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1st ODI, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
, May 30, 2026
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Adios - That wraps up a fairly one-sided contest, with Pakistan drawing first blood in the series. The action now shifts from Rawalpindi to Lahore's iconic Gaddafi Stadium, where the Men in Green will be aiming to wrap up the series, while Australia will be eager to bounce back and level things up. The second ODI is scheduled for Tuesday, 2nd June, at 11.30 pm GMT. As always, do join us ahead of the game for all the build-up and pre-match coverage. Until then, goodbye and take care!
The victorious skipper of Pakistan - Shaheen Afridi says the plan was always to bowl first, pointing to a practice match ahead of the series where the ball was gripping sharply for the spinners early on and was coming nicely under the lights as well. About Minhas' dream debut, he then shares a warm moment, saying he spotted Arafat Minhas' parents in the stands making videos of their son. Expresses that it made him really happy. He says he understands exactly what parents feel watching their child make a debut. On Ghazi Ghori's knock, Shaheen mentions that his preparation has been very good, calling him a quality player of both spin and pace, and signs off by saying the future looks bright for Pakistan with talents like him coming through.
The captain of Australia - Josh Inglis, on the total, concedes that it was probably not enough, noting that they were put in on a surface that offered the spinners some assistance. He feels the team made a real fist of it in the second innings and made Pakistan work hard, but looking back, another 30 or 40 runs could have made it a very different game. On the spinners, Inglis is full of praise for Tanveer Sangha and Kuhnemann, saying they were outstanding in the way they varied their pace, adjusted their fields and stuck to their plans, making Pakistan work hard for every run. About the younger players stepping up in the absence of seniors, he calls it one of the positives to take away, saying they responded well to the opportunity, particularly with the ball. And then, with a smile, he addresses the tips he has been receiving from Marnus Labuschagne, who has a pretty good PSL experience to draw on. He says he has had plenty of information from Marnus so far on this tour, and jokes that perhaps less would be more. He then shifts focus to what lies ahead, saying he is looking forward to heading to Lahore and expects a very good wicket down there.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Undoubtedly, Arafat Minhas wins the award for his fifer on debut. He also played a cameo of unbeaten 18 runs and hit the winning runs as well. About whether there was any pressure in his debut game, Minhas admits that there is always some pressure, but adds that his confidence from the PSL experience helped him a lot. He says he simply tried to soak in the environment and enjoy the occasion, adding that the basics never change regardless of conditions. Credits the pre-series camp in Lahore for giving the squad the preparation edge they needed. On his father watching from the sidelines, Minhas says it must have been a proud moment for him, as playing for Pakistan was his father's dream too, and he is certain he (his father) enjoyed every bit of it.
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Not enough runs to defend - Australia gave it everything they had but simply did not have enough runs on the board to truly challenge Pakistan. That said, taking the game beyond 40 overs is a positive they can carry into the remaining matches, especially in unfamiliar conditions. The spin duo of Matthew Kuhnemann and Tanveer Sangha struck early to give Australia some hope, but they were unable to build sustained pressure. A crucial partnership in the middle overs effectively took the game away from them. Nathan Ellis managed to remove both set batters, while Marnus Labuschagne chipped in with a wicket late on, but by then the result was all but decided. Defending a total of 200 was always going to be a tough task, and Australia ultimately fell short.
Arafat Minhas stars on dream debut - Earlier in the game, Australia had no answers to Pakistan's spin attack and were bundled out for a modest 200. The only real resistance came from Matthew Short and Matt Renshaw, who both battled hard for gritty half-centuries, while the rest of the batting line-up struggled to get going on a challenging surface. For Pakistan, debutant Arafat Minhas stole the show with a sensational five-wicket haul. Abrar Ahmed picked up a couple of wickets, while Salman Agha, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf chipped in with one each to complete a superb all-round bowling performance.
Hosts ease to the finish line - Despite losing an early wicket, Pakistan never seemed under any real pressure during the chase. While the openers failed to make a significant impact, Babar Azam anchored the innings beautifully with his experience. He took his time to settle into the conditions before putting together a crucial 127-run partnership with Ghazi Ghori. Both batters brought up well-crafted half-centuries but were dismissed in the 60s. Their stand had already taken Pakistan within touching distance of the target, and Arafat Minhas completed the job comfortably without any late drama, fittingly hitting the winning runs on his memorable debut.
Pakistan draw first blood - Pakistan take a 1-0 lead in the series with a commanding all-round display. It was a thoroughly professional performance from the hosts, who outplayed Australia in every department. The Men in Green were simply too good in this series opener, with both bat and ball firing at the right moments. Australia, meanwhile, have plenty to ponder and will need a much-improved showing in the remaining matches if they are to turn the series around.
End Of The Over 42.3 : 202/5
7 Runs
- W 42.1
- 142.2
- 642.3
A. Minhas
18 (17)
A. Samad
1 (1)
M. Labuschagne
1.3-0-15-1
42.3
6
Marnus Labuschagne To Arafat Minhas
SIX! Minhas finishes off in style. A dominant, all-round performance from the hosts, who outplayed Australia in every department. And the timing could not have been more perfect, as this victory comes in Pakistan's 1000th ODI, making it a lot more special. A pretty poetic end to the game, as Minhas picked up a five-for with the ball, and hit the winning runs as well, quite fittingly to end a very memorable ODI debut for him. Flatter, on off, Arafat Minhas stays in his crease, gets a bit crouched and powers it downtown and over long on for a biggie.
42.2
1
Marnus Labuschagne To Abdul Samad
A full toss, on off, Abdul Samad drills it to mid off. A misfield allows the batters to collect a single.
Abdul Samad is the new batter in for Pakistan, at number 7. Just a matter of a hit, then. Let's see who hits the winning runs.
42.1
W
Marnus Labuschagne To Salman Agha OUT!
OUT! LBW! Marnus Labuschagne gets a wicket upon his return. He bowls it straight, targeting the stumps on a fuller length. Salman Agha gets low and looks to sweep it, but plays all over it and misses. The ball goes on to strike his pads. A loud appeal goes about for LBW, and the finger goes up almost instantly. Salman Agha does not bother to refer to this one as it looks dead straight. He walks back with Pakistan needing just 6 runs to win.
Marnus Labuschagne is brought back on. 1-0-8-0 so far.
End Of The Over 42 : 195/4
4 Runs
- 041.1
- 041.2
- 041.3
- 041.4
- 041.5
- 441.6
A. Minhas
12 (16)
S. Agha
6 (3)
M. Renshaw
5-0-33-0
41.6
4
Matt Renshaw To Arafat Minhas
FOUR! Spoils the over! Matt Renshaw errs his line down leg, Arafat Minhas gets low and sweeps it past short fine leg for a boundary. Just 6 runs needed now.
41.5
0
Matt Renshaw To Arafat Minhas
Quicker, on off, Arafat Minhas eases it to the right of the bowler.
41.4
0
Matt Renshaw To Arafat Minhas
Slows it up, on leg, Arafat Minhas blocks it to the left of the bowler.
41.3
0
Matt Renshaw To Arafat Minhas
Fired in, on leg, Arafat Minhas blocks it to the on side.
41.2
0
Matt Renshaw To Arafat Minhas
Too full, on off, Arafat Minhas digs it back to the bowler.
41.1
0
Matt Renshaw To Arafat Minhas
Nice and full, on leg, Arafat Minhas flicks it towards the mid-wicket fielder.
End Of The Over 41 : 191/4
11 Runs
- 440.1
- 140.2
- W 40.3
- 440.4
- 240.5
- 040.6
S. Agha
6 (3)
A. Minhas
8 (10)
N. Ellis
7-0-45-2
40.6
0
Nathan Ellis To Salman Agha
Hard length, on middle, Salman Agha flicks it to mid-wicket.
40.5
2
Nathan Ellis To Salman Agha
That would have been close if Josh Inglis had collected the ball cleanly. Hard length, on middle and leg, Salman Agha works it through mid-wicket and calls for two. Salman is struggling to get back for the second and seeing that, the fielder throws it towards Josh Inglis, who fails to collect the ball and dislodges the stumps with his gloves.
40.4
4
Nathan Ellis To Salman Agha
FOUR! Beautiful shot to get off the mark! Nathan Ellis goes full, on middle and leg, Salman Agha leans on and flicks it in the gap through mid-wicket for a boundary.
The next batter in is Salman Agha.
40.3
W
Nathan Ellis To Ghazi Ghori OUT!
OUT! LBW! Ellis has his second wicket, which ends Ghazi's excellent knock. He is gutted that he couldn't get the job done for his team. A slower one, on a length, on leg, and it keeps low. Ghazi Ghori stays back and looks to pull it, but is months early and misses to connect, wearing it on his pads. The Aussies appeal as one for LBW and the finger goes up straightaway. Ghazi Ghori goes upstairs to have a check. UltraEdge shows a flat line, and Ball Tracking shows three reds with the ball crashing into the leg stump. The on-field decision stands. Pakistan are 185/4, and they just need 16 runs now.
40.2
1
Nathan Ellis To Arafat Minhas
Back of a length, on off, Arafat Minhas punches it to point for a single.
40.1
4
Nathan Ellis To Arafat Minhas
FOUR! Arafat Minhas looks in a hurry now! Good length, just outside off, Arafat Minhas stays back and pumps it over the left of the bowler for a boundary down the ground.
Powerplay 3! Australia are now allowed to have a maximum of 5 fielders outside the inner ring for the rest of the innings. Pakistan are at an arm's distance from taking the lead in the series. They need 21 runs to win from 60 balls. Nathan Ellis (6-0-34-1) continues.
End Of The Over 40 : 180/3
3 Runs
- 039.1
- 039.2
- 139.3
- 039.4
- 139.5
- 139.6
A. Minhas
3 (8)
G. Ghori
65 (91)
M. Kuhnemann
10-1-29-1
39.6
1
Matthew Kuhnemann To Arafat Minhas
Flatter, full and on middle, Arafat Minhas works it through squae leg for one.
39.5
1
Matthew Kuhnemann To Ghazi Ghori
Drags his length back, on off, Ghazi Ghori guides it towards point and sets off for the run. He has to put in a dive but the throw needed to be better.
39.4
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Ghazi Ghori
Short again and on off, turns away, Ghazi Ghori pushes it towards cover.
39.3
1
Matthew Kuhnemann To Arafat Minhas
A bit short and on middle, turns in, Arafat Minhas clips it through square leg for a single.
39.2
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Arafat Minhas
Flighted, full and on middle, Arafat Minhas turns it to the leg side.
39.1
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Arafat Minhas
Floated, full and on middle, Arafat Minhas tucks it to short mid-wicket.
Change? Nah. Matthew Kuhnemann (9-1-26-1) will bowl out.
End Of The Over 39 : 177/3
2 Runs
- 138.1
- W 38.2
- 038.3
- 038.4
- 038.5
- 138.6
A. Minhas
1 (4)
G. Ghori
64 (89)
N. Ellis
6-0-34-1
38.6
1
Nathan Ellis To Arafat Minhas
Short of a length and outside off, Arafat Minhas cuts it away to deep point for one.
38.5
0
Nathan Ellis To Arafat Minhas
A low full toss around off, Arafat Minhas drills it straight to short cover.
38.4
0
Nathan Ellis To Arafat Minhas
Pitched up and on middle, Arafat Minhas knocks it back to the bowler.
38.3
0
Nathan Ellis To Arafat Minhas
Fuller and on middle and leg, Arafat Minhas turns it to the leg side.
The 127-run partnership is finally broken. But it's kind of too little, too late for Australia at this point. Arafat Minhas, the debutant and the star with the ball earlier, walks in at number 5.
38.2
W
Nathan Ellis To Babar Azam OUT!
OUT! CASTLED! Nathan Ellis strikes but that won't matter much here. He bowls the off-cutter, lands this on a good length around off, and gets it to nip back in very sharply, but the ball keeps very low. Babar Azam gets stuck in his crease and looks to cut it away, but gets cramped for room and misses it, and the ball goes through to rattle the stumps. Babar is undone by the lack of bounce and has a smile on his face, but has to walk back after playing a fine knock for his country. Pakistan are 176/3, needing just 25 more runs to win.
38.1
1
Nathan Ellis To Ghazi Ghori
Back of a length and on off, Ghazi Ghori runs it to deep third for a single.
Pakistan need 26 runs to win from 72 balls. And Nathan Ellis (5-0-32-0) is back on, replacing Marnus Labuschagne.
End Of The Over 38 : 175/2
7 Runs
- 037.1
- 137.2
- 137.3
- 037.4
- 437.5
- 137.6
G. Ghori
63 (88)
B. Azam
69 (93)
M. Kuhnemann
9-1-26-1
37.6
1
Matthew Kuhnemann To Ghazi Ghori
A bit short and around off, Ghazi Ghori pushes it towards short cover for one.
37.5
4
Matthew Kuhnemann To Ghazi Ghori
FOUR! Excellent shot! A half-tracker, on middle, Ghazi Ghori rocks back and heaves it away to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
37.4
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Ghazi Ghori
Slower through the air, full and on middle, Ghazi Ghori fends it away.
37.3
1
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Dragged down, around off, turns away and keeps low, Babar Azam forces it down to long on for another run.
37.2
1
Matthew Kuhnemann To Ghazi Ghori
Flighted, full and on middle, Ghazi Ghori eases it to long on for a run.
37.1
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Ghazi Ghori
Lovely bowling! Floated, short and on off, turns away with bounce, Ghazi Ghori moves back to play but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Matthew Kuhnemann (8-1-19-1) replaces Tanveer Sangha. Pakistan need 33 runs from 78 balls.
End Of The Over 37 : 168/2
8 Runs
- 036.1
- 036.2
- 436.3
- 236.4
- 136.5
- 136.6
G. Ghori
57 (83)
B. Azam
68 (92)
M. Labuschagne
1-0-8-0
36.6
1
Marnus Labuschagne To Ghazi Ghori
Had to hurry! Slows it up, short and on leg, Ghazi Ghori glances it towards short fine leg, and sets off for the run. The fielder throws it to the batter's end, where the keeper, Inglis, takes the bails off, but Babar has made his ground. The replay confirms the same.
36.5
1
Marnus Labuschagne To Babar Azam
Full and around off, Babar Azam drives it to left of cover for a single.
36.4
2
Marnus Labuschagne To Babar Azam
Flatter, full and on off, Babar Azam drives it wide of sweeper covers for a brace.
36.3
4
Marnus Labuschagne To Babar Azam
FOUR! Nice shot! Showing some urgency now to finish it off. Flighted, full and around off, Babar Azam goes inside out and lofts it beautifully over extra covers for a boundary.
36.2
0
Marnus Labuschagne To Babar Azam
Floated, full and on middle, Babar Azam defends it on the front foot.
36.1
0
Marnus Labuschagne To Babar Azam
Tossed up, full and on off, Babar Azam strides out and steers it towards point.
More spin deployed. Marnus Labuschagne is brought into the attack.
End Of The Over 36 : 160/2
4 Runs
- 135.1
- 035.2
- 135.3
- 035.4
- 235.5
- 035.6
G. Ghori
56 (82)
B. Azam
61 (87)
T. Sangha
10-3-31-1
35.6
0
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Flatter, full and on middle, Ghazi Ghori knocks it down the pitch, where Tanveer Sangha dives to his right to make the stop.
35.5
2
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Slightly shorter in length, on middle, Ghazi Ghori flicks it off the back foot towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.
35.4
0
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Flighted, full and on off, Ghazi Ghori taps it to the off side.
35.3
1
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
A bit short and on middle, Babar Azam nudges it towards mid-wicket for a run.
35.2
0
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
Floated, short and outside off, Babar Azam cuts it to point.
35.1
1
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Tossed up, full and on middle, Ghazi Ghori drives it towards long off for a single.
End Of The Over 35 : 156/2
16 Runs
- 134.1
- 434.2
- 034.3
- 434.4
- 134.5
- 634.6
B. Azam
60 (85)
G. Ghori
53 (78)
M. Renshaw
4-0-29-0
34.6
6
Matt Renshaw To Babar Azam
SIX! All the way! Flighted up, on off, Babar Azam takes a step forward and launches it over long on for a biggie. First six for Babar. In fact, the first biggie in Pakistan's entire innings so far.
34.5
1
Matt Renshaw To Ghazi Ghori
Short, on off, Ghazi Ghori punches it to cover for a single. This brings the 150 up for Pakistan!
34.4
4
Matt Renshaw To Ghazi Ghori
MISFIELD AND FOUR! Maiden ODI fifty up for Ghazi Ghori! This also brings up the 100-run partnership between this duo. Full, on middle, Ghazi Ghori gets low and sweeps it through square leg. The fielder, Matthew Kuhnemann, runs to his left but fails to stop it. Gets both his hands on it, but it deflects and the ball races away to the fence eventually. Ghazi raises his bat calmly and soaks in all the applause from the crowd and his teammates who give him a standing ovation.
34.3
0
Matt Renshaw To Ghazi Ghori
Fired in, outside off, Ghazi Ghori looks to drive it but wears it on his pads. A stifled appeal but the impact was outside the line.
34.2
4
Matt Renshaw To Ghazi Ghori
FOUR! Ghazi Ghori moves to 48 now! Matt Renshaw errs his line. A round-arm delivery sprayed down leg, Ghazi Ghori gets low and sweeps it very fine, through short fine leg as the ball races away.
34.1
1
Matt Renshaw To Babar Azam
Too full, on leg, Babar Azam helps it to short fine leg for a single.
DRINKS! Pakistan are cruising along now in the chase. Babar Azam has notched up a fine fifty, while Ghazi Ghori is nearing his own milestone as well. This game is dying a slow death for Australia, and the miracle they need looks increasingly unlikely. It is no longer a question of if, but when one of these two decides to put the foot down and pull the plug. Matt Renshaw will bowl after the break.
End Of The Over 34 : 140/2
1 Runs
- 033.1
- 033.2
- 133.3
- 033.4
- 033.5
- 033.6
G. Ghori
44 (74)
B. Azam
53 (83)
T. Sangha
9-3-27-1
33.6
0
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Quicker, on leg, Ghazi Ghori blocks it to the right of the bowler. 61 runs needed from 96 balls now.
33.5
0
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Short, on middle, Ghazi Ghori eases it to the point fielder.
33.4
0
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Fired in, full and on middle, Ghazi Ghori blocks it to mid off.
33.3
1
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
Tanveer Sangha keeps it short, on off, Babar Azam slaps it through cover-point for a run.
33.2
0
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
Short, turning in, Babar Azam makes room and slaps it to the cover fielder.
33.1
0
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
Too full, on leg, Babar Azam blocks it to the on side.
End Of The Over 33 : 139/2
4 Runs
- 032.1
- 132.2
- 032.3
- 132.4
- 132.5
- 132.6
B. Azam
52 (80)
G. Ghori
44 (71)
M. Short
3-0-11-0
32.6
1
Matthew Short To Babar Azam
Drags his length back, on leg, Babar Azam tucks it to square leg for another single.
32.5
1
Matthew Short To Ghazi Ghori
Tossed up, on leg, Ghazi Ghori turns it to square leg for a single.
32.4
1
Matthew Short To Babar Azam
Dropped! That should have been taken. Tossed up, slower through the air, short and around off. Babar rocks back and tries to muscle it through the leg side, but the ball turns in sharply and he doesn't have the room he needs to execute the shot he is looking for. Ends up flat-batting it to the right of mid off. The fielder, Matthew Kuhnemann, dives to his right, extends both hands ahead to grab it, but grasses it. Babar takes the single and keeps riding on the luck as well.
32.3
0
Matthew Short To Babar Azam
Much fuller, on off, Babar Azam blocks it to the right of the keeper.
32.2
1
Matthew Short To Ghazi Ghori
Nice and full, on leg, Ghazi Ghori turns it to the on side for a quick single.
32.1
0
Matthew Short To Ghazi Ghori
Flatter, turning in, Ghazi Ghori looks to punch it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. Dot.
End Of The Over 32 : 135/2
0 Runs
- 031.1
- 031.2
- 031.3
- 031.4
- 031.5
- 031.6
B. Azam
50 (77)
G. Ghori
42 (68)
T. Sangha
8-3-26-1
31.6
0
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
Fired in, on leg, Babar Azam blocks it back to the right of the bowler.
31.5
0
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
Too full, on off, Babar Azam taps it to the cover fielder.
31.4
0
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
That's a huge turn! This is the leg break that lands on off and turns away sharply. Babar Azam leans on and looks to block it, but misses as the ball flirts past the outside edge, and Josh Inglis collects the ball and celebrates while appealing for caught behind. The umpire is unmoved, though. Australia send it upstairs to have a check, and Ultra Edge shows a flat line when the ball is next to the bat. The on-field decision stands NOT OUT!
31.3
0
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
Short, on middle and leg, Babar Azam blocks it to the left of the bowler.
31.2
0
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
Too full, on off, Babar Azam pushes it to the cover fielder.
31.1
0
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
Much fuller, on off, Babar Azam taps it to the cover fielder.
Tanveer Sangha replaces Billy Stanlake.
End Of The Over 31 : 135/2
5 Runs
- 030.1
- 330.2
- 130.3
- 130.4
- 030.5
- 030.6
G. Ghori
42 (68)
B. Azam
50 (71)
M. Kuhnemann
8-1-19-1
30.6
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Ghazi Ghori
Sliding in, on leg, Ghazi Ghori looks to block it but gets an inside edge as the ball rolls to the left of the keeper. Dot.
30.5
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Ghazi Ghori
Short, on off, Ghazi Ghori punches it to point.
30.4
1
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
A big roar from the Rawalpindi crowd as Babar Azam gets to his FIFTY! Nice and full, on off, Babar Azam taps it to short cover for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. That's his 38th ODI fifty as well. He has batted pretty conservatively, but has ensured that he doesn't throw his wicket. Will like to get the job done now.
30.3
1
Matthew Kuhnemann To Ghazi Ghori
Short, on middle, Ghazi Ghori gets down on one knee and turns it to backward square leg for a single.
30.2
3
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Slows it up, on middle, Babar Azam picks it well and scoops it over short fine leg. Matt Renshaw has a long chase to do, which he does and pulls the ball back in just before the fence. The batters collect three comfortable runs.
30.1
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Fired in, full and on leg, Babar Azam lunges and blocks it back to the bowler.
This partnership has developed very nicely for the hosts and is taking Pakistan to the finish line. Ghori has batted impressively and Babar just going about his business. After 30 overs, Pakistan are 130/2. At the same stage, Australia were 140/5. Change? Yes. Matthew Kuhnemann (7-1-14-1) is back into the attack. Pakistan need 71 runs from 120 balls.
End Of The Over 30 : 130/2
6 Runs
- 029.1
- 429.2
- 129.3
- 029.4
- 129.5
- 029.6
G. Ghori
41 (65)
B. Azam
46 (68)
B. Stanlake
6-0-37-0
29.6
0
Billy Stanlake To Ghazi Ghori
Nearly found the edge! Changes the angle and comes from around the stumps. Hits the hard length, angling it across the batter, Ghazi Ghori tries to run it behind to deep third, but the ball whistles past the bat.
29.5
1
Billy Stanlake To Babar Azam
Bangs it short and on off, Babar Azam plays close to the body, punches it between mid off and cover for a quick run.
29.4
0
Billy Stanlake To Babar Azam
Slams the pitch hard, around off, Babar Azam controls the pull shot, hitting it on the bounce to the square leg fielder.
29.3
1
Billy Stanlake To Ghazi Ghori
Jags back in on top of middle, on a good length. Ghazi Ghori backs away and dabs it to feep third for a single.
29.2
4
Billy Stanlake To Ghazi Ghori
FOUR! Wowza, that's a glorious stroke! Billy lands it quite full and on middle. Ghazi Ghori shuffles a bit to the off stump and gets under it before pumping it over mid on for a boundary on the bounce to long on. Ghazi moves to 40 (63).
29.1
0
Billy Stanlake To Ghazi Ghori
Back of a length and outside off. It is a slower ball that deceives Ghori on his attempted pull shot.
End Of The Over 29 : 124/2
6 Runs
- 128.1
- 028.2
- 128.3
- 028.4
- 228.5
- 228.6
B. Azam
45 (66)
G. Ghori
36 (61)
T. Sangha
7-2-26-1
28.6
2
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
A touch short, around off, Babar punches by going deep inside the crease and hits it in the gap through cover. Two fielders, from long off and deep point, converge. The former slides to his left and lobs the ball to the latter fielder, keeping the batters down to a couple only.
28.5
2
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
Tight line, short on off, Babar Azam plays the late cut off the back foot to backward point. Billy Stanlake dives to his right, takes the sting out of the ball and parries it to the deep for a couple of runs.
28.4
0
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
Nicely flighted, a bit overpitched outside off, Babar shovels it out to cover-point.
28.3
1
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
In front of the stumps, Ghazi Ghori sits down and sweeps the full ball to the deep mid-wicket region for a single.
28.2
0
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Full and on middle and leg. Ghori lunges forward and taps it to the right of the bowler.
28.1
1
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
On middle, full in length, Azam carves it down to long off for a single.
End Of The Over 28 : 118/2
6 Runs
- 3 WD 27.1
- 1 LB 27.1
- 127.2
- 127.3
- 027.4
- 027.5
- 027.6
G. Ghori
35 (59)
B. Azam
40 (62)
B. Stanlake
5-0-31-0
27.6
0
Billy Stanlake To Ghazi Ghori
BEATEN! Zips through the deck, on a good length, outside off. Ghazi Ghori tries to help it behind square on the off side, but the ball scoots below the bottom edge.
27.5
0
Billy Stanlake To Ghazi Ghori
Short of a good length, outside off, Ghazi Ghori lines up for the ramp shot but it flies over his angled bat.
27.4
0
Billy Stanlake To Ghazi Ghori
Attacks the pads, on a length, flicked off the front foot to mid-wicket by Ghori.
27.3
1
Billy Stanlake To Babar Azam
Cuts in on top of off, on a length. Babar presses back and taps it in front of the backward point fielder. Calls Ghazi through for a single, but has to hurry as the backward point fielder is quick to attack the ball and release the throw to the non-stirker's end. But misses his shy and Babar gets home safely for a single. Gives a thumbs-up to his partner.
27.2
1
Billy Stanlake To Ghazi Ghori
Full and tailing on the pads, Ghazi Ghori flicks it to deep square leg's left for a single.
27.1
lb
Billy Stanlake To Babar Azam
Another relief for Babar! Nips back in from off, on a fuller length, Babar is drawn forward for the straight drive, but plays over the line and is beaten on the inside edge, before being struck on the back thigh pad. There goes an appeal for LBW, but the umpire is unmoved. Josh Inglis eventually takes the review with just a couple of seconds left on the timer. Nothing on UltraEdge and the Ball Tracking shows that the ball is projected to miss the leg stump by a whisker. Australia lose the review.
27.1
wd
Billy Stanlake To Babar Azam
WIDE! Oh, that's gone pear-shaped for Stanlake. Wayward and miles down leg and it stays pretty low on the bounce. Babar leaves it alone and Josh Inglis dives to his left, makes a half-stop and the ball rolls behind. They cross twice.
End Of The Over 27 : 112/2
3 Runs
- 126.1
- 026.2
- 126.3
- 126.4
- 026.5
- 026.6
G. Ghori
34 (55)
B. Azam
39 (60)
T. Sangha
6-2-20-1
26.6
0
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Offers a lot more flight on it, around off, Ghori carves the full ball to the cover region. Pakistan need 89 runs from 23 overs.
26.5
0
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Flatter and fuller, outside off. Ghazi Ghori leans across and eases it to the short cover fielder.
26.4
1
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
Fuller and tossed up outside off. Babar Azam gets on the front foot and creams it to the left of cover for a single.
26.3
1
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Serves it full on leg, Ghori sweeps it to deep backward square leg for an easy single.
26.2
0
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Closer to the off pole, on a length, Ghazi Ghori hangs deep and chops it to cover.
26.1
1
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
Pitched full and outside off, Babar carves it to Marnus Labuschagne at cover, where the fielder gets a bad bounce and lets the ball through to the deep for a single.
End Of The Over 26 : 109/2
9 Runs
- 225.1
- 025.2
- 125.3
- 125.4
- 125.5
- 425.6
G. Ghori
33 (51)
B. Azam
37 (58)
B. Stanlake
4-0-26-0
25.6
4
Billy Stanlake To Ghazi Ghori
FOUR! He has latched onto that so early! Billy bangs it short once again, on off. Ghazi Ghori reads the length early. He backs away to the leg side, fetches it and pulls it over mid-wicket for a cracking boundary.
25.5
1
Billy Stanlake To Babar Azam
Short of a good length, on middle and leg. Babar Azam stays put and pulls it to deep square leg for an easy single.
25.4
1
Billy Stanlake To Ghazi Ghori
Effort ball from Stanlake. Good length, spitting up on off. Ghazi hops on the toes to ride the bounce and dabs it to widish backward point for a single.
25.3
1
Billy Stanlake To Babar Azam
Length-delivery, straightening off the pitch, on top of off. Babar taps it off the back foot to the cover region and steals a run.
25.2
0
Billy Stanlake To Babar Azam
Full and straight on off, Babar Azam plays with a vertical bat and drives it straight to mid off.
25.1
2
Billy Stanlake To Babar Azam
Back of a length, around off, Babar presses back and knocks it crisply through mid off and cover for a couple of runs. Pakistan need 99 runs to win now.
That's the second maiden over for Tanveer Sangha. Halfway through the run chase. Pakistan are 100/2. Australia were 116/4 at the same stage. Pace back on, as Billy Stanlake (3-0-17-0) returns for another spell.
End Of The Over 25 : 100/2
0 Runs
- 024.1
- 024.2
- 024.3
- 024.4
- 024.5
- 024.6
G. Ghori
28 (49)
B. Azam
33 (54)
T. Sangha
5-2-17-1
24.6
0
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Shortish and around off, Ghazi Ghori steers it to point.
24.5
0
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
A googly, full and on middle, turns in, Ghazi Ghori goes down for the sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads.
24.4
0
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Drags his length back, on off, Ghazi Ghori dabs it down towards point.
24.3
0
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Play and a miss! Quicker and shorter, just outside off, Ghazi Ghori tries to cut it away but misses again. Babar Azam goes up for a chat to calm him down.
24.2
0
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Floated, full and around off, turns away, Ghazi Ghori goes down for the sweep but fails to connect.
24.1
0
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Flatter, short and on middle, Ghazi Ghori moves back to swat it down the ground but toe-ends it towards mid on.
Tanveer Sangha (4-1-17-1) comes back on for another spell. He replaces Nathan Ellis. Pakistan need 101 runs to win from 156 balls.
End Of The Over 24 : 100/2
1 Runs
- 023.1
- 023.2
- 023.3
- 023.4
- 123.5
- 023.6
B. Azam
33 (54)
G. Ghori
28 (43)
M. Kuhnemann
7-1-14-1
23.6
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Uppish but safe! Slows it up, full and around off, Babar Azam gets down on one knee to paddle it away but plays it in the air. It loops up but falls well in front of backward square leg, where Sangha collects it on the bounce.
23.5
1
Matthew Kuhnemann To Ghazi Ghori
Another full toss, on middle, Ghazi Ghori turns it through square leg for a single. 100 UP FOR PAKISTAN!
23.4
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Ghazi Ghori
Short again and around off, Ghazi Ghori stabs it out towards extra cover.
23.3
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Ghazi Ghori
Drops it short and on middle, Ghazi Ghori moves back and pulls it but straight to square leg.
23.2
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Ghazi Ghori
Tossed up, full and on middle, Ghazi Ghori prods forward and blocks it out.
23.1
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Ghazi Ghori
Fires in a low full toss, on middle and leg, Ghazi Ghori looks to flick it away but plays all over it to get hit on the pads. Slight appeal for LBW, but nothing doing.
End Of The Over 23 : 99/2
11 Runs
- 2 WD 22.1
- 422.1
- 022.2
- 022.3
- 122.4
- 422.5
- 022.6
B. Azam
33 (53)
G. Ghori
27 (38)
N. Ellis
5-0-32-0
22.6
0
Nathan Ellis To Babar Azam
Fuller in length and on middle, Babar Azam fends it down the pitch. Pakistan need 102 runs in 162 balls.
22.5
4
Nathan Ellis To Babar Azam
FOUR! Crunched away! Short and well outside off. Babar Azam gets the chance to free his arms and cuts it away through point as the ball blazes through the turf for a boundary. That also brings up the 50-RUN STAND between these two batters.
22.4
1
Nathan Ellis To Ghazi Ghori
Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, Ghazi Ghori pulls it away to deep fine leg for a single.
22.3
0
Nathan Ellis To Ghazi Ghori
Back of a length and around off, Ghazi Ghori punches it towards extra cover. He calls for the run, but Babar is not interested.
22.2
0
Nathan Ellis To Ghazi Ghori
Good length and on off, Ghazi Ghori covers his stumps and blocks it out.
22.1
4
Nathan Ellis To Ghazi Ghori
FOUR! A bit streaky! Nathan Ellis bangs in a quick and sharp bouncer, on middle and leg. Ghazi Ghori gets hurried on his pull shot as the ball flies off the top edge to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
22.1
wd
Nathan Ellis To Babar Azam
Two wides! On a length but angling down the leg side, Babar Azam fails to glance it away. The keeper also does not collect it cleanly and allows a bye.
End Of The Over 22 : 88/2
2 Runs
- 121.1
- 021.2
- 021.3
- 021.4
- 021.5
- 121.6
B. Azam
29 (51)
G. Ghori
22 (34)
M. Kuhnemann
6-1-13-1
21.6
1
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Flighted, full and on off, Babar Azam pushes it through covers for one.
Halt. The ball struck Babar right on the throat and the physio is out to check him up. Nothing serious and he looks fine to continue.
21.5
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Another appeal for LBW! Flatter, full and on middle, Babar Azam goes down for the paddle sweep but misses as the ball brushes his gloves and then hits his pads and the ball then deflects on his throat.
21.4
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Slows it up, full and on middle, Babar Azam blocks it out.
21.3
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Massive call in the context of this game! Floated, full and on off, Babar Azam uses his feet and drives but fails to keep it down. It flies flatly towards short cover, where Matthew Short gets low to his right, and scoops it just above the ground. He is claiming it, but the third umpire is called to check the fairness of the catch. He watches a few replays from different angles, but cannot get conclusive evidence. He gives his decision in favour of the batter.
Has that been taken cleanly? It is Short once again in action with a brilliant piece of fielding, this time, at short cover. The third umpire is brought in to check the legality of the catch. A couple of angles come in, but the TV umpire is not fully convinced whether Short's fingers are underneath the ball. But with no other conclusive evidence or angle available, the TV umpire gives the benefit of the doubt to the batter. A huge relief for Babar. NOT OUT loads on the big screen.
21.2
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Beauty! Slower through the air, full and on middle, grips and turns away sharply. Babar Azam gets drawn forward to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.
21.1
1
Matthew Kuhnemann To Ghazi Ghori
Tossed up, full and on middle, Ghazi Ghori goes down and sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
Matthew Kuhnemann (5-1-11-1) returns into the attack, replacing Matt Renshaw.
End Of The Over 21 : 86/2
3 Runs
- 020.1
- 120.2
- 120.3
- 020.4
- 120.5
- 020.6
B. Azam
28 (46)
G. Ghori
21 (33)
N. Ellis
4-0-21-0
20.6
0
Nathan Ellis To Babar Azam
Appeal for LBW, but turned down! Much fuller and on middle, angling into leg, Babar Azam stays in his crease to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. Clearly going down the leg side.
20.5
1
Nathan Ellis To Ghazi Ghori
A bumper, just outside off, Ghazi Ghori initially sways away from it but then reaches out to play the upper cut towards third man for one.
20.4
0
Nathan Ellis To Ghazi Ghori
Touch fuller and on off, Ghazi Ghori taps it in front of short cover.
20.3
1
Nathan Ellis To Babar Azam
Dug into the surface, on off, pace on this time, Babar Azam stands tall and slaps it to sweeper cover for a run.
20.2
1
Nathan Ellis To Ghazi Ghori
Short of a length and around off, takes pace off, Ghazi Ghori punches it through covers for a single.
20.1
0
Nathan Ellis To Ghazi Ghori
Bangs in a quick and sharp bouncer, on middle, Ghazi Ghori ducks under it. The umpire signals one for the over.
42/1 for Pakistan in this 11-20 over phase. They are taking their sweet time and staying content with ones and twos, with an odd boundary here and there, which will be more than enough, as the asking rate is just below 4. Pakistan need 118 runs from 180 balls. Nathan Ellis (3-0-18-0) is brought back on, replacing Matthew Short.
End Of The Over 20 : 83/2
3 Runs
- 119.1
- 119.2
- 019.3
- 019.4
- 019.5
- 119.6
G. Ghori
19 (29)
B. Azam
27 (44)
M. Renshaw
3-0-13-0
19.6
1
Matt Renshaw To Ghazi Ghori
Drags his length back, outside off, Ghazi Ghori slaps it through cover for a single.
19.5
0
Matt Renshaw To Ghazi Ghori
Another fullish delivery, on off, Ghazi Ghori leans on and blocks it back to the bowler again.
19.4
0
Matt Renshaw To Ghazi Ghori
Too full, on middle, Ghazi Ghori lunges and blocks it back to the bowler.
19.3
0
Matt Renshaw To Ghazi Ghori
Fired in, full and on middle, Ghazi Ghori covers his line and blocks it back to the bowler.
19.2
1
Matt Renshaw To Babar Azam
Keeps it short again, on off, Babar Azam slaps it to cover for a single.
19.1
1
Matt Renshaw To Ghazi Ghori
Short, on off, Ghazi Ghori taps it to the right of the keeper for a quick single. The keeper picks it up and has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.
End Of The Over 19 : 80/2
4 Runs
- 118.1
- 018.2
- 018.3
- 118.4
- 118.5
- 118.6
G. Ghori
17 (24)
B. Azam
26 (43)
M. Short
2-0-7-0
18.6
1
Matthew Short To Ghazi Ghori
Turn and bounce, on leg, Ghazi Ghori flicks it to square leg for a single.
18.5
1
Matthew Short To Babar Azam
Too full, outside off, Babar Azam drives it through cover-point for a single.
18.4
1
Matthew Short To Ghazi Ghori
Fired in, full and on leg, Ghazi Ghori flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
18.3
0
Matthew Short To Ghazi Ghori
Goes full, on off, Ghazi Ghori lunges and blocks it back to the bowler.
18.2
0
Matthew Short To Ghazi Ghori
Short again, on leg, Ghazi Ghori looks to flick it but wears it high on his pads. Dot.
18.1
1
Matthew Short To Babar Azam
A direct hit would have been close! Short, on middle, Babar Azam flicks it to mid-wicket for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.
DRINKS! Time for a breather. Pakistan are going along nicely in this chase, although very cautiously. Babar Azam is taking his time but has played a couple of fine shots, while Ghazi Ghori has been a bit more aggressive. The hosts will hope that this partnership can grow, bringing them closer to the target or, if possible, taking them over the line. Australia are well behind the eight ball, and they desperately need to pick up wickets in bunches to make a game out of this one.
End Of The Over 18 : 76/2
7 Runs
- 117.1
- 017.2
- 117.3
- 017.4
- 417.5
- 117.6
B. Azam
24 (41)
G. Ghori
15 (20)
M. Renshaw
2-0-10-0
17.6
1
Matt Renshaw To Babar Azam
Quicker, on off, Babar Azam drives it to extra cover for a single.
17.5
4
Matt Renshaw To Babar Azam
FOUR! That's a brilliant shot from Babar Azam! Flatter, on off, Babar Azam takes a step forward, turns it into a half volley, and drills it through mid off for a boundary.
17.4
0
Matt Renshaw To Babar Azam
Dug in short, on off, Babar Azam taps it to the cover fielder.
17.3
1
Matt Renshaw To Ghazi Ghori
Nice and full again, on off, Ghazi Ghori drives it to cover for a single.
17.2
0
Matt Renshaw To Ghazi Ghori
Too full, on leg, Ghazi Ghori lunges and blocks it back to the bowler.
17.1
1
Matt Renshaw To Babar Azam
In the air... safe! Flatter, on off, Babar Azam chips it over the inner ring but lands well short of the long on fielder for a single.
End Of The Over 17 : 69/2
10 Runs
- 416.1
- 016.2
- 416.3
- 016.4
- 116.5
- 116.6
B. Azam
18 (37)
G. Ghori
14 (18)
T. Sangha
4-1-17-1
16.6
1
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
Fired in, full and on off, Babar Azam drives it to cover for a single.
16.5
1
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Short ball, on off, Ghazi Ghori takes a step forward and punches it to cover for a single.
16.4
0
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Quicker, on off, Ghazi Ghori blocks it off his front foot.
16.3
4
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
FOUR! Top shot from Babar Azam! Tanveer Sangha fires it full and on leg, Babar Azam gets low and sweeps it in the gap through backward square leg for a boundary.
16.2
0
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Overpitched, around off, carved away to short cover.
16.1
4
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
FOUR! Nicely played! Too full, on middle and leg, Ghazi Ghori gets low and sweeps it through widish square leg and into the gap for a boundary.
End Of The Over 16 : 59/2
3 Runs
- 115.1
- 115.2
- 115.3
- 015.4
- 015.5
- 015.6
B. Azam
17 (36)
G. Ghori
5 (13)
M. Renshaw
1-0-3-0
15.6
0
Matt Renshaw To Babar Azam
Short and wide, with a hint of turn. Babar Azam looks to play the late cut, but misses as the ball spins away, beating the outside edge. The keeper, Josh Inglis, collects the ball and whips the bails off and goes up in an appeal for stumping. The on-field umpire goes upstairs to have a check. The replays show that Babar Azam's back foot never got lifted off the pitch and it is well inside as well.
15.5
0
Matt Renshaw To Babar Azam
Keeps it full again, on off, Babar Azam taps it to mid on.
15.4
0
Matt Renshaw To Babar Azam
Fired in, on off, Babar Azam blocks it to mid on.
15.3
1
Matt Renshaw To Ghazi Ghori
Dug in short, on middle and leg, Ghazi Ghori gets on one knee and scoops it to short fine leg for a single.
15.2
1
Matt Renshaw To Babar Azam
Matt Renshaw keeps it full again, on middle and leg, Babar Azam lunges and flicks it to mid-wicket for one more.
15.1
1
Matt Renshaw To Ghazi Ghori
Starts off from over the stump, does Renshaw. Too full, on middle and leg, Ghazi Ghori flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 15 : 56/2
4 Runs
- 114.1
- 114.2
- 014.3
- 114.4
- 014.5
- 114.6
G. Ghori
3 (11)
B. Azam
16 (32)
T. Sangha
3-1-7-1
14.6
1
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Hasty run! On a fuller length, drifting in and around leg. Ghazi Ghori clips it off the front foot in front of the mid-wicket fielder and steals a run.
14.5
0
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Full on middle, sliding into the batter. Ghazi sits across and sweeps it straight to backward square leg.
14.4
1
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
Overpitched, on off, Babar Azam carves it through mid off for an easy run.
14.3
0
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
Full and pushed through on off, Babar Azam gets on the front foot and defends it out.
14.2
1
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Drops it short and outside off, Ghazi Ghori plays off the back foot and cuts it over backward point for a single.
14.1
1
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
Spins away from short length, on off, Babar Azam backs away and eases it through cover for a single.
End Of The Over 14 : 52/2
3 Runs
- 113.1
- 113.2
- 113.3
- 013.4
- 013.5
- 013.6
G. Ghori
1 (8)
B. Azam
14 (29)
M. Short
1-0-3-0
13.6
0
Matthew Short To Ghazi Ghori
Oh, this one spits up while turning from middle to leg. Ghazi Ghori gets back and across to tap it down the pitch alertly. Just 3 runs from Short's first. Pakistan need 149 runs from 36 overs.
13.5
0
Matthew Short To Ghazi Ghori
Quicker and flatter at 94.7 kph, around off, Ghazi leans on to defend the full ball right under his bat.
13.4
0
Matthew Short To Ghazi Ghori
Conventional off break, full and on middle. Ghazi Ghori watchfully blocks it back to the bowler.
13.3
1
Matthew Short To Babar Azam
Shortens the length, spinning onto the pads, Babar Azam goes back and tucks it to the right of square leg for a quick run.
13.2
1
Matthew Short To Ghazi Ghori
Loops a low full toss, outside off, Ghori strides across, takes it on the full and drives it to deep cover for a run.
13.1
1
Matthew Short To Babar Azam
Generates good turn into the batter, short in length, on middle. Babar Azam goes back and across to punch it down to long on for a single. 50 UP FOR PAKISTAN!
Matthew Short has been introduced into the attack now.
End Of The Over 13 : 49/2
0 Runs
- 012.1
- W 12.2
- 012.3
- 012.4
- 012.5
- 012.6
G. Ghori
0 (4)
B. Azam
12 (27)
T. Sangha
2-1-3-1
12.6
0
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Keeps it full again, outside off, Ghazi stays leg side and taps it to point. A wicket-maiden from Sangha.
12.5
0
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Very full, in front of the sticks, Ghori blocks it back to the bowler.
12.4
0
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Full, around off, Ghazi leans across and eases it to cover.
12.3
0
Tanveer Sangha To Ghazi Ghori
Dropped fuller, on middle and leg, worked to the right of the bowler on the leg side.
A timely wicket for Australia. Ghazi Ghori comes out to the middle now.
12.2
W
Tanveer Sangha To Sahibzada Farhan OUT!
OUT! HIGH UP AND CAUGHT! A needless throw of a wicket as Sahibzada bites the dust. Sangha lands it in front of the middle stump and gets it to dip and turn away. Sahibzada Farhan couldn't hold his temptation to smash it out of the park. He backs away to give himself some room, but cannot get under the ball properly. Goes through the shot but the bat twists at the point of contact and he sails it only as far as long off, where Matthew Short runs to his right and takes a simple catch in front of his face with a reverse cup. Pakistan are 49/2, needing 152 more runs.
12.1
0
Tanveer Sangha To Sahibzada Farhan
Tossed up, full, on off, clipped back to the bowler off the front foot.
End Of The Over 12 : 49/1
5 Runs
- 211.1
- 011.2
- 111.3
- 011.4
- 111.5
- 111.6
S. Farhan
28 (31)
B. Azam
12 (27)
M. Kuhnemann
5-1-11-1
11.6
1
Matthew Kuhnemann To Sahibzada Farhan
Dishes out a full delivery, on middle and off. Sahibzada Farhan plays with the spin and drives it along the turf to long off for an easy run. 5-1-11-1 so far for Kuhnemann.
11.5
1
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Serves it full and outside off, Babar lets the ball spin and taps it gently into the cover and point gap for a single.
11.4
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Pushed through, full on off, Babar Azam defends off the front foot.
11.3
1
Matthew Kuhnemann To Sahibzada Farhan
Dropped full on the stumps, clipped off the pads to deep mid-wicket for a single.
11.2
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Sahibzada Farhan
Turns and bounces away from a length, around off, Sahibzada Farhan is taken aback and just fends it to the off side with soft hands.
11.1
2
Matthew Kuhnemann To Sahibzada Farhan
Top edge, but safe! Dishes out a googly, full and around off, spinning sharply away. Sahibzada Farhan shapes to play the premeditated slog sweep, but gets a thick top edge over short third. Billy Stanlake sprints from the inner ring and stops it before the ropes in the deep third region. Two taken.
End Of The Over 11 : 44/1
3 Runs
- 110.1
- 010.2
- 010.3
- 010.4
- 210.5
- 010.6
B. Azam
11 (25)
S. Farhan
24 (27)
T. Sangha
1-0-3-0
10.6
0
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
Pushed through, full at 84 kph, on off. Babar Azam lunges ahead and smothers the spin.
10.5
2
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
Short again, wide outside off, Babar Azam hangs back and slashes it through cover-point for a couple of runs.
10.4
0
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
Sharp turn away from the batter, short in length. Babar Azam cuts it straight to the point fielder.
10.3
0
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
Lands it short and on middle, Babar Azam is rushed on the back foot to whip it away, but misses and is hit on the thigh pad.
10.2
0
Tanveer Sangha To Babar Azam
Full and tossed in front of the stumps, blocked back to the bowler.
10.1
1
Tanveer Sangha To Sahibzada Farhan
Shortish and around off, Sahibzada Farhan backs away and cuts it to deep point for a single.
That's the end of the first Powerplay. A decent start for Pakistan. Matthew Kuhnemann has been the best bowler for Australia but they need wickets regularly to stay in the contest. As the restrictions lift, Pakistan are now allowed to have a maximum of 4 fielders outside the inner ring for overs 11-40. Tanveer Sangha is introduced into the attack. According to the on-air commentators, initially, it was Zampa who was slotted into the XI, but he had a neck spasm and Sangha was swapped in late.
End Of The Over 10 : 41/1
0 Runs
- 09.1
- 09.2
- 09.3
- 09.4
- 09.5
- 09.6
B. Azam
9 (20)
S. Farhan
23 (26)
M. Kuhnemann
4-1-6-1
9.6
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Lovely over. A maiden from Matthew Kuhnemann. Fires it in, on leg, Babar Azam leans on and blocks it to mid on.
9.5
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Five dots in a row. Too full, on middle, Babar Azam lunges and blocks it back to the bowler.
9.4
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Short and wide, Babar Azam slaps it but finds the fielder at point.
9.3
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
This is good bowling from Matthew Kuhnemann. Full, on middle and leg, Babar Azam flicks it to mid-wicket.
9.2
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Quicker again, on middle and leg, Babar Azam blocks it back to the bowler.
9.1
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Fired in, on off, and it keeps low. Babar Azam blocks it awkwardly towards short mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 9 : 41/1
7 Runs
- 08.1
- 18.2
- 08.3
- 48.4
- 18.5
- 18.6
B. Azam
9 (14)
S. Farhan
23 (26)
N. Ellis
3-0-18-0
8.6
1
Nathan Ellis To Babar Azam
Keeps it on a length, outside off, Babar Azam pushes it towards backward point for one more.
8.5
1
Nathan Ellis To Sahibzada Farhan
A slower bouncer this time, on off, Sahibzada Farhan pulls it towards square leg for a single.
8.4
4
Nathan Ellis To Sahibzada Farhan
EDGED AND FOUR! That just missed the leg pole. Slower one, full and on off. Sahibzada Farhan gets down on one knee and looks to slog it over mid-wicket. Gets an inside edge as the ball just misses the leg pole and races through short fine leg for a boundary.
8.3
0
Nathan Ellis To Sahibzada Farhan
Bangs it short, on off, Sahibzada Farhan looks to pull it but gets a bottom edge. The ball bounces back towards the keeper. Dot.
8.2
1
Nathan Ellis To Babar Azam
Nice and full, on middle, Babar Azam tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
8.1
0
Nathan Ellis To Babar Azam
Stifled appeal, but nothing from the umpire. Good length, angling in, on middle and leg. Babar Azam looks to block it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls back to the bowler. An appeal for LBW, but turned down.
Pakistan need 167 runs from 42 overs. Nathan Ellis (2-0-11-0) is back on, replacing Billy Stanlake.
End Of The Over 8 : 34/1
2 Runs
- 17.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 07.5
- 17.6
B. Azam
7 (11)
S. Farhan
18 (23)
M. Kuhnemann
3-0-6-1
7.6
1
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Too full, on middle and leg, Babar Azam flicks it to wide of mid on for a single. He keeps his strike for the next over.
7.5
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Solid block from Babar! Matthew Kuhnemann darts it on middle, Babar Azam covers his line and blocks it back to the bowler.
7.4
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Turn and bounce, on off, Babar Azam looks to flick it but miscues it to the cover fielder.
7.3
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Drags his length back, on off, Babar Azam punches it but fails to find the gap through cover. Dot.
7.2
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Fired in, full and on off, Babar Azam blocks it to cover.
7.1
1
Matthew Kuhnemann To Sahibzada Farhan
Too full from Matthew Kuhnemann, on leg, Sahibzada Farhan turns it to mid-wicket for a quick single.
End Of The Over 7 : 32/1
5 Runs
- 06.1
- 06.2
- 06.3
- 16.4
- 46.5
- 06.6
B. Azam
6 (6)
S. Farhan
17 (22)
B. Stanlake
3-0-17-0
6.6
0
Billy Stanlake To Babar Azam
Billy Stanlake goes full, on off, and it nips back in. Babar Azam covers his line and blocks it back to the bowler.
6.5
4
Billy Stanlake To Babar Azam
FOUR! Typical Babar Azam shot! Minimum effort and finds the gap. Hard length and width on offer, Babar Azam latches onto it and times the square cut perfectly through point for a boundary.
6.4
1
Billy Stanlake To Sahibzada Farhan
Slower one, dug in short, on leg. Sahibzada Farhan tugs it to backward square leg for a run.
6.3
0
Billy Stanlake To Sahibzada Farhan
That one kept low! Hard length, outside off, and it keeps low. Sahibzada Farhan tries to slap it but misses.
6.2
0
Billy Stanlake To Sahibzada Farhan
Angling in, on a length, on middle. Sahibzada Farhan tucks it to the fielder at mid-wicket.
6.1
0
Billy Stanlake To Sahibzada Farhan
A tad fuller, on off, Sahibzada Farhan blocks it to the fielder at mid on.
End Of The Over 6 : 27/1
2 Runs
- 05.1
- W 5.2
- 05.3
- 25.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
B. Azam
2 (4)
S. Farhan
16 (18)
M. Kuhnemann
2-0-4-1
5.6
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Dropped short, on off, Babar Azam lets the ball turn away and then defends off the back foot.
5.5
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Nice and full, on middle, blocked off the front foot.
5.4
2
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Nice and full, on middle, Babar Azam nudges it through square leg for a brace. A huge roar from the crowd as he gets off the mark.
5.3
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Babar Azam
Short and around off, Babar Azam blocks it to backward point.
Australia have the early breakthrough they were after. Kuhnemann has his tail up. The crowd goes bonkers as Babar Azam makes his way to the crease, at number 3. A slip in place for him.
5.2
W
Matthew Kuhnemann To Maaz Sadaqat OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Brilliant effort from Matthew Short. They make these catches look so easy these days. Fired in, on middle, at 91.6 kph. Maaz Sadaqat gets down on one knee and looks to slog it, but doesn't get the much-needed elevation. The ball carries towards deep mid-wicket. Matthew Short keeps his composure near the fence. He takes the catch, loses his balance as he throws the ball in the air. He comes back in and completes the catch. The third umpire is brought in to check the legality of the catch and after checking a couple of angles, it is deemed a clean catch. Maaz Sadaqat makes his way back into the shed. The opening pair of Pakistan lasts for 25 runs.
Is that a clean catch from Short? He claims to have caught it cleanly. He had to jump beyond the ropes to balance himself up and hop back in the playing area to take it on the second attempt. The third umpire deems that it is a legal catch and no part of Short's body was in contact with the ropes while holding the ball in hand.
5.1
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Maaz Sadaqat
Turn and bounce, on middle, Maaz Sadaqat turns it to the fielder at square leg.
After 5 overs, Pakistan are 25/0. At the same stage, Australia were also on a similar score. Matthew Kuhnemann (1-0-2-0) to continue.
End Of The Over 5 : 25/0
5 Runs
- 04.1
- 14.2
- 04.3
- 04.4
- 44.5
- 04.6
S. Farhan
16 (18)
M. Sadaqat
8 (12)
B. Stanlake
2-0-12-0
4.6
0
Billy Stanlake To Sahibzada Farhan
On a length and on middle, Sahibzada Farhan pats it towards mid on.
4.5
4
Billy Stanlake To Sahibzada Farhan
FOUR! Nice shot! Billy Stanlake bangs this into the pitch and just around off. Sahibzada Farhan picks up the length early, swivels and heaves it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
4.4
0
Billy Stanlake To Sahibzada Farhan
A fine effort! Pitched up and on off, Sahibzada Farhan looks to drive it but fails to keep it down. It flies at a good place down the pitch, where Billy Stanlake gets low on his follow-through, sticks his left hand out, but the ball just does not stick in. It would have been an incredible return catch.
4.3
0
Billy Stanlake To Sahibzada Farhan
Touch slower and fuller too, on middle, Sahibzada Farhan knocks it towards mid on.
4.2
1
Billy Stanlake To Maaz Sadaqat
Short of a length and on off, Maaz Sadaqat runs it down to deep third for a single.
4.1
0
Billy Stanlake To Maaz Sadaqat
Back of a length and around off, Maaz Sadaqat punches it towards cover-point.
Will Australia deploy spin from both ends? Nope. Not yet. It will be a switch of ends for Billy Stanlake (1-0-7-0). He replaces Nathan Ellis.
End Of The Over 4 : 20/0
2 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 13.4
- 13.5
- 03.6
S. Farhan
12 (14)
M. Sadaqat
7 (10)
M. Kuhnemann
1-0-2-0
3.6
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Sahibzada Farhan
Pushed through quicker, short and on off, turns away with bounce. Sahibzada Farhan moves back, adjusts well to keep it out to the off side.
3.5
1
Matthew Kuhnemann To Maaz Sadaqat
Flatter, full and on middle, Maaz Sadaqat tucks it through mid-wicket for a run.
3.4
1
Matthew Kuhnemann To Sahibzada Farhan
Tossed up, full and on off, Sahibzada Farhan drives it down to long off for a single.
3.3
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Sahibzada Farhan
Slows it up, shortish and around off, Sahibzada Farhan goes down for the sweep but gets a bottom edge to the leg side.
3.2
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Sahibzada Farhan
Flighted, full and on middle and leg, Sahibzada Farhan defends it on the front foot.
3.1
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Sahibzada Farhan
Floated, full and on off, turns away a bit, Sahibzada Farhan prods forward to play but gets an outside edge along the ground towards cover.
Pakistan need 183 runs from 282 balls. And it's time for Matthew Kuhnemann to roll his arm over. He replaces Billy Stanlake.
End Of The Over 3 : 18/0
6 Runs
- 02.1
- 12.2
- 32.3
- 02.4
- 12.5
- 12.6
S. Farhan
11 (9)
M. Sadaqat
6 (9)
N. Ellis
2-0-11-0
2.6
1
Nathan Ellis To Sahibzada Farhan
Change of pace again, dug into the surface, on off, Sahibzada Farhan places it through point for one.
2.5
1
Nathan Ellis To Maaz Sadaqat
Touch fuller and on off, Maaz Sadaqat taps it in front of short cover and sets off for the run. Matthew Short moves forward but fails to pick up the ball cleanly, or else there could have been a chance of a run out.
2.4
0
Nathan Ellis To Maaz Sadaqat
Pace off, hard length and on middle, Maaz Sadaqat blocks it on the back foot.
2.3
3
Nathan Ellis To Sahibzada Farhan
Back of a length and around off, Sahibzada Farhan gets on top of the bounce nicely and punches it through covers. Two fielders chase after it from the inner ring, but cannot stop the third.
2.2
1
Nathan Ellis To Maaz Sadaqat
Good length and on off, Maaz Sadaqat guides from in front of the stumps to the left of gully for a single.
2.1
0
Nathan Ellis To Maaz Sadaqat
Short of a length and on off, Maaz Sadaqat stands tall and tries to steer it again, but finds the gully fielder this time around.
End Of The Over 2 : 12/0
7 Runs
- 21.1
- 01.2
- 1 WD 1.3
- 01.3
- 41.4
- 01.5
- 01.6
S. Farhan
7 (7)
M. Sadaqat
4 (5)
B. Stanlake
1-0-7-0
1.6
0
Billy Stanlake To Sahibzada Farhan
Overpitched and on middle and leg, Sahibzada Farhan's head falls over as he drills it towards mid on.
1.5
0
Billy Stanlake To Sahibzada Farhan
Hits the deck hard and around off, Sahibzada Farhan stays back and pushes it towards cover.
1.4
4
Billy Stanlake To Sahibzada Farhan
FOUR! Put away! Short of a length and on middle, it sits up nicely for the batter. Sahibzada Farhan lifts his front leg up, gets on top of it and pulls it to the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
1.3
0
Billy Stanlake To Sahibzada Farhan
Much better! Fuller delivery, on middle, shaping in a bit, Sahibzada Farhan fends it to the leg side.
1.3
wd
Billy Stanlake To Sahibzada Farhan
WIDE! Errs in line and serves this full but way down the leg side, Sahibzada Farhan fails to glance it away. After the release, Stanlake takes a tumble on the follow-through.
1.2
0
Billy Stanlake To Sahibzada Farhan
Lands this on a good length and around off, Sahibzada Farhan stays back and pats it down the pitch.
1.1
2
Billy Stanlake To Sahibzada Farhan
Billy Stanlake begins with a full delivery, angling in. Sahibzada Farhan clips it through mid-wicket for a brace.
Time for the Big Billy. Making his comeback into the Aussie team after nearly seven long years, the towering figure of Billy Stanlake is into the attack from the opposite end. Slip in place for him as well.
End Of The Over 1 : 5/0
5 Runs
- 10.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 40.6
M. Sadaqat
4 (5)
S. Farhan
1 (1)
N. Ellis
1-0-5-0
0.6
4
Nathan Ellis To Maaz Sadaqat
FOUR! Nicely done! Hard-length delivery and on the sixth stump line. Maaz Sadaqat waits for it, opens the bat face and guides it between first slip and gully for the first boundary of the chase.
0.5
0
Nathan Ellis To Maaz Sadaqat
Comes around the wicket, serves this right in the blockhole, outside off. The ball goes through to the keeper even before Maaz Sadaqat gets his bat down.
0.4
0
Nathan Ellis To Maaz Sadaqat
Pitches it up and around off, Maaz Sadaqat extends his arms and drills it hard on the ground but finds cover-point on the bounce.
0.3
0
Nathan Ellis To Maaz Sadaqat
Back of a length and on off, Maaz Sadaqat stays back and dabs it down in front of point. He wants the run but is sent back and rightly so.
0.2
0
Nathan Ellis To Maaz Sadaqat
Goes much fuller and just outside off, angling further away. Maaz Sadaqat watches it through and leaves it alone.
0.1
1
Nathan Ellis To Sahibzada Farhan
Pakistan are underway in the chase! Nathan Ellis starts with a good-length delivery, on middle, nips back in a bit. Sahibzada Farhan clips it off the inner half of the bat towards square leg for a quick single.
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- Shadab Khan
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- Haris Rauf
- Abrar Ahmed
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Match Info
- Venue Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- Weather Clear
- Toss Pakistan won the toss and elected to field
- Result Pakistan beat Australia by 5 wickets
- Player of the Match Arafat Minhas
- Umpire Asif Yaqoob (PAK), Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Richard Kettleborough (ENG)
- Referee Graeme Labrooy (SL)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Australia 200/10 in 44.1 overs
- Australia 200/8 in 43.2 overs
- Power play 2 (10-40): Australia 193/7 (142 runs, 6 wickets)
- Referral 3 (37.5): PAK against M Kuhnemann (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 0, AUS: 1)
- M Renshaw 2nd ODI fifty: 50 runs in 52 balls (4x4) (1x6)
- Drinks: Australia 153/6 in 34.0 overs
- Australia 150/6 in 32.3 overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 63 balls between M Short (24) and M Renshaw (29)
- M Short 4th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 66 balls (6x4) (0x6)
- Australia 100/4 in 20.5 overs
- Drinks: Australia 68/4 in 15.2 overs
- Referral 2 (13.3): J Inglis against PAK (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 1, AUS: 1)
- Power play 1 (1-10): Australia 51/1
- Australia 50/1 in 9.5 overs
- Referral 1 (3.4): PAK against M Short (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 1, AUS: 2)
- A Minhas (PAK) and O Peake (AUS) makes their ODI debut
- Pakistan 202/5 in 42.3 overs
- Referral 3 (40.3): G Ghori against AUS (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 1, AUS: 1)
- Power play 2 (10-40): Pakistan 180/3 (139 runs, 2 wickets)
- Pakistan 150/2 in 34.5 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 100 off 134 balls between B Azam (42) and G Ghori (52)
- G Ghori maiden ODI fifty: 52 runs in 77 balls (7x4) (0x6)
- Drinks: Pakistan 140/2 in 34.0 overs
- Referral 2 (31.4): AUS against B Azam (caught) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, AUS: 1)
- B Azam 38th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 71 balls (3x4) (0x6)
- Referral 1 (27.1): AUS against B Azam (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, AUS: 2) (Retained)
- Pakistan 100/2 in 23.5 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 63 balls between B Azam (21) and G Ghori (27)
- Drinks: Pakistan 76/2 in 18.0 overs
- Pakistan 50/2 in 13.1 overs
- Power play 1 (1-10): Pakistan 41/1
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