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Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd T20I Match Summary

PAK vs AUS, 2018 - T20 Summary

Pakistan vs Australia Scorecard
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Match Ended   
2nd T20I, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai , Oct 26, 2018
Pakistan Pakistan
147/6 (20.0/20)
Australia Australia
136/8 (20.0/20)
Pakistan beat Australia by 11 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Imad Wasim
PAK 147/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/59905-mohammad-babar-azam-playerprofile>Babar Azam</a>
Babar Azam
45 (44)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 102.27SR
<a href=/cricket/players/557-mohammad-hafeez-playerprofile>Mohammad Hafeez</a>
Mohammad Hafeez
40 (34)
  • 3x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 117.64SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Nathan Coulter-Nile
ECON 6
3
OVERS
18/3
R/W
Bowler
Billy Stanlake
ECON 9
4
OVERS
36/2
R/W
AUS 136/8
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1423-glenn-maxwell-playerprofile>Glenn Maxwell</a>
Glenn Maxwell
52 (37)
  • 4x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 140.54SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1424-nathan-coulter-nile-playerprofile>Nathan Coulter-Nile</a>
Nathan Coulter-Nile
27 (17)
  • 0x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 158.82SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Shadab Khan
ECON 7.5
4
OVERS
30/2
R/W
Bowler
Shaheen Afridi
ECON 8.75
4
OVERS
35/2
R/W
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So that's it from us. Pakistan win the series and continue their dominance in the shortest format of the game. Australia have lost, but they have pride to play for and will look to end their U.A.E. tour on a high. The final game takes place on 28th October, in Dubai again, at 2000 local (1600 GMT). See you for that. Cheers!
Pakistan captain, Sarfraz Ahmed says winning 10 series in a row in T20Is is not an easy thing to achieve. Reckons that they have improved in the past couple of years and it's been a combined effort between the team, management and selectors and that has helped. On Shaheen Afridi, he says he is young but he had faith in him and the pacer repaid that showing his quality. Adds that getting Imad Wasim back in the team gives them good balance and he can even use Mohammad Hafeez too when needed. On the batting, he feels that they played too many dot balls and if they can work on that, there are big hitters down the order who can score big when they come in. Ends by saying that in the final game he will try out the guys who haven't got a chance to play yet.
Australia captain, Aaron Finch says they were just a bit tentative in the Powerplay and later Pakistan just piled on the pressure. States that there's a good reason why Pakistan are the no.1 T20I side in the world. Reckons they didn't judge the conditions quick enough and that added to their downfall. Feels there are positives to take as certain players came in after a while and played well.
Man of the Match, Imad Wasim says he enjoys bowling in the Powerplay. Adds the wicket was different to the one in Abu Dhabi as this one was better. Mentions that you have to see the situation and then make your plans accordingly. States that he knew Australia wouldn't attack so he kept pitching it up. Ends by saying that he varied his pace as well which helped.
Australia will be disappointed with themselves. They had done well to restrict Pakistan to a total under 150, especially after how Hafeez and Azam were motoring along. With the bat, they just couldn't hold it together. Imploded of sorts yet again. Plenty to work on for them. The presentation will be coming up shortly...
A fine win for the Men in Green. This is their 10th series win in a row in T20Is. No.1 side in the world in this format for a reason. Setting a rather modest total on the board on this batting deck, they came out firing with the ball and were electric in the field too, barring a couple of dropped chances of course. Got rid of the top order quickly, there was some resistance provided by Marsh and Maxwell. More wickets fell and Pakistan were well on top. Maxwell (who scored a fifty) found an able partner in Coulter-Nile and both kind of took it close, but the ask was just too much. Eventually, the visitors fell short.
19.6
2
Shaheen Afridi To Andrew Tye
Tye swings across the line, through mid-wicket and gets just two runs for it. It's not enough. PAKISTAN WIN BY 11 RUNS! And take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series too.
Adam Zampa in for the last ball of the game. Andrew Tye will be on strike though.
19.5
W
Shaheen Afridi To Nathan Coulter-Nile OUT!
OUT! GONE! Another wicket down. Full and just outside off, Coulter-Nile lofts this over covers. Doesn't have enough power on it and it's a simple catch for Asif Ali in the deep.
19.4
2
Shaheen Afridi To Nathan Coulter-Nile
Full and wide outside off, Coulter-Nile swings and gets it off the outer half down towards third man. The fielder moves to his left and cuts it off, keeping the batsmen to two runs.
Andrew Tye is next in.
19.3
W
Shaheen Afridi To Glenn Maxwell OUT!
OUT! Good catch. And just the man you want under such situations. Slower length ball around off, Maxwell swings too early and skies it towards long on. Malik comes running in, settles himself under the ball and takes the pressure catch ever so well. Maxwell played well, but he just had a little too much to do.
19.2
1
Shaheen Afridi To Nathan Coulter-Nile
Length ball on off, it's hit somehow towards covers for a single.
19.1
6
Shaheen Afridi To Nathan Coulter-Nile
SIX! THAT IS A MASSIVE HIT! Wow. Out of the stadium. Length delivery around off, there for Coulter-Nile to dispatch and he does so. Throws the kitchen sink at it and thumps it out of the park. What a start for Australia. 17 needed off 5.
Over 19 : 125/6
10 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 118.2
  • 118.3
  • 618.4
  • 118.5
  • 018.6
G. Maxwell
52 (36)
Nathan Coulter
18 (13)
H. Ali
4-0-32-0
18.6
0
Hasan Ali To Glenn Maxwell
Beautifully bowled. Brilliant end to the over from Hasan Ali. Bowls the slower bouncer and executes it to perfection. Maxwell backs away but can't do anything about it. Australia need 23 to win off the final over.
18.5
1
Hasan Ali To Nathan Coulter-Nile
It's been driven superbly through the covers. One run added to the total.
18.4
6
Hasan Ali To Nathan Coulter-Nile
SIX! Coulter-Nile gets in on the action. Crucial hit, this. Back of a length which just sits up for him, the batsman goes back and muscles the heave over mid-wicket for a biggie. The 50-run stand between these two comes up as well.
18.3
1
Hasan Ali To Glenn Maxwell
Is that a drop? Good effort from Shadab nonetheless. Length delivery on off, Maxwell backs away and slices it over point. Shadab out in the deep runs in, dives forward but just can't get underneath it cleanly. A single results.
18.2
1
Hasan Ali To Nathan Coulter-Nile
Ahead of a length, on middle, a mistimed slog from Coulter-Nile rolls to mid-wicket. A single is taken. Maxwell back on strike.
18.1
1
Hasan Ali To Glenn Maxwell
Makes room, cuts it, but only a single. Fuller length delivery on middle and leg, Maxwell stays leg side and hits it to sweeper cover.
Over 18 : 115/6
10 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 117.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 1 WD 17.5
  • 1 WD 17.5
  • 617.5
  • 117.6
G. Maxwell
50 (33)
Nathan Coulter
10 (10)
S. Afridi
3-0-24-0
17.6
1
Shaheen Afridi To Glenn Maxwell
Fifty for Glenn Maxwell. His 5th in this format. Just punches it down to long on and gets to the other end. 33 needed to win off 12 balls.
17.5
6
Shaheen Afridi To Glenn Maxwell
SIX! That's gone all the way! Full and right in the slot, Maxwell goes deep inside the crease and hits this straight as an arrow. A flat maximum. Fantastic hit.
17.5
wd
Shaheen Afridi To Glenn Maxwell
Wide! Another wide. Sarfraz once again just signals to the youngster to take it easy. It's been a superb over so far. Down leg again, Maxwell swings and misses.
17.5
wd
Shaheen Afridi To Glenn Maxwell
Wide! Angles it down leg, Maxwell swings and misses after going across. Wide signalled. Sarfraz just asks his bowler to calm down a bit.
17.4
0
Shaheen Afridi To Glenn Maxwell
Another good delivery. Short and wide outside off, slower in pace once more, Maxwell comes down the track for the big swing and misses. Making it hard for Maxwell, keeping it away from his arc too. Smart stuff.
17.3
0
Shaheen Afridi To Glenn Maxwell
Makes room and gets beaten! This is a good ball from Afridi. Over 140 clicks, follows Maxwell seeing him make room. The batsman looks to heave it over the leg side but misses.
17.2
1
Shaheen Afridi To Nathan Coulter-Nile
Doesn't connect well at all, but gets a single and brings Maxwell on strike. Mistimes this towards mid off and changes ends.
17.1
0
Shaheen Afridi To Nathan Coulter-Nile
Swing and a miss! Takes the pace off it and keeps it well outside off, Nathan swings early and misses it completely. Good start to the over.
Shaheen Afridi is back on.
Over 17 : 105/6
13 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 416.2
  • 216.3
  • 416.4
  • 216.5
  • 016.6
G. Maxwell
43 (29)
Nathan Coulter
9 (8)
H. Ali
3-0-22-0
16.6
0
Hasan Ali To Glenn Maxwell
Short ball on leg, Maxwell goes across to pull it down to fine leg but misses. 13 off the over. A big one for Australia.
Full Commentary
20 OV
11 Runs
S. Afridi to Nathan Coulter G. Maxwell A. Tye
  • 619.1
  • 119.2
  • W 19.3
  • 219.4
  • W 19.5
  • 219.6
19 OV
10 Runs
H. Ali to G. Maxwell Nathan Coulter
  • 118.1
  • 118.2
  • 118.3
  • 618.4
  • 118.5
  • 018.6
18 OV
10 Runs
S. Afridi to Nathan Coulter G. Maxwell
  • 017.1
  • 117.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 1 WD 17.5
  • 1 WD 17.5
  • 617.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
13 Runs
H. Ali to Nathan Coulter G. Maxwell
  • 116.1
  • 416.2
  • 216.3
  • 416.4
  • 216.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
14 Runs
S. Khan to G. Maxwell Nathan Coulter
  • 015.1
  • 615.2
  • 115.3
  • 615.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
2 Runs
H. Ali to Nathan Coulter G. Maxwell
  • 114.1
  • 014.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
10 Runs
S. Afridi to G. Maxwell B. McDermott
  • 013.1
  • 413.2
  • 313.3
  • 013.4
  • W 13.5
  • 1 WD 13.6
  • 113.6
13 OV
4 Runs
M. Hafeez to A. Carey B. McDermott G. Maxwell
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • W 12.3
  • 212.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
2 Runs
S. Khan to G. Maxwell M. Marsh A. Carey
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • W 11.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
7 Runs
H. Ali to G. Maxwell M. Marsh
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 410.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
8 Runs
S. Khan to M. Marsh G. Maxwell
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 49.6
9 OV
5 Runs
I. Wasim to M. Marsh G. Maxwell
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
6 Runs
S. Afridi to M. Marsh G. Maxwell
  • 1 LB 7.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 1 WD 7.4
  • 1 LB 7.4
  • 07.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
6 Runs
S. Khan to M. Marsh A. Finch G. Maxwell
  • 26.1
  • 16.2
  • W 6.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
9 Runs
F. Ashraf to M. Marsh A. Finch
  • 05.1
  • 35.2
  • 4 LB 5.3
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
1 Runs
I. Wasim to C. Lynn
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 1 WD 4.5
  • 04.5
  • W 4.6
4 OV
7 Runs
F. Ashraf to C. Lynn
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 63.4
  • 03.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
6 Runs
I. Wasim to A. Finch D. Short
  • 02.1
  • 4 LB 2.2
  • 12.3
  • 02.4
  • 1 LB 2.5
  • W 2.6
2 OV
2 Runs
F. Ashraf to D. Short A. Finch
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
3 Runs
I. Wasim to D. Short A. Finch
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 1 LB 0.4
  • 10.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Pakistan beat Australia by 11 runs
  • Player of the Match Imad Wasim
  • Umpire Shozab Raza (PAK), Ahsan Raza (PAK) and Asif Yaqoob (PAK)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Pakistan 50/1 in 6.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Pakistan 46/1
  • Pakistan 29/1: F Zaman c A Carey b N Coulter-Nile 11(12)
  • Referral 1 (3.5 ovs): AUS against F Zaman (Caught) Successful (PAK: 1, AUS: 1)
  • 7th wkt Partnership: 52 off 30 balls between G Maxwell (31) and Coulter-Nile (18)
  • G Maxwell 5th T20I: 50 runs in 33 balls (4x4) (2x6)
  • Australia 103/6 in 16.4 overs
  • Australia 53/3 in 10.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia 28/2
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