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Australia vs Pakistan, 3rd Test Match Summary

AUS vs PAK, 2017 - Test Summary

Australia vs Pakistan Scorecard
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Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney , Jan 03, 2017
Australia Australia
538/8d&241/2d
Pakistan Pakistan
315&244 (80.2)
Australia beat Pakistan by 220 runs
  • Player of the Match
    David Warner
  • Player of the Series
    Steven Smith
AUS 538/8
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/107466-matthew-renshaw-playerprofile>Matt Renshaw</a>
Matt Renshaw
184 (293)
  • 20x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 62.79SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1285-david-warner-playerprofile>David Warner</a>
David Warner
113 (95)
  • 17x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 118.94SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Wahab Riaz
ECON 3.17
28
OVERS
89/3
R/W
Bowler
Azhar Ali
ECON 5
14
OVERS
70/2
R/W
PAK 315/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/454-younus-khan-playerprofile>Younis Khan</a>
Younis Khan
175 (334)
  • 17x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 52.39SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1468-azhar-ali-playerprofile>Azhar Ali</a>
Azhar Ali
71 (159)
  • 7x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 44.65SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Josh Hazlewood
ECON 2
27.3
OVERS
55/4
R/W
Bowler
Nathan Lyon
ECON 3.48
33
OVERS
115/3
R/W
AUS 241/2
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1414-usman-khawaja-playerprofile>Usman Khawaja</a>
Usman Khawaja
79 (98)
  • 5x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 80.61SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1053-steven-smith-playerprofile>Steven Smith</a>
Steven Smith
59 (43)
  • 8x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 137.20SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Wahab Riaz
ECON 4
7
OVERS
28/1
R/W
Bowler
Yasir Shah
ECON 8.85
14
OVERS
124/1
R/W
PAK 244/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/986-sarfraz-ahmed-playerprofile>Sarfaraz Ahmed</a>
Sarfaraz Ahmed
72 (70)
  • 8x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 102.85SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1631-sharjeel-khan-playerprofile>Sharjeel Khan</a>
Sharjeel Khan
40 (38)
  • 6x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 105.26SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Josh Hazlewood
ECON 1.58
18.2
OVERS
29/3
R/W
Bowler
Steve O'Keefe
ECON 3.11
17
OVERS
53/3
R/W
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That brings us to the end of the Test series. Pakistan competed in parts but weren't able to test Australia in the vital moments barring the Gabba run chase perhaps. Both sides will now compete in colored outfits from 13th January onwards for five ODIs. The series opener begins in Brisbane from 0850 IST onwards. Do join us for that, until then, it's goodbye from us.
STEVEN SMITH (MAN OF THE SERIES) is happy with the turnaround of the team over the last few weeks. States that he is happy with the kind of cricket his side has played. Feels that Australia have excelled in all three departments admirably. Praises his bowlers, particularly Hazlewood and Starc. Also lauds Lyon and O'Keefe in this game to do well. Accepts that winning his 50th Test, that too at his home ground is a perfect feeling. Praises Pakistan for being good competitors. Ends by saying that he hopes Australia can cap off the season on a high by winning the ODI series.
DAVID WARNER (MAN OF THE MATCH) feels that the Australians have bounced back well after the Hobart defeat to South Africa. Says that the win in the final Test of the series helped them gain momentum which they have built on thereafter. Feels that the crowd has been great and adds that he enjoyed himself. States that he always backs himself to play his natural game and is glad that it paid off.
MISBAH-UL-HAQ says that it was a really tough series and lavishes praises on the Australian team. Feels that their opposition outplayed Pakistan in all departments. Opines that the performances of Azhar, Shafiq and Sarfraz are some positives for the team. States that the Gabba performance was confidence-boosting but adds that the MCG collapse hurt the morale. Agrees that the upcoming ODI series will be important for the young Pakistani side and feels that the team will learn a lot from this Australian trip.
Smith decided not to enforce the follow-on and the Australians rocketed at more than 7.5 rpo to swell their lead to 464 before the declaration happened. Sharjeel threw away a start but he was the only wicket to fall for Pakistan before stumps. They might have harbored hopes of salvaging some pride today but the first session dismantled them completely as they lost four wickets. A forgettable series for the tourists barring the fourth innings in Brisbane. Fourth consecutive series whitewash suffered by them in Australia. A selection overhaul is very likely. Perfect end to the Test season at home for Australia.
It was perfect from the start for the hosts. After opting to bat, Warner's historic ton inside lunch on day 1 set the tone which was followed by centuries from Renshaw and Handscomb as well. Australia racked up a big score with only Wahab having a decent time with the ball. Pakistan lost early wickets but Younis and Azhar repaired things with a big stand. The latter's dismissal on day 3 opened the floodgates for Australia and Younis started to run out of partners. He farmed the strike well and smacked a brilliant unbeaten ton to help minimize the deficit.
Absolute thrashing by the Australians. Nine wickets were left today for Pakistan but losing Azhar in the first over was a setback from which they couldn't recover. Misbah and Shafiq tried to dig in but it was only delaying the inevitable. There were some poor shots with both senior men Misbah and Younis throwing their wickets away. Sarfraz played some shots to narrow the margin of defeat and helped himself to an unbeaten fifty. Hazlewood and O'Keefe took 3-fers apiece, while Lyon was brilliant too.
80.2
W
Josh Hazlewood To Imran Khan OUT!
OUT! WHITEWASH AFFECTED! Good length outside off, a bit of away movement as Imran pokes tamely at it. Gets the outside edge that flies towards gully where substitute Bird takes his fourth catch in the match - equals the best ever for a sub in a Test. Sarfraz' dream of a century, if he had one, will remain a dream. The hosts are absolutely pumped up in celebration. Tea won't have to be extended after all. AUSTRALIA WIN BY 220 RUNS.
80.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Imran Khan
Length ball outside off, Imran goes for the heave but he is nowhere near the ball.
JOSH HAZLEWOOD will make first use of it.
The second new ball has been taken.
Over 80 : 244/9
20 Runs
S. Ahmed
72 (70)
I. Khan
0 (2)
N. Lyon
27-6-100-2
79.6
6
Nathan Lyon To Sarfraz Ahmed
SIX! CLOBBERED! Expensive over for Lyon. Tossed up on off, Sarfraz goes across to that one and slog sweeps it way over deep mid-wicket for a maximum. There is a thin chance but if Imran hangs around for a while, Sarfraz can get to his century here.
It is nearing Tea time but play can be extended as only one wicket is remaining.
79.5
4
Nathan Lyon To Sarfraz Ahmed
FOUR! Sarfraz is having a ball. Fired fuller on middle, probably the quickest Lyon has bowled, Sarfraz whips it over mid-wicket to pick up yet another boundary.
79.4
4
Nathan Lyon To Sarfraz Ahmed
FOUR! More runs! Floated around off, Sarfraz goes for a slog sweep and although he didn't middle it well, still goes in the gap to fence for a boundary.
79.3
2
Nathan Lyon To Sarfraz Ahmed
Floated on middle, Sarfraz goes for the sweep over mid-wicket. A bit aerial but in the gap as the batsmen get a brace.
79.2
4
Nathan Lyon To Sarfraz Ahmed
FOUR! A bit short outside off, rocks back to make room and cuts it sweetly through cover-point to find the fence. Good footwork from Ahmed who is going to have some fun.
79.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Sarfraz Ahmed
Flatter outside off, stays back and cuts it to the off side.
Over 79 : 224/9
5 Runs
I. Khan
0 (2)
S. Ahmed
52 (64)
S. Smith
1-0-5-0
78.6
0
Steven Smith To Imran Khan
Beaten! Tossed up generously around off, spins away sharply as Imran is beaten on the slog sweep. Some bounce there too for the skipper.
Silly point comes in.
78.5
0
Steven Smith To Imran Khan
Floated on a length outside off, gets back to cut but gets a slice to point.
IMRAN KHAN is the last man in.
78.4
W
Steven Smith To Mohammad Amir OUT!
OUT! CONFUSION AND GONE! Drifting in from outside off, tapped gently to the off side. Confusion in the running and Amir is sent back. Too late though as O'Keefe swoops in on the ball and fires a flat throw at the keeper's end for Wade to do the rest. Amir was nowhere near to making his ground. AUSTRALIA JUST NEED 1 MORE WICKET.
78.3
4
Steven Smith To Mohammad Amir
FOUR! Floated outside off, Amir reaches out to drive it powerfully just past a diving cover fielder to find the fence. Nice looking shot.
78.2
0
Steven Smith To Mohammad Amir
Flatter outside off, rocks back and pushes it to the covers.
78.1
1
Steven Smith To Sarfraz Ahmed
Tossed up outside off, leans into it and drives it sweetly towards mid off where Lyon makes a good stop. Single taken.
STEVEN SMITH comes into the attack.
Over 78 : 219/8
1 Runs
M. Amir
1 (17)
S. Ahmed
51 (63)
N. Lyon
26-6-80-2
77.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Amir
Looped up around off, gets well forward and defends solidly.
77.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Amir
Fuller outside off, leans into it and drives towards mid off.
77.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Amir
Flighted on off, blocked off the inside half towards short leg.
Full Commentary
Match Info
  • Venue Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Australia won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Australia beat Pakistan by 220 runs
  • Player of the Match David Warner
  • Player of the Series Steven Smith
  • Umpire Richard Illingworth (ENG), S Ravi (IND) and Ian Gould (ENG)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Australia 352/3 in 84.0 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 100 off 135 balls between M Renshaw (63) and P Handscomb (33)
  • M Renshaw: 153 runs in 254 balls (17x4) (0x6)
  • New ball taken: Australia 335/3 in 80.1 overs
  • Referral 1 (77.4 ovs): M Renshaw against PAK (LBW) - Successful (AUS: 2,PAK: 2)
  • Australia 300/3 in 74.5 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 294/3 in 73.0 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 78 balls between M Renshaw (31) and P Handscomb (15)
  • M Renshaw Maiden Test hundred: 100 runs in 201 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • Australia 251/3 in 63.0 overs
  • Tea: Australia 224/2 in 56.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 90 balls between M Renshaw (35) and U Khawaja (13)
  • Australia 200/1 in 46.0 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 182/1 in 42.0 overs
  • U Khawaja dropped on 3 by B Azam in 38.5 overs
  • M Renshaw Test fifty : 50 runs in 115 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 151 off 190 balls between M Renshaw (37) and D Warner (113)
  • Australia 150/0 in 31.4 overs
  • Lunch: Australia 126/0 in 27.0 overs
  • D Warner 18th Test Hundred: 100 runs in 78 balls (17x4) (0x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 126 balls between M Renshaw (19) and D Warner (80)
  • Australia 100/0 in 21.0 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 69/0 in 14.0 overs
  • D Warner Test fifty: 51 runs in 42 balls (10x4) (0x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 51 off 49 balls between M Renshaw (6) and D Warner (44)
  • Australia 51/0 in 8.1 overs
  • This is 50th Test match for S Smith
  • Sharjeel Khan (PAK) and Hilton Cartwright (AUS) makes their Test debut
  • A Ali dropped on 51 by D Warner in 39.2 overs
  • A Ali 25th Test fifty: 51 runs in 111 balls (4x4) (0x6)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 100 off 190 balls between A Ali (43) and Y Khan (57)
  • Pakistan 101/2 in 34.5 overs
  • Y Khan 33rd Test fifty: 52 runs in 98 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: Pakistan 74/2 in 26.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 97 balls between A Ali (25) and Y Khan (25)
  • Pakistan 51/2 in 18.4 overs
  • Tea: Pakistan 16/2 in 7.0 overs
  • Innings Break: Australia 538/8 dec in 135.0 overs
  • Australia 500/5 in 129.3 overs
  • P Handscomb 2nd Test hundred: 100 runs in 195 balls (9x4) (0x6)
  • Lunch: Australia 454/4 in 117.0 overs
  • H Cartwright dropped on 25 by Y Khan in 115.5 overs
  • Australia 450/4 in 114.3 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 103 balls between P Handscomb (26) and H Cartwright (20)
  • Drinks: Australia 407/4 in 102.0 overs
  • Australia 400/4 in 96.4 overs
  • P Handscomb 3rd Test fifty: 50 runs in 109 balls (4x4) (0x6)
  • Stumps: Pakistan 271/8 in 95.0 overs
  • Pakistan 250/7 in 88.2 overs
  • New ball taken: Pakistan 230/5 in 80.1 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 209/5 in 76.2 overs
  • Y Khan 34th Test hundred: 103 runs in 208 balls (12x4) (1x6)
  • Pakistan 201/5 in 73.3 overs
  • Tea: Pakistan 177/3 in 64.0 overs
  • Pakistan 152/2 in 53.1 overs
  • Referral 1 (44.2 ovs): AUS against A Ali (LBW) - Unsuccessful (AUS: 1,PAK: 2)
  • Wet Ground Condition: Pakistan 126/2 in 41.0 overs
  • Lunch: Pakistan 126/2 in 41.0 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Pakistan 126/2 in 41.0 overs
  • Wet Ground Condition: Pakistan 126/2 in 41.0 overs
  • Stumps: Pakistan 55/1 in 16.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 51 off 71 balls between A Ali (10) and S Khan (40)
  • Pakistan 51/0 in 11.4 overs
  • Innings Break: Australia 241/2 dec in 32.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 30 balls between U Khawaja (22) and P Handscomb (27)
  • Australia 202/2 in 28.1 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 90 balls between U Khawaja (38) and S Smith (58)
  • S Smith 20th Test fifty: 50 runs in 38 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • U Khawaja 8th Test fifty: 50 runs in 74 balls (4x4) (0x6)
  • Australia 152/1 in 22.2 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 63 balls between U Khawaja (21) and S Smith (25)
  • Tea: Australia 117/1 in 18.0 overs
  • Australia 101/1 in 15.5 overs
  • D Warner 23rd Test fifty: 50 runs in 23 balls (7x4) (3x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 53 off 42 balls between D Warner (44) and U Khawaja (6)
  • Australia 53/0 in 6.5 overs
  • Referral 1 (2.1 ovs): PAK against D Warner (LBW) - Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, PAK: 1)
  • Innings Break: Pakistan 315/10 in 110.3 overs
  • 9th wkt Partnership: 51 off 101 balls between Y Khan (41) and Y Shah (10)
  • Pakistan 300/8 in 106.0 overs
  • Y Khan: 152 runs in 301 balls (16x4) (2x6)
  • Y Khan dropped on 141 by M Wade in 96.4 overs
  • Lunch: Pakistan 271/8 in 95.0 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Pakistan 271/8 in 95.0 overs
  • New ball taken: Pakistan 244/9 in 80.1 overs
  • S Ahmed 11th Test fifty: 50 runs in 61 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • Pakistan 202/8: W Riaz c M Wade b S O'Keefe 12(9)
  • Referral 1 (72.6 ovs): AUS against W Riaz (Caught) - Successful (AUS: 2,PAK: 1)
  • Pakistan 201/7 in 71.5 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 174/6 in 66.0 overs
  • Pakistan 150/6 in 61.2 overs
  • Lunch: Pakistan 128/5 in 53.0 overs
  • A Shafiq dropped on 11 by S Smith in 46.3 overs
  • Pakistan 100/5 in 44.0 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 90/4 in 35.0 overs
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