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Australia vs Pakistan, 1st Test Match Summary

AUS vs PAK, 2016 - Test Summary

Australia vs Pakistan Scorecard
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Match Ended   
Brisbane Cricket Ground (Woolloongabba), Brisbane , Dec 15, 2016
Australia Australia
429&202/5d
Pakistan Pakistan
142&450 (145.0)
Australia beat Pakistan by 39 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Asad Shafiq
AUS 429/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1053-steven-smith-playerprofile>Steve Smith</a>
Steve Smith
130 (222)
  • 19x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 58.55SR
<a href=/cricket/players/50483-peter-stephen-patrick-handscomb-playerprofile>Peter Handscomb</a>
Peter Handscomb
105 (240)
  • 10x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 43.75SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Wahab Riaz
ECON 3.42
26
OVERS
89/4
R/W
Bowler
Mohammad Amir
ECON 3.12
31
OVERS
97/4
R/W
PAK 142/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/986-sarfraz-ahmed-playerprofile>Sarfaraz Ahmed</a>
Sarfaraz Ahmed
59 (64)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 92.18SR
<a href=/cricket/players/51331-sami-aslam-playerprofile>Sami Aslam</a>
Sami Aslam
22 (100)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 22SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Josh Hazlewood
ECON 1.57
14
OVERS
22/3
R/W
Bowler
Jackson Bird
ECON 1.91
12
OVERS
23/3
R/W
AUS 202/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1414-usman-khawaja-playerprofile>Usman Khawaja</a>
Usman Khawaja
74 (109)
  • 8x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 67.88SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1053-steven-smith-playerprofile>Steve Smith</a>
Steve Smith
63 (70)
  • 11x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 90SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Rahat Ali
ECON 4
10
OVERS
40/2
R/W
Bowler
Mohammad Amir
ECON 4.62
8
OVERS
37/1
R/W
PAK 450/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1497-asad-shafiq-playerprofile>Asad Shafiq</a>
Asad Shafiq
137 (207)
  • 13x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 66.18SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1468-azhar-ali-playerprofile>Azhar Ali</a>
Azhar Ali
71 (179)
  • 9x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 39.66SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mitchell Starc
ECON 3.13
38
OVERS
119/4
R/W
Bowler
Jackson Bird
ECON 3.33
33
OVERS
110/3
R/W
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With that, we come to an end of this thrilling contest. The focus now shifts to Melbourne where the Boxing Day Test will be held on 26th December at the MCG. Do join us for that one. Until then, it's goodbye from us. Hop on to the India-England tab for the updates. Cheers!
STEVEN SMITH accepts that it got too close for comfort in the end. Praises Pakistan for putting up a really great fight. Says that his bowlers worked hard and praises Starc for producing that special delivery to remove Shafiq with an old soft ball. Denies that they were worried about losing although they were tensed. Defends his decision not to enforce the follow-on and says that he doesn't regret it. Lauds Pakistan's batsmen once more for the fight. Feels that the Day/Night Test concept is nice although this was too close for his comfort eventually.
MISBAH-UL-HAQ admits that it was a really nervy finish but still maintains that he is happy with the fight shown especially after the first innings debacle. Praises all the batsmen, particularly Shafiq and the tail for not giving up. Maintains that he believed that his team could do it coming into the final day. Feels that Wahab's wicket was crucial but still says that he kept believing. Adds that his team kept hope till the last wicket fell. Concludes by saying that his team is looking forward to the next Test.
ASAD SHAFIQ (PLAYER OF THE MATCH) thanks God for all the blessings. Says that he was due for a big knock as he had been hitting it well in the nets. Praises the lower order for showing an amazing fight and giving him support. Says that he wasn't tired today despite the heroics yesterday. Accepts that it was a great delivery from Starc and that he didn't expect it from the pacer at that stage.
Australia's pacers had a good game with Starc being the standout performer. He struck vital blows and his fitness level was laudable. Amir and Wahab had a good game for Pakistan with both bat and ball. Overall, Australia would be pleased at having crossed the line but it certainly was a real scare for them. Pakistan will get confidence going into the crucial Boxing Day Test. AUSTRALIA'S 28-YEAR UNBEATEN RECORD AT THE GABBA CONTINUES.
Pakistan did manage to get to 142 courtesy Sarfraz and Amir but importantly, kept the Aussies a bit more longer on the field and that influenced Smith's debatable call not to enforce the follow-on. The Australians racked up quick runs through Smith and Khawaja to set Pakistan a target that looked improbable but almost became probable in the end. Such is the uncertainty of this game. High quality entertainment it was for sure.
Wahab's dismissal in the final over of day probably was vital as it just calmed Australia. Shafiq however marched on even after getting his century and found able support from Yasir. The required runs came below 50 and pressure rose before a Starc special dislodged Shafiq to settle the game. It looked very rosy for the Aussies over the first two days. Centuries from Smith and Handscomb had propelled them to a challenging score before their bowlers reduced Pakistan to 67/8.
What an absolute cracker of a game! Pakistan looked dead and buried on day two but have then fought back amazingly to go down fighting. Chasing a mammoth target of 490, Azhar and Younis set the platform yesterday but it didn't seem like the visitors were going for the target. However, things changed once Shafiq and the guys below him joined forces. Sarfraz and Amir counterattacked to give the visitors serious belief while Wahab too dug in.
144.6
W
Mitchell Starc To Yasir Shah OUT!
OUT! SMITH SEALS IT! Brilliant stuff from the Aussie captain. It was a very full ball on off, Yasir just about kept it out towards second slip on the bounce but in the process had gone out of his crease. Smith collects the ball and is alert enough to fire a direct hit at the keeper's end. No doubt at that as Yasir was well short. What an anti-climax but it's been one heck of a contest for sure! AUSTRALIA WIN BY 39 RUNS.
144.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Yasir Shah
Short of a length outside off, Yasir backs away for a wild slog but misses.
144.4
1
Mitchell Starc To Rahat Ali
Fuller on middle and leg, worked through mid-wicket for a single.
144.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Rahat Ali
Short ball on middle and leg, Rahat ducks under the bumper.
RAHAT ALI is the last man in.
144.2
W
Mitchell Starc To Asad Shafiq OUT!
OUT! THAT'S A RIPPER! Surely that's the death blow for Pakistan. Starc produces an real gem to dislodge Shafiq. Dug in short around off, 143 kph, climbs awkwardly on Asad who fends meekly at it. The ball flies off the top half of the blade and balloons towards gully. Warner takes the catch with ease and the Australians are absolutely pumped up. That's the wicket they needed and what a time to get it. An absolute masterclass from Shafiq ends and he leaves to a standing ovation from the crowd. Well played son! AUSTRALIA NEED JUST 1 WICKET.
144.1
1
Mitchell Starc To Yasir Shah
Very full outside off, dug out towards short cover for a single.
Over 144 : 448/8
6 Runs
A. Shafiq
137 (206)
Y. Shah
32 (63)
J. Hazlewood
42-11-99-0
143.6
4
Josh Hazlewood To Asad Shafiq
FOUR! FAB SHOT! That's adding salt to the wounds. After struggling for the earlier in the over, he unleashes a lovely cut through backward point to find the fence. It was too short and wide from Hazlewood, paid the price. PAKISTAN JUST NEED 42 MORE NOW.
143.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Asad Shafiq
Beaten! Shafiq is losing his focus a bit at the moment. Good length just outside off, he pokes at it and is lucky not to nick it. All the luck seems to be with the tourists at the moment.
143.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Asad Shafiq
Good length outside off, no shot offered to that one.
143.3
1
Josh Hazlewood To Yasir Shah
Fuller on the pads, worked away through square leg for a single.
Short leg comes in.
143.2
1
Josh Hazlewood To Asad Shafiq
ALMOST! Twice in two balls, Shafiq has escaped. Full ball around off, tails in a bit as Shafiq goes for the flick. Cannot keep it down and it just eludes a diving Renshaw at short mid-wi8cket as the ball goes to mid on. Single taken.
143.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Asad Shafiq
Good length around off, nips in sharply to rap him Shafiq high on the pads as he misses the flick. Loud appeal for lbw but turned down. Smith gives it a long thought but decides against the review. Good call as replays show it missing leg stump.
Over 143 : 442/8
0 Runs
Y. Shah
31 (62)
A. Shafiq
132 (201)
M. Starc
37-9-117-3
142.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Yasir Shah
Spears it way down the leg side, Wade dives to his right to make a half-stop. Palms it towards fine leg. No run taken.
142.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Yasir Shah
Fullish on off, Yasir gets across and jams it to short mid on.
142.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Yasir Shah
Back of a length outside off, Yasir awkwardly fends it towards short cover.
142.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Yasir Shah
Play and a miss! Fullish outside off, invites the drive and the ball whizzes past the outside edge.
142.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Yasir Shah
Full on middle and leg, Yasir misses the flick but the ball brushes the thigh pad on its way down the leg side to Wade.
142.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Yasir Shah
Dug in short from outside off, doesn't rise as much as Yasir lets it pass.
Over 142 : 442/8
5 Runs
Y. Shah
31 (56)
A. Shafiq
132 (201)
J. Hazlewood
41-11-93-0
141.6
1
Josh Hazlewood To Yasir Shah
Full toss and Yasir flicks it through the leg side for a single.
141.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Yasir Shah
YES, TOO HIGH! Good length around off, nips in sharply as Yasir offers no stroke. He is hit on the back leg and the Aussies go up in appeal for it. The lbw appeals is given. Yasir opts for the review. No shot offered, so impact won't count. It just has to hit the stumps. Ball tracking shows it missing the off stump. Yasir survives. Pakistan's supporters can breathe easy.
Full Commentary
Match Info
  • Venue Brisbane Cricket Ground (Woolloongabba), Brisbane
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Australia won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Australia beat Pakistan by 39 runs
  • Player of the Match Asad Shafiq
  • Umpire Ian Gould (ENG), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and S Ravi (IND)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: Australia 288/3 in 90.0 overs
  • S Smith 16th Test Hundred : 102 runs in 184 balls (15x4) (0x6)
  • New ball taken: Australia 263/3 in 80.1 overs
  • P Handscomb 2nd Test fifty: 51 runs in 111 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 101 off 207 balls between S Smith (50) and P Handscomb (48)
  • Australia 252/3 in 77.2 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 237/3 in 75.0 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 51 off 116 balls between S Smith (21) and P Handscomb (30)
  • Australia 203/3 in 62.3 overs
  • Dinner: Australia 182/3 in 59.0 overs
  • S Smith dropped on 53 by S Ahmed in 58.3 overs
  • S Smith Test fifty: 52 runs in 93 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: Australia 151/3 in 43.2 overs
  • S Smith completes 2000 Test runs in Australia
  • Australia 151/2 in 43.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 53 off 77 balls between M Renshaw (23) and S Smith (29)
  • M Renshaw maiden Test fifty: 50 runs in 95 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • Australia 102/2 in 33.4 overs
  • Tea: Australia 89/2 in 30.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 51 off 106 balls between M Renshaw (25) and D Warner (24)
  • Australia 51/0 in 17.3 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 42/0 in 15.0 overs
  • Stumps: Pakistan 97/8 in 43.0 overs
  • Change of ball: Pakistan 56/6 in 30.1 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 51/4 in 28.0 overs
  • Pakistan 50/4 in 27.0 overs
  • Dinner: Pakistan 20/1 in 10.0 overs
  • Innings Break: Australia 429/10 in 130.1 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 429/9 in 130.0 overs
  • Referral 2 (126.6 ovs): PAK against N Lyon (LBW) - Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, PAK: 0)
  • Australia 401/9 in 124.2 overs
  • Tea: Australia 377/7 in 117.0 overs
  • P Handscomb Maiden Test Hundred: 101 runs in 227 balls (10x4) (1x6)
  • J Hazlewood dropped on 0 by A Ali in 112.3 overs
  • Australia 350/6 in 111.3 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 334/5 in 103.3 overs
  • N Maddinson dropped on 0 by A Ali in 100.6 overs
  • S Smith dropped on 129 by M Amir in 98.1 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 150 off 310 balls between S Smith (78) and P Handscomb (68)
  • Australia 301/3 in 94.4 overs
  • Referral 1 (94.2 ovs): PAK against S Smith (LBW) - Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, PAK: 1)
  • Stumps: Pakistan 70/2 in 33.0 overs
  • Change of ball: Pakistan 54/1 in 26.1 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 54/1 in 26.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (24.2 ovs): AUS against B Azam (Caught) - Unsuccessful (AUS 1:,PAK: 2)
  • Pakistan 50/1 in 23.1 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 34/1 in 17.0 overs
  • Innings Break: Australia 202/5 in 39.0 overs
  • Dinner: Australia 202/5 in 39.0 overs
  • Australia 200/5 in 38.1 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 40 between U Khawaja (26) and Handscomb (23)
  • U Khawaja 6th Test fifty: 50 runs in 92 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 100 off 136 between U Khawaja (36) and S Smith (58)
  • Drinks: Australia 110/2 in 26.0 overs
  • S Smith 19th Test fifty: 53 runs in 59 balls (10x4) (0x6)
  • Australia 100/2 in 24.3 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 52 off 81 balls between U Khawaja (16) and S Smith (32)
  • Referral 2 (13.6 ovs): PAK against S Smith (LBW) - Unsuccessful (AUS 2:,PAK: 0)
  • Tea: Australia 40/2 in 12.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (5.5 ovs): PAK against S Smith (Caught) - Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, PAK: 1)
  • Innings Break: Pakistan 142/10 in 55.0 overs
  • S Ahmed dropped on 51 by N Maddinson in 54.2 overs
  • S Ahmed 10th Test fifty: 50 runs in 57 balls (4x4) (0x6)
  • Pakistan 121/9: M Amir c M Wade b J Bird 21(69)
  • Referral 1 (50.4 ovs): AUS against M Amir (Caught) - Successful (AUS: 2, PAK: 2)
  • 9th wkt Partnership: 51 off 88 balls between S Ahmed (29) and M Amir (21)
  • Pakistan 100/8 in 45.3 overs
  • Stumps: Pakistan 382/8 in 123.0 overs
  • A Shafiq 10th Test Hundred : 100 runs in 140 balls (10x4) (1x6)
  • 8th wkt Partnership: 50 off 81 balls between A Shafiq (20) and W Riaz (29)
  • Referral 3 (117.5 ovs): AUS against W Riaz (Caught) - Unsuccessful (AUS: 1, PAK: 2)
  • Pakistan 350/7 in 117.1 overs
  • A Shafiq dropped on 72 by S Smith in 111.4 overs
  • A Shafiq dropped on 58 by U Khawaja in 104.4 overs
  • Pakistan 300/6 in 102.4 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 271/6 in 99.0 overs
  • 7th wkt Partnership: 51 off 66 balls between A Shafiq (27) and M Amir (23)
  • A Shafiq Test fifty: 50 runs in 80 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • Pakistan 250/6 in 95.0 overs
  • S Ahmed dropped on 19 by S Smith in 82.5 overs
  • Dinner: Pakistan 203/5 in 82.0 overs
  • New ball taken: Pakistan 200/5 in 80.1 overs
  • Pakistan 200/5 in 80.0 overs
  • Referral 2 (67.6 ovs): AUS against Misbah-ul-Haq (LBW) - Unsuccessful (AUS: 0, PAK: 2)
  • Y Khan 32nd Test fifty: 50 runs in 115 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • Rain Stoppage: Pakistan 151/3 in 61.5 overs
  • Pakistan 150/3 in 61.1 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Pakistan 131/2 in 56.2 overs
  • Tea: Pakistan 131/2 in 56.2 overs
  • A Ali 24th Test fifty: 50 runs in 146 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 132 balls between A Ali (23) and Y Khan (27)
  • Pakistan 103/2 in 47.3 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 98/2 in 47.0 overs
  • Pakistan 450/9 in 144.4 overs
  • Referral 4 (141.5 ovs): Y Shah against AUS (LBW) - Successful (AUS: 1, PAK: 2)
  • Y Shah dropped on 27 by N Lyon in 141.3 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 437/8 in 141.0 overs
  • 9th wkt Partnership: 50 off 91 balls between A Shafiq (25) and Y Shah (25)
  • Pakistan 402/8 in 129.5 overs
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