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Australia vs Pakistan, 1st ODI Match Summary

AUS vs PAK, 2017 - ODI Summary

Australia vs Pakistan Scorecard
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1st ODI, Brisbane Cricket Ground (Woolloongabba), Brisbane , Jan 13, 2017
Australia Australia
268/9 (50.0/50)
Pakistan Pakistan
176 (42.4/50)
Australia beat Pakistan by 92 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Matthew Wade
AUS 268/9
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1010-matthew-wade-playerprofile>Matthew Wade</a>
Matthew Wade
100 (100)
  • 7x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 100SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1423-glenn-maxwell-playerprofile>Glenn Maxwell</a>
Glenn Maxwell
60 (56)
  • 7x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 107.14SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Hasan Ali
ECON 7.22
9
OVERS
65/3
R/W
Bowler
Imad Wasim
ECON 3.5
10
OVERS
35/2
R/W
PAK 176/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/59905-mohammad-babar-azam-playerprofile>Babar Azam</a>
Babar Azam
33 (46)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 71.73SR
<a href=/cricket/players/43759-syed-imad-wasim-playerprofile>Imad Wasim</a>
Imad Wasim
29 (36)
  • 1x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 80.55SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
James Faulkner
ECON 4.57
7
OVERS
32/4
R/W
Bowler
Pat Cummins
ECON 3.80
8.4
OVERS
33/3
R/W
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That is it from the 'Gabba then. Australia showed why they are ranked the best ODI team in the world today while Pakistan showed, well, they were just Pakistan, letting the match slip after having it in control. They do not have much time to turn around as the second ODI will be played at the MCG on Sunday, 15th January, 2017 at 0850 IST (0320 GMT). Do join us then. In the meanwhile, do have a look at the SA-SL Test at the Wanderers. We are wandering off now. ADIOS! TAKE CARE!
Victorious Aussie captain, STEVEN SMITH admits that it was an average start with the bat for Australia. Feels that the batsmen were in a bit of a hurry. Praises Wade for scoring his maiden ODI hundred. Adds that 270 was around par, given the conditions and was confident that Australia could restrict Pakistan to below that. On the batting depth, he says that the Aussies have a long batting line-up, as much as till Mitchell Starc at 10. Still, feels that it was not used properly today and wants his batsmen to play their shots in a more controlled manner. Praises his bowling unit for bowling beautifully.
Pakistan skipper, AZHAR ALI says his hamstring is a bit sore. But hopes that he recovers soon. Says that the physios will have a look and will pass their judgement on whether he can take part in the next game or not. Credits his bowlers for a superb bowling performance at the start. After getting Australia 5 down for 78, he suggests that they should have had them out earlier. But thinks the target was also chaseable. Adds that it was very hot and tiring to field under the sun and chase the ball on these long outfields.
MATTHEW WADE has been named the Man Of The Match for his run-a-ball century. He says that it is a great feeling to have scored a century. Praises Pakistan for putting the Aussie top order in early trouble. Credits Glenn Maxwell for accelerating the scoring and adds that the partnership with him gave Wade confidence. On his century in the last over, he says that he was not paying attention to his milestone till he reached 93 and then threw his bat around. Says that the Aussies were confident that they can defend 268 given their bowling attack. On the pickle juice which is used to treat hamstring issues, he says that it does not taste that good, albeit his skipper Smith likes the taste.
Earlier in the afternoon, Australia escaped embarrassment. All their batsmen were in a hurry to get runs and ended up throwing their wickets away. They were tottering at 78/5 and then 170/7 but Pakistan missed a golden opportunity to restrict the Aussies under 200. It was a different Glenn Maxwell today, playing a bit more responsibly while Matthew Wade has shown that the tradition of a good wicket-keeper batsman is still strong with his terrific century. He first formed a stand with Maxwell and then a crucial one with Cummins to take the hosts to safety. Stay tuned for the presentation.
A decent outing with the ball for Australia. Billy Stanlake did not have the greatest of ODI debuts but the others did well. Starc bowled with swing and zeal and picked up 2 wickets while Cummins bowled with sheer pace, taking 3 scalps. Faulkner and Mitchell Marsh were brilliant. Personally feel that Marsh could have got more than just one wicket while Faulkner ended up with 4. How good was Travis Head? No wickets, but 0/28 in 10 overs is gold dust on any pitch.
The visitors were never in the run chase though. Sharjeel and Azhar did the correct part by seeing off the new balls. But then, the former's wicket spelt trouble. Azhar then injured his hamstring and next, Hafeez went cheaply. After that, there was some intent shown as Umar Akmal tried to counter-attack but once he went, it was just a mere formality.
An easy victory in the end for the home side. The scorecard does not show it though. When you see a team winning by 92 runs, it means the victor has dominated proceedings. Yes, but Pakistan did have their chances.
42.4
W
Pat Cummins To Wahab Riaz OUT!
OUT! The pain is over. AUSTRALIA HAVE WON BY 92 RUNS. A length ball outside off, Riaz backs away and slashes hard but only gets a top edge. Mitchell Starc runs to his left and takes a simple catch at mid off. The game is finally over after dawdling along for so long.
42.3
1
Pat Cummins To Hasan Ali
On a good length around off, cutting in, worked through mid on for a run.
42.2
1
Pat Cummins To Wahab Riaz
A full toss outside off, swatted down to long on for a single.
42.1
0
Pat Cummins To Wahab Riaz
Full on middle, swinging in, Riaz looks to whip it through the leg side but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball ricochets past the off stump behind.
Over 42 : 174/9
7 Runs
W. Riaz
5 (5)
H. Ali
0 (0)
J. Faulkner
7-1-32-4
41.6
1
James Faulkner To Wahab Riaz
On middle and off, tucked through mid-wicket for a single.
41.5
2
James Faulkner To Wahab Riaz
Full and wide outside off, Wahab miscues this over cover where Steven Smith leaps to his right but the ball evades him. Perhaps the ball hit his hand while going through. A single taken. You can count it as a DROP though some will not agree.
HASAN ALI is the last man in.
41.4
W
James Faulkner To Mohammad Amir OUT!
OUT! Faulkner gets his fourth! This was coming. Smart bowling, another slower delivery, from the back of the hand, full and outside off, Amir looks to go over the top but miscues it towards cover. Glenn Maxwell settles under it near the 30-yard circle and pouches it. The match almost is over now. I mean officially.
41.3
2
James Faulkner To Mohammad Amir
Full and wide outside off, Mohammad backs away and slashes hard. Ends up slicing it over point and gets a couple.
41.2
1
James Faulkner To Wahab Riaz
Full and around off, Riaz goes down on a knee and slogs it to long on for a run.
41.1
1
James Faulkner To Mohammad Amir
Short and outside off, Amir throws his bat at it and mistimes his cut shot towards cover for a single.
Over 41 : 167/8
4 Runs
W. Riaz
1 (2)
M. Amir
5 (7)
P. Cummins
8-0-31-2
40.6
0
Pat Cummins To Wahab Riaz
Full and outside off, Riaz looks to drive but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
40.5
1
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Amir
Driven through mid off by the batsman. They pick up a single.
40.4
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Amir
Excellent yorker outside off, dug out back to the bowler.
40.3
2
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Amir
Full and wide outside off, Mohammad throws his bat at it but is beaten by the change in pace. Skews this over cover but it trisects the fielder running back from the ring and two more coming in - deep cover and long off. Almost like a triangle. Two runs taken.
40.2
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Amir
On a good length outside leg, Amir backs away and tries to steer it to third man but misses. The ball goes over the stumps and dies on its way to Matthew Wade.
40.1
1
Pat Cummins To Wahab Riaz
Full and outside off, driven through the covers for a single. Riaz wants the second but is sent back.
WAHAB RIAZ walks in at number 10, replacing Azhar. In the meanwhile, PAT CUMMINS comes back on to bowl.
POWERPLAY 3 has been signalled. 5 fielders allowed outside the circle now. As if it matters. Australia might want to keep all 9 inside the 30-yard circle now.
Over 40 : 163/8
4 Runs
A. Ali
24 (48)
M. Amir
2 (3)
J. Faulkner
6-1-25-3
39.6
W
James Faulkner To Azhar Ali OUT!
OUT! THE SKIPPER DEPARTS! The dropped chance doesn't cost much! Slower delivery on a length, Ali looks to slog it but gets beaten by the lack of pace. The ball balloons off the top edge towards deepish square leg. Warner from deep square leg comes running in and takes the catch on the slide. Another good catch from Warner! Faulkner gets his 3-fer! AUSTRALIA NEED 2 MORE WICKETS TO WIN!
39.5
0
James Faulkner To Azhar Ali
DROPPED! Fuller on the stumps, Ali hits it hard straight back. Faulkner looks to grab it on his followthrough but fails to hold onto it.
39.4
1
James Faulkner To Mohammad Amir
Driven through mid off by the batsman. They pick up a single.
Full Commentary
Match Info
  • Venue Brisbane Cricket Ground (Woolloongabba), Brisbane
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Australia won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Australia beat Pakistan by 92 runs
  • Player of the Match Matthew Wade
  • Umpire Mick Martell (AUS), Chettithody Shamshuddin (IND) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)
  • Referee Jeff Crowe (NZ)
Match Notes
  • Mandatory power play (41-50): Australia 268/9
  • M Wade Maiden ODI hundred: 100 runs in 100 balls (7x4) (2x6)
  • Referral 2 (47.6 overs): PAK against B Stanlake (Caught) - Unsuccessful (AUS 1, PAK 0)
  • Australia 252/9 in 47.3 overs
  • M Wade ODI fifty: 50 runs in 65 balls (1x4) (1x6)
  • Australia 201/7 in 41.1 overs
  • Mandatory power play (11-40): Australia193/7
  • P Cummins dropped on 10 by M Hafeez in 39.5 overs
  • Australia 150/5 in 29.1 overs
  • G Maxwell 14th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 45 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 51 of 57 balls between G Maxwell (31) and M Wade (19)
  • Australia 102/5 in 21.3 overs
  • Referral 1 (21.1 overs): M Wade against PAK (LBW) - Successful (AUS 1, PAK 1)
  • Drinks: Australia 77/4 in 16.0 overs
  • Mandatory power play (1-10): Australia 61/3
  • Australia 52/2 in 8.4 overs
  • C Lynn and B Stanlake makes their ODI debut for Australia
  • W Riaz dropped on 2 by S Smith in 41.5 overs
  • Mandatory power play (11-40): Pakistan 163/8
  • A Ali dropped on 24 by J Faulkner in 39.5 overs
  • Pakistan 152/6 in 36.5 overs
  • Pakistan 100/3 in 23.5 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 65/2 in 14.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (12.6 overs): AUS against U Akmal (LBW) - Unsuccessful (AUS 0, PAK 1)
  • Pakistan 50/2 in 11.2 overs
  • Mandatory power play (1-10): Pakistan 47/1
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