUR! Smashed away! Floated full ball, outside off. Warner drives it through covers for four more.
21.2
0
Ryan Burl To David Warner
Tossed up, around middle. Warner stays back to defend.
21.1
0
Ryan Burl To David Warner
A flighted ball on leg. Warner flicks it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 21 : 101/1
4 Runs
  • 020.1
  • 020.2
  • 420.3
  • 020.4
  • 020.5
  • 020.6
S. Smith
27 (45)
D. Warner
51 (60)
S. Raza
3-0-19-0
20.6
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
A googly, full and on middle. Smith bunts it to square leg.
20.5
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
Again Smith can't beat the fielder as this time he pulls to square leg.
20.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
Drops it short and on middle, pulled hard but straight to mid-wicket.
20.3
4
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
FOUR! 100 up for the Aussie! Tossed up, just outside off. Smith opens his body and lofts it over extra cover for a boundary.
20.2
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
Raza serves it full and on the pads, flicked to square leg.
20.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
Shorter and around middle, nudged to square leg.
End Of The Over 20 : 97/1
2 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 119.2
  • 019.3
  • 019.4
  • 119.5
  • 019.6
D. Warner
51 (60)
S. Smith
23 (39)
R. Burl
1-0-2-0
19.6
0
Ryan Burl To David Warner
A googly, shorter and outside off. Warner cuts it to short third man. Australia need another 104 runs to win.
19.5
1
Ryan Burl To Steven Smith
Flighted, full ball, outside off. Smith drives it to deep cover for only a single.
19.4
0
Ryan Burl To Steven Smith
Quicker, shorter and on middle. Smith nudges it to mid-wicket.
19.3
0
Ryan Burl To Steven Smith
Flatter and on middle. Smith keeps it out.
19.2
1
Ryan Burl To David Warner
Burl sees Warner go for a reverse hit and he serves a yorker around middle. Warner was quick to jam it out. A single in the end.
19.1
0
Ryan Burl To David Warner
Tossed up, around off. Warner pushes it to covers.
To walk or not? What does Adam Gilchrist think about this? Thoughts go back to that 2003 World Cup semifinal against Sri Lanka, where the umpire did not give him out, yet he walked. In this rare, very rare scenario, Warner thought he was out and started to walk back before the official decision could be given. But then, when he realized that technology was not ready to deprive Aussie fans of a Warner blitzkrieg, he walked back to the crease. Now, the question to be asked here is - If Davey felt he was out, why did he do a U-turn? Might be interesting to see what he actually said to Regis Chakabva, the Zimbabwe keeper. Chakabva was all smiles and one could actually see Warner mouthing - ' I HEARD A NOISE.' So, just to give, say 5 percent benefit of doubt, DW did not think he edged it. He just felt that there was a noise and there was no other place from where it could come, apart from the outside edge. My eyesight is not the best but a look the replays does suggest that there was a deviation, along with the noise. Don't think there was turn. The argument will go on regarding the spirit of cricket but if there is something called as Lady Luck, it is surely smiling on Warner.
End Of The Over 19 : 95/1
7 Runs
  • 618.1
  • 118.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • 018.6
S. Smith
22 (36)
D. Warner
50 (57)
S. Raza
2-0-15-0
18.6
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
Full ball, on off. Smith prods to defend.
18.5
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
Flatter ball, outside off. Smith works it to backward point.
18.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
This one lands on middle and turns away from the batter. Smith tickles it to short fine leg.
18.3
0
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
On the pads. Smith keeps it out.
18.2
1
Sikandar Raza To David Warner
Fifty for Warner! 35th ODI fifty for the Aussie opener! Class as always! Flatter and outside off. Warner punches it through point for a single.
18.1
6
Sikandar Raza To David Warner
SIX! Warner moves to 49! Short ball on middle. Warner pulls it off the back foot over mid-wicket for a biggie.
End Of The Over 18 : 88/1
8 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 217.4
  • 417.5
  • 117.6
D. Warner
43 (55)
S. Smith
22 (32)
B. Evans
6-0-33-0
17.6
1
Brad Evans To David Warner
Short one on middle. Warner works it to third man for a single.
17.5
4
Brad Evans To David Warner
FOUR! Thumped! This is full and outside off. Warner smashes it past the diving mid off fielder for four.
17.4
2
Brad Evans To David Warner
On middle, flicked behind square on the leg side for a couple.
17.3
0
Brad Evans To David Warner
Full and on off, pushed to mid off.
17.2
0
Brad Evans To David Warner
A bouncer on middle. Warner leaves it.
17.1
1
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
Shorter and outside off, pulled to deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 17 : 80/1
8 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 416.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 016.6
D. Warner
36 (50)
S. Smith
21 (31)
S. Raza
1-0-8-0
16.6
0
Sikandar Raza To David Warner
A huge appeal for caught behind and the finger stays down. The keeper, Regis Chakabva is convinced and takes it upstairs. There is definitely a noise when the ball goes past the bat and the replay seems to show a deflection. In fact, DAVID WARNER IS WALKING BACK. But hang on. Drama! Hot Spot shows NOTHING. Time for Snicko and that shows nothing either! Boy o boy. What does Warner do now? Does he continue walking? No, he is ready to accept the new elixir of life. He is walking back to the crease, with a sheepish smile. The Zimbabwe players are in disbelief. Technology doesn't show the same thing. Well, not out it is!
16.5
1
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
On middle, pushed through point for a single.
16.4
1
Sikandar Raza To David Warner
Dropped! Shorter, width on offer, outside off, Warner cuts it uppishly towards point and Tadiwanashe Marumani there tries to take over his head but palms it over for a single. Should have been taken. A regulation catch.
16.3
4
Sikandar Raza To David Warner
FOUR! Pulled away! Drops it short and on off. Warner gets low and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
16.2
1
Sikandar Raza To Steven Smith
Shorter and on off. Smith punches off the back foot to long on for one.
16.1
1
Sikandar Raza To David Warner
Tossed up, around off. Warner drops it to cover for one.
Drinks! Australia have done well in the first hour of the chase! They have lost Finch but nothing worrying since then. Smith and Warner look calm and looks like an easy win for the hosts from here on. Still, a long way to go and Zimbabwe need to be sharper and need wickets to make things interesting. Also, Sikandar Raza is into the attack.
End Of The Over 16 : 72/1
1 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
S. Smith
19 (29)
D. Warner
30 (46)
V. Nyauchi
5-0-20-0
15.6
0
Victor Nyauchi To Steven Smith
Again nips back in, on a length and outside off. Smith shoulders arms to it. That was tight.
15.5
0
Victor Nyauchi To Steven Smith
Outside off. Left alone.
15.4
0
Victor Nyauchi To Steven Smith
On middle. Blocked out.
15.3
0
Victor Nyauchi To Steven Smith
This one jags back in, shorter and on off. Smith taps it in front of covers and Warner was looking for a quick single. Smith shouts 'Nooo' and Warner gets back in on time.
15.2
0
Victor Nyauchi To Steven Smith
This is full and on middle. Smith drives it firmly but straight to mid on.
15.1
1
Victor Nyauchi To David Warner
Length ball, outside off. Warner guides it to third man for one more.
End Of The Over 15 : 71/1
4 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 1 WD14.6
  • 1 LB14.6
D. Warner
29 (45)
S. Smith
19 (24)
B. Evans
5-0-25-0
14.6
lb
Brad Evans To David Warner
Leg bye! A length ball, straight on the pads. Warner tucks it off the pads and to square leg. A leg bye is given.
14.6
wd
Brad Evans To David Warner
Wide! A bouncer from Evans on middle. Warner sits under it. A wide is given.
14.5
0
Brad Evans To David Warner
On middle. Blocked out.
14.4
1
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
A single as this is hit through square leg.
14.3
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
Outside off, punched to covers.
14.2
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
That just swung away! Shorter and outside off, it lands and moves away sharply. Smith leaves it alone.
14.1
1
Brad Evans To David Warner
Short in length and on middle, pulled away to deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 14 : 67/1
3 Runs
  • 013.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
D. Warner
28 (42)
S. Smith
18 (21)
V. Nyauchi
4-0-19-0
13.6
1
Victor Nyauchi To David Warner
On middle, it is hit to fine leg for one.
13.5
1
Victor Nyauchi To Steven Smith
On middle, nudged to deep square leg for a single.
13.4
1
Victor Nyauchi To David Warner
In the air and falls safe! Too full and outside off. Warner tries to heave across but slices it high and over mid off for a single.
13.3
0
Victor Nyauchi To David Warner
Another easy leave by Warner.
13.2
0
Victor Nyauchi To David Warner
Short of a length and around off. Warner leaves it alone.
13.1
0
Victor Nyauchi To David Warner
A fuller ball, outside off. Warner is a bit late as he tries to push.
End Of The Over 13 : 64/1
4 Runs
  • 212.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 212.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
S. Smith
17 (20)
D. Warner
26 (37)
B. Evans
4-0-22-0
12.6
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
Full and on off. Smith stays back and defends.
12.5
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
Around off, nudged to mid-wicket.
12.4
2
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
Very full and on middle. Smith jams it to mid-wicket who parries it away and gives an extra run.
12.3
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
Shorter and outside off. Left alone.
12.2
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
Short in length and outside off. Smith tries to drive on the up but misses.
12.1
2
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
On a length and on middle. Smith tickles it to fine leg for a brace.
End Of The Over 12 : 60/1
1 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 1 WD11.5
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
D. Warner
26 (37)
S. Smith
13 (14)
R. Ngarava
5-0-13-1
11.6
0
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
On a length and on off. Warner gets on his toes as he defends on the off side.
11.5
0
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
Shorter and outside off. Warner pushes it to point.
11.5
wd
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
Wide! Bowls a short one on middle. Warner ducks under it. A wide is given.
11.4
0
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
Pitched up, outside off, driven to covers.
11.3
0
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
Fuller again, angling on middle. Defended.
11.2
0
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
Full and on middle. Blocked out.
11.1
0
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
Length ball, outside off. Warner swings and misses.
End Of The Over 11 : 59/1
9 Runs
  • 110.1
  • 410.2
  • 410.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
S. Smith
13 (14)
D. Warner
26 (31)
B. Evans
3-0-18-0
10.6
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
Length ball, outside off, easily left again.
10.5
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
On a length and on middle, late movement. Smith keeps it out.
10.4
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
Outside off, left alone.
10.3
4
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
FOUR! Beautiful shot yet again! Already his third boundary! He already looks in fine touch! Overpitched, around off. Smith drives it past the bowler for four.
10.2
4
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
FOUR! Well played! Length ball, outside off. Smith whacks it across to deep mid-wicket for a boundary. Smith makes it look so easy.
10.1
1
Brad Evans To David Warner
On a length and outside off. Warner looks to defend but gets a thick outside edge to third man for one.
Powerplay 2! Now, four fielders will be allowed outside the inner circle till the 40th over.
End Of The Over 10 : 50/1
1 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
D. Warner
25 (30)
S. Smith
5 (9)
R. Ngarava
4-0-12-1
9.6
1
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
A single to end the Powerplay! Full and on middle, drilled to mid on for a quick single. 50 up!
9.5
0
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
Short of a length and outside off. Warner looks to pull but miscues it to covers.
9.4
0
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
On the pads, flicked to mid-wicket.
9.3
0
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
Third dot! Length and on off. Warner punches it to covers.
9.2
0
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
Full and on off. Warner wrists to mid-wicket.
9.1
0
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
Length ball, outside off. Warner looks to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.
End Of The Over 9 : 49/1
5 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 1 WD8.2
  • 48.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
S. Smith
5 (9)
D. Warner
24 (24)
B. Evans
2-0-9-0
8.6
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
Full and on off, pushed back to the bowler.
8.5
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
Around off. Defended out.
8.4
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
Beaten! Lovely bowling! On a length and outside off, jags away. Smith looks to defend inside the line and misses.
8.3
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
Full and on off. Smith nudges it straight to mid-wicket.
8.2
4
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
FOUR! Classic drive! Pitched up, outside off. Smith drives it on the up, through covers for a boundary.
8.2
wd
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
Wide! A length ball, angling down the leg side. Smith misses his flick.
8.1
0
Brad Evans To Steven Smith
On a length and on middle. Blocked to cover.
End Of The Over 8 : 44/1
1 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • W7.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 17.6
S. Smith
1 (3)
D. Warner
24 (24)
R. Ngarava
3-0-11-1
7.6
1
Richard Ngarava To Steven Smith
Smith is off the mark. Length and outside off. Smith splices it to third man for a single.
7.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Steven Smith
Outside off again. Smith lets it go.
7.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Steven Smith
On a length and outside off. Smith shoulders arms.
Steven Smith is the new batter in.
7.3
W
Richard Ngarava To Aaron Finch OUT!
OUT! DRAGGED ON! Richard Ngarava gets his man! A length ball, outside off, it just holds its line. Finch looks to defend it late but gets an inside edge and the ball ricochets onto the stumps. The drop chance doesn't cost much.
7.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Aaron Finch
A length ball, outside off. Finch has a feel for it and gets beaten on the outside edge.
7.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Aaron Finch
Length and on off. Aaron defends it out.
End Of The Over 7 : 43/0
4 Runs
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 46.6
D. Warner
24 (24)
A. Finch
15 (18)
B. Evans
1-0-4-0
6.6
4
Brad Evans To David Warner
FOUR! Boundary just ruins the over! Short of a length and on off. Warner pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
6.5
0
Brad Evans To David Warner
This is full and wide outside off. Warner drives it hard but finds point.
6.4
0
Brad Evans To David Warner
Length and outside off, it is cut to point.
6.3
0
Brad Evans To David Warner
Full and on off, blocked back to the bowler.
6.2
0
Brad Evans To David Warner
On a length and outside off. Warner punches it to covers.
6.1
0
Brad Evans To David Warner
Evans starts with a fuller ball, outside off. Warner leaves it.
End Of The Over 6 : 39/0
8 Runs
  • 15.1
  • 05.2
  • 35.3
  • 05.4
  • 45.5
  • 05.6
A. Finch
15 (18)
D. Warner
20 (18)
V. Nyauchi
3-0-16-0
5.6
0
Victor Nyauchi To Aaron Finch
Outside off. Left alone.
5.5
4
Victor Nyauchi To Aaron Finch
FOUR! Good shot! This is full and around off. A full blooded straight drive from Finch, hits it past the bowler and the man at long off cannot cut it out. Four.
5.4
0
Victor Nyauchi To Aaron Finch
A length ball, outside off. Finch shoulders arms to it.
5.3
3
Victor Nyauchi To David Warner
Three runs now! Full ball on middle. Warner pushes it straight down. The man at mid on dives but lets it through and the batters take three runs.
5.2
0
Victor Nyauchi To David Warner
Beaten! Short in length and around off. Warner is beaten on the outside edge as he tries to defend.
5.1
1
Victor Nyauchi To Aaron Finch
Length and around off. Finch inside edges his push to square leg for one.
End Of The Over 5 : 31/0
9 Runs
  • 04.1
  • 14.2
  • 04.3
  • 44.4
  • 04.5
  • 44.6
D. Warner
17 (16)
A. Finch
10 (14)
R. Ngarava
2-0-10-0
4.6
4
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
FOUR! Slapped away! Short and outside off, Warner rocks back and hammers it through point for another boundary.
4.5
0
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
On middle, Warner blocks it towards mid on.
4.4
4
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
FOUR! Short and pulled away! On middle, Warner pulls it over square leg for a boundary.
4.3
0
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
On middle, Warner pushes it to mid on.
4.2
1
Richard Ngarava To Aaron Finch
DROPPED! Tough chance but you need to take these! Fuller and on middle, this is driven back towards the bowler who sticks his left hand out to the left but it does not stay in. It rolls on the off side for one.
4.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Aaron Finch
Short and outside off, not played at.
End Of The Over 4 : 22/0
7 Runs
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • 23.3
  • 43.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
D. Warner
9 (12)
A. Finch
9 (12)
V. Nyauchi
2-0-8-0
3.6
0
Victor Nyauchi To David Warner
Fuller and on middle, Warner pushes it to mid on.
3.5
0
Victor Nyauchi To David Warner
Outside off, left alone.
3.4
4
Victor Nyauchi To David Warner
FOUR! Uppish but in the gap! Full and outside off, David Warner drives it in the air but through covers. Boundary.
3.3
2
Victor Nyauchi To David Warner
Two! On the pads, this is worked through square leg for two.
3.2
0
Victor Nyauchi To David Warner
Length delivery, outside off, Warner watches it go to the keeper.
3.1
1
Victor Nyauchi To Aaron Finch
A single now as this is pushed towards cover.
End Of The Over 3 : 15/0
1 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
D. Warner
3 (7)
A. Finch
8 (11)
R. Ngarava
1-0-1-0
2.6
0
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
Shorter and on off, this is cut to point.
2.5
0
Richard Ngarava To David Warner
Length and on off, Warner guides it to point.
2.4
1
Richard Ngarava To Aaron Finch
Short and on the body, this is pulled down to fine leg for one.
2.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Aaron Finch
On middle, kept out.
2.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Aaron Finch
Back of a length and on off, defended.
2.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Aaron Finch
Shorter and outside off, Finch looks to cut but misses.
End Of The Over 2 : 14/0
5 Runs
  • 4 LB1.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
D. Warner
3 (5)
A. Finch
7 (7)
V. Nyauchi
1-0-1-0
1.6
0
Victor Nyauchi To David Warner
Full and on off. Warner blocks it.
1.5
0
Victor Nyauchi To David Warner
Length ball on the pads, extra bounce this time. Warner splices it to point.
1.4
0
Victor Nyauchi To David Warner
A length ball, angling outside off, hint of movement. Warner looks to drive through covers but misses.
1.3
1
Victor Nyauchi To Aaron Finch
Too full and on off. Finch eases it to mid on for one more.
1.2
0
Victor Nyauchi To Aaron Finch
Fuller ball on middle. Finch looks to drive but gets an inside edge to mid on.
1.1
lb
Victor Nyauchi To Aaron Finch
FOUR! Finch starts with a boundary again! A length ball, sliding on the pads. Finch misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. It races away to fine leg off the pads for four.
Who will bowl from the other end? It is Victor Nyauchi.
End Of The Over 1 : 9/0
9 Runs
  • 40.1
  • 00.2
  • 10.3
  • 20.4
  • 10.5
  • 10.6
A. Finch
6 (4)
D. Warner
3 (2)
W. Madhevere
1-0-9-0
0.6
1
Wesley Madhevere To Aaron Finch
Slides one full and on leg. Finch tucks it to square leg for one. He will keep the strike.
0.5
1
Wesley Madhevere To David Warner
Flatter ball on middle. Warner bunts it late to square leg for a sharp single.
0.4
2
Wesley Madhevere To David Warner
Warner is underway! A low full toss, on off. Warner drives it through covers for a couple of runs. Well timed.
0.3
1
Wesley Madhevere To Aaron Finch
Fuller ball on middle. Finch works it to long on for a single.
0.2
0
Wesley Madhevere To Aaron Finch
Tossed up on off. Finch prods and blocks it.
0.1
4
Wesley Madhevere To Aaron Finch
FOUR! What a start! A short ball, outside off. Finch cuts it through point for a boundary.
Match Info
  • Venue Tony Ireland Stadium, Townsville
  • Weather Overcast
  • Toss Australia won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Australia beat Zimbabwe by 5 wickets
  • Player of the Match Cameron Green
  • Umpire Rod Tucker (AUS), Sam Nogajski (AUS) and Paul Reiffel (AUS)
  • Referee David Boon (AUS)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Zimbabwe 200/10 in 47.3 overs
  • Zimbabwe 200/9 in 47.1 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 60 balls between W Madhevere (26) and R Chakabva (23)
  • Zimbabwe 150/4 in 37.5 overs
  • Zimbabwe 100/2 in 24.2 overs
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 61/1 in 15.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe 51/1 in 13.3 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-10): Zimbabwe 36/0
  • Referral 1 (9.2 ovs): AUS against I Kaia (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 1, ZIM: 2)
  • Drinks: Australia 72/1 in 16.0 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-10): Australia 50/1
  • Australia 50/1 in 9.6 overs
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PlayerRunsAvg.
David Warner AUS16454.66
Steven Smith AUS9696.00
Tadiwanashe Marumani ZIM8428.00
Regis Chakabva ZIM7839.00
Wesley Madhevere ZIM7424.66
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Ryan Burl ZIM87.00
Cameron Green AUS83.16
Adam Zampa AUS65.03
Mitchell Starc AUS53.42
Richard Ngarava ZIM44.45
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