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Australia vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Commentary, Live Updates

AUS vs PAK, 2023 - Test Live Commentary

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Match Ended   
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne , Dec 26, 2023
Australia Australia
318&262
Pakistan Pakistan
264&237 (67.2)
Australia beat Pakistan by 79 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Pat Cummins
That is it from this game then! Another game follows though and that one begins on the third of January. The action then shifts to Sydney. The match is all set to start at 0500 IST (2330 GMT). The build-up begins a lot earlier. Till then, goodbye and take care!
Pat Cummins, Man of the Match, says he loves playing here. Adds the wicket here is good for the quicks and he enjoys it. States there is a bit of seam but he likes the up and down bounce. Mentions they were batting well but he is happy with the Rizwan wicket. States they felt they had enough to bowl at but it got a little too tight. Credits the way Steven Smith and Mitchell Marsh played and says they got them out of trouble.
Shan Masood says there were a lot of positives, they gave Australia a sniff and that is something they could not give. Adds had they taken their chances, it could have been a different picture. Mentions the game kept shifting but Cummins was excellent in both the innings. Adds there were a lot of boxes ticked but this is how they want to play the game and they will keep doing that. Ends by saying, every game counts and they are looking forward to the next game.
... PRESENTATION TIME ...
Australia were rocked early though in their second innings. Shaheen Afridi and Mir Hamza ran through the top order and they were 4 down for below 20. It was Smith and Mitchell Marsh who came to the rescue. The latter played aggressively and Smith batted as he does. Marsh was unfortunate to fall 4 short of a ton. Smith on the other hand, fell on the last ball of Day 3 after scoring a half ton. On Day 4, Pakistan made quick work of the Australian lower-order and kept Australa in-check. However, the Aussie bowling was just too good and in the end, it was a convincing win for the hosts.
Australia were dominant for most of this game. They lost the toss and were asked to bat, they managed to post a challenging score on a wicket which seemed tough. It was a combined effort by their batters with Marnus Labuschagne being the top scorer. In reply, Pakistan started off well, Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood put them in a really good position but the lower and the middle order failed. Pat Cummins was yet again the star for his side with a five-fer. That helped the Aussies to take a lead of over 50.
End of an excellent performance from the Aussies yet again and they have sealed the series 2-0! Creidt though to Pakistan, they showed a lot of fight, especially the likes of Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Agha Salman. These four kept them in the game for quite sometime but the likes of Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc proved to be too good. The skipper for the Aussies was magical as he finished with a five-fer. Mitchell Starc did not take a lot of time to clean up the tail and he finished with four.
End Of The Over 67.2 : 237/10
0 Runs
  • W 67.1
  • W 67.2
M. Hamza
0 (1)
H. Ali
0 (2)
M. Starc
13.2-1-55-4
67.2
W
Mitchell Starc To Mir Hamza OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Two in two for Starc! Another really catch! AUSTRALIA WIN BY 79 RUNS! Another short one does the trick, it is right on the body. Mir Hamza looks to fend it away, it hits the splice and lobs towards the off side. Smith at widish slip runs, dives and takes it inches above the ground. That is the 4th for Starc!
67.1
W
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! That should be the game if ti was not obvious before. Mitchell Starc comes in and gets the last recognized batter. Agha Salman's fighting knock comes to an end. A short one on middle, Agha Salman looks to pull but it goes off the top edge towards third man. Mitchell Marsh runs in and takes it with a brilliant dive.
End Of The Over 67 : 237/8
1 Runs
  • 066.1
  • 066.2
  • 166.3
  • W 66.4
  • 066.5
  • 066.6
H. Ali
0 (2)
A. Salman
50 (69)
P. Cummins
18-2-49-5
66.6
0
Pat Cummins To Hasan Ali
Shorter and on the body, Hasan Ali manages to keep it out.
66.5
0
Pat Cummins To Hasan Ali
Another short one on middle, ducked under.
66.4
W
Pat Cummins To Shaheen Afridi OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Five for Pat Cummins! Outstanding effort from the skipper. Australia now 2 wickets away. A short one on the body, Shaheen Afridi looks to fend it away. It hits the handle and lobs towards short leg. It is taken by the fielder.
66.3
1
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Fifty for Agha Salman! A fighting effort but still a lot more to do. He has a chance to be a hero here. A lot of responsibility on him at the moment. On a length anda round off, this is pushed towards mid on for one.
66.2
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Around off and on a length, blocked.
66.1
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Good length and on off, Agha Salman is solid in defense.
End Of The Over 66 : 236/7
1 Runs
  • 065.1
  • 065.2
  • 065.3
  • 165.4
  • 065.5
  • 065.6
S. Afridi
0 (5)
A. Salman
49 (66)
N. Lyon
19-1-84-0
65.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Shaheen Afridi
Flatter and on middle, Shaheen Afridi defends it.
65.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Shaheen Afridi
On the stumps, defended.
65.4
1
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
On middle, this is played back to the bowler.
65.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Outside off, Agha Salman looks to cut but is beaten.
65.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
On the stumps, kept out.
65.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Around off, blocked.
End Of The Over 65 : 235/7
5 Runs
  • 064.1
  • 464.2
  • 164.3
  • 064.4
  • 064.5
  • 064.6
S. Afridi
0 (3)
A. Salman
48 (62)
P. Cummins
17-2-48-4
64.6
0
Pat Cummins To Shaheen Afridi
Angled into the pads, this is worked to mid-wicket.
64.5
0
Pat Cummins To Shaheen Afridi
Lands short! Good length and around off, Shaheen Afridi looks to drive, this goes off the outside edge but lands short of gully.
64.4
0
Pat Cummins To Shaheen Afridi
BEATEN AGAIN! Outside off, fuller, Shaheen Afridi looks to drive but is beaten.
64.3
1
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Shorter and around off, this is pushed through covers for another run.
64.2
4
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
FOUR! Top edge and a boundary! This is shorter and on middle, Agha Salman looks to pull, it goes off the top edge, over the keeper and down to the fine leg fence.
64.1
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Outside off, Agha Salman pokes at it and is beaten.
End Of The Over 64 : 230/7
11 Runs
  • 263.1
  • 063.2
  • 463.3
  • 063.4
  • 263.5
  • 363.6
A. Salman
43 (59)
S. Afridi
0 (0)
N. Lyon
18-1-83-0
63.6
3
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Three more runs! Fuller and around off, this is driven through covers. Three taken.
63.5
2
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Two more! Shorter and on middle, this is worked through square leg for two.
63.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
On off, defended.
63.3
4
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
FOUR! Steps out, gets to the pitch of it and then hits it over mid-wicket. Another boundary. Agha Salman now holds the key!
63.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Around off, defended.
63.1
2
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Flatter and on off, Agha Salman looks to defend, it goes off the outside edge down towards third man for two.
End Of The Over 63 : 219/7
0 Runs
  • 062.1
  • 062.2
  • 062.3
  • 062.4
  • 062.5
  • W 62.6
A. Jamal
0 (8)
A. Salman
32 (53)
P. Cummins
16-2-43-4
62.6
W
Pat Cummins To Aamer Jamal OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Pat Cummins has 4! Outstanding from him! This is shorter and on middle, Aamer Jamal looks to nudge it on the leg side. He closes the face of the bat early, it goes off a soft leading edge back to the bowler who takes it. Australia three wickets away now.
62.5
0
Pat Cummins To Aamer Jamal
Fuller and on off, this is pushed to cover.
62.4
0
Pat Cummins To Aamer Jamal
Shorter and on the body, Aamer Jamal nudges it towards short leg.
62.3
0
Pat Cummins To Aamer Jamal
On off, blocked.
62.2
0
Pat Cummins To Aamer Jamal
This is banged in short. Aamer Jamal ducks under it.
62.1
0
Pat Cummins To Aamer Jamal
Outside off, left alone.
End Of The Over 62 : 219/6
0 Runs
  • 061.1
  • 061.2
  • 061.3
  • 061.4
  • 061.5
  • 061.6
A. Salman
32 (53)
A. Jamal
0 (2)
N. Lyon
17-1-72-0
61.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Tossed up on off, this is kept out well.
61.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
On the stumps, kept out.
61.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
On middle, kept out.
61.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Around middle, blocked.
61.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Tossed up on off, blocked.
61.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
On middle, defended.
End Of The Over 61 : 219/6
0 Runs
  • 060.1
  • 060.2
  • 060.3
  • W 60.4
  • 060.5
  • 060.6
A. Jamal
0 (2)
A. Salman
32 (47)
P. Cummins
15-1-43-3
60.6
0
Pat Cummins To Aamer Jamal
A bumper to end. Aamer Jamal ducks under it.
60.5
0
Pat Cummins To Aamer Jamal
Almost! Almost! On middle, Aamer Jamal looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It lands and then rolls towards the stumps but the batter stops it with his leg.
60.4
W
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan OUT!
A loud appeal for caught behind but turned down! It is reviewed. It seems off the arm. Well, it is off the wrist band! Australia feel they have got their man. They are celebrating. Difficult to say. OUT! It is off the wrist band! The on-field call has to be overturned. Pat Cummins gets his 250th Test wicket and it is a massive one. Yet another time he proves to be the partnership breaker. This is shortish around middle, Mohammad Rizwan looks to duck under it. Not a lot og bounce. It hits him near the glove and lobs to the keeper who takes it and appeals. Good use of the review from the Aussies. They are into the bowling all-rounders now. Pakistan still need another 98 runs.
60.3
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
Around off, this is pushed to cover.
60.2
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
A good short one, Mohammad Rizwan ducks under it.
60.1
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
Good length and on off, kept out.
End Of The Over 60 : 219/5
3 Runs
  • 059.1
  • 059.2
  • 159.3
  • 059.4
  • 059.5
  • 259.6
A. Salman
32 (47)
M. Rizwan
35 (58)
N. Lyon
16-0-72-0
59.6
2
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Two more! Fuller and around off, this is driven through covers. Two taken.
59.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
On off, kept out.
59.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Around middle, defended.
59.3
1
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Rizwan
On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.
59.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Rizwan
On off, this is pushed back to the bowler.
59.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Rizwan
Good length and around off, blocked well.
End Of The Over 59 : 216/5
5 Runs
  • 058.1
  • 058.2
  • 058.3
  • 458.4
  • 158.5
  • 058.6
A. Salman
30 (44)
M. Rizwan
34 (55)
P. Cummins
14-0-43-2
58.6
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
BEATEN! Fuller and outside off, Agha Salman looks to drive but is beaten.
58.5
1
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
58.4
4
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! Up and over! Outside off, shorter, Rizwan plays the upper cut, it goes over the slip cordon and down to the third man fence.
58.3
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
On the stumps, defended well.
58.2
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
On a good length and around off, blocked.
58.1
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
Good length and around off, defended.
End Of The Over 58 : 211/5
8 Runs
  • 457.1
  • 457.2
  • 057.3
  • 057.4
  • 057.5
  • 057.6
A. Salman
30 (43)
M. Rizwan
29 (50)
N. Lyon
15-0-69-0
57.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Gives it air and on off, Agha Salman is solid in defense.
57.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Tossed up on off, this is pushed to mid off.
57.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Another one which lands on off and turns back in. Defended well.
57.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Around off, defended.
57.2
4
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
FOUR! Nicely played! Deft touch! Outside off, Agha Salman waits and then guides it past short third man for a boundary.
57.1
4
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
FOUR! That is driven nicely! Lovely stroke! Fuller and around off, this is drilled down the ground and to the long off fence.
End Of The Over 57 : 203/5
0 Runs
  • 056.1
  • 056.2
  • 056.3
  • 056.4
  • 056.5
  • 056.6
M. Rizwan
29 (50)
A. Salman
22 (37)
J. Hazlewood
15-7-34-1
56.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
On off, this is pushed to mid off.
56.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
On off, blocked.
56.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Around off, defended well.
56.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
A loud shout but not given! This lands outside off and jags back in. Mohammad Rizwan looks to flick but misses to get hit high on the pads.
56.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Another one on a length and around off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it back to the bowler.
56.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Good length and on off, this is pushed towards cover.
End Of The Over 56 : 203/5
5 Runs
  • 055.1
  • 155.2
  • 255.3
  • 055.4
  • 155.5
  • 155.6
M. Rizwan
29 (44)
A. Salman
22 (37)
N. Lyon
14-0-61-0
55.6
1
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Rizwan
Shorter and around off, this is pushed through covers for one.
55.5
1
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
On middle, this is hit down to long on for one.
55.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
DROPPED! A tough chance but Smith is expected to take those. Tossed up on off, Agha Salman looks to play the reverse sweep. It hits the glove and lobs in front of Smith. He dives forward and looks to take it but spills it as his hand touches the ground. This could well prove costly.
55.3
2
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
On middle, Agha Salman looks to sweep, it goes off the top edge over short fine leg. Two taken.
55.2
1
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Rizwan
Tossed up on off, Agha Salman looks to defend, it goes off the outer half to the left of the slip fielder. A run taken.
55.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Rizwan
Around off, this is worked back to the right of the bowler.
End Of The Over 55 : 198/5
10 Runs
  • 354.1
  • 454.2
  • 3 WD 54.3
  • 054.3
  • 054.4
  • 054.5
  • 054.6
A. Salman
19 (34)
M. Rizwan
27 (41)
J. Hazlewood
14-6-34-1
54.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Agha Salman
A bumper now it is ducked under.
54.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Agha Salman
Good length and around off, this is pushed to cover.
54.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Agha Salman
A short one again and on middle, ducked under.
54.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Agha Salman
Around off, defended.
54.3
wd
Josh Hazlewood To Agha Salman
Three wides! This is banged in short and on middle, Agha Salman ducks under it. Alex Carey leaps, he gets a hand to it. Two taken.
54.2
4
Josh Hazlewood To Agha Salman
EDGY FOUR! Frustrating for the Aussies! Shorter and outside off, Agha Salman hangs his bat out, this goes off the outside edge wide of the second slip fielder and down to the third man fence.
54.1
3
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Three more! Shorter and outside off, Mohammad Rizwan slaps it through covers. Takes three.
End Of The Over 54 : 188/5
2 Runs
  • 053.1
  • 153.2
  • 053.3
  • 153.4
  • 053.5
  • 053.6
A. Salman
15 (29)
M. Rizwan
24 (40)
N. Lyon
13-0-56-0
53.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
On middle, defended well.
53.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Around off, defended.
53.4
1
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Rizwan
Around off, this is pushed down to long off for one more.
53.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Rizwan
Flatter and on off, Rizwan keeps it out.
53.2
1
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
On middle, this is worked down to long off for one.
53.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Agha Salman
Around off, defended.
End Of The Over 53 : 186/5
4 Runs
  • 052.1
  • 152.2
  • 352.3
  • 052.4
  • 052.5
  • 052.6
M. Rizwan
23 (38)
A. Salman
14 (25)
J. Hazlewood
13-6-24-1
52.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
A loud appeal but too high! This lands outside off and jags back in. Mohammad Rizwan walks across and looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
52.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Extra bounce again! Shorter and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan looks to pull but is beaten.
52.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Around off, defended.
52.3
3
Josh Hazlewood To Agha Salman
Three! Shortish and around off, this is punched through covers. Away from the fielder in the deep. Three taken.
52.2
1
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Around off, this is pushed through covers for one.
52.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller and on middle, this is driven back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 52 : 182/5
5 Runs
  • 051.1
  • 151.2
  • 051.3
  • 051.4
  • 451.5
  • 051.6
A. Salman
11 (24)
M. Rizwan
22 (33)
M. Starc
13-1-55-2
51.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
Well outside off, left alone.
51.5
4
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
FOUR! Excellent placement! Shorter and outside off, Agha Salman waits and then plays it past point. This one races away to the fence.
The physio is out for the concussion test. The helmet probably needs to be changed now.
51.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
Right on the helmet! That is nasty! A really good bumper, right on the body, Agha Salman looks to evade it but it hits him right on the helmet.
51.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
That is top fielding! That made a cracking sound off the bat. Shorter and around off, this is guided right off the middle towards point. Lyon dives to his right and stops it.
51.2
1
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller and around middle, this is driven towards mid on for one.
51.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
Around off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it to covers.
End Of The Over 51 : 177/5
5 Runs
  • 050.1
  • 050.2
  • 450.3
  • 150.4
  • 050.5
  • 050.6
A. Salman
7 (20)
M. Rizwan
21 (31)
P. Cummins
13-0-38-2
50.6
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
On the stumps, blocked.
50.5
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Around off, kept out.
50.4
1
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller and around off, this is pushed wide of cover for one.
50.3
4
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! That has been crunched! This is shorter and on middle, Rizwan rocks back and hammers it through mid-wicket. He is off to another start here.
50.2
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
That is really nicely taken! A short one on the body, Rizwan looks to pull but misses. The keeper leaps and takes it with one hand.
50.1
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
Angled into the pads, Rizwan works it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 50 : 172/5
3 Runs
  • 049.1
  • 149.2
  • 049.3
  • 049.4
  • 049.5
  • 249.6
A. Salman
7 (18)
M. Rizwan
16 (27)
M. Starc
12-1-50-2
49.6
2
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
Length and around off, Salman pushes it through covers for two.
49.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
Good length and on off, this is blocked.
49.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
A bumper, ducked under.
49.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
Back of a length and on off, this is guided to point.
49.2
1
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
A single as this is pushed through covers.
49.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
On off, this is pushed to cover.
End Of The Over 49 : 169/5
2 Runs
  • 048.1
  • 048.2
  • 148.3
  • 048.4
  • 148.5
  • 048.6
A. Salman
5 (14)
M. Rizwan
15 (25)
P. Cummins
12-0-33-2
48.6
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Around off, defended.
48.5
1
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
Bangs it in short and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan pulls it through square leg for one.
48.4
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
On middle, on a good length, this is pushed to mid on.
48.3
1
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Shorter and around off, this is pushed through covers for one.
48.2
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Outside off, left alone.
48.1
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Good length and around off, Agha Salman looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
End Of The Over 48 : 167/5
3 Runs
  • 047.1
  • 047.2
  • 047.3
  • 047.4
  • 047.5
  • 347.6
A. Salman
4 (10)
M. Rizwan
14 (23)
M. Starc
11-1-47-2
47.6
3
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
Three to end the over! Fuller and outside off, Agha Salman pushes it through covers for three.
47.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
Just outside off, shortish. Left alone.
47.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
Good stuff from Starc! Another one on a good length and around off, defended.
47.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
Beaten again! Length and just outside off, this one holds its line. Agha Salman looks to push at it but is beaten.
47.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
BEATEN! Mitchell Starc is finding the right lines and lengths now. Fuller and outside off, Agha Salman looks ti drive but is beaten.
47.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Agha Salman
Good length and on off, defended.
End Of The Over 47 : 164/5
2 Runs
  • 046.1
  • 146.2
  • 046.3
  • 046.4
  • 046.5
  • 146.6
A. Salman
1 (4)
M. Rizwan
14 (23)
P. Cummins
11-0-31-2
46.6
1
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Shorter and around off, Agha Salman pushes it through covers for one.
46.5
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Another one outside off, Agha Salman leaves it alone.
46.4
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
Another one on a length, Agha Salman guides it to point.
46.3
0
Pat Cummins To Agha Salman
That has taken off! On middle, good length, Agha Salman looks to defend but it gets big on him. It hits the splice and lands safe on the off side.
46.2
1
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
Shorter and around off, this is pushed through covers for one.
46.1
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
On off, blocked.
End Of The Over 46 : 162/5
2 Runs
  • 045.1
  • 145.2
  • 045.3
  • 145.4
  • 045.5
  • W 45.6
S. Shakeel
24 (55)
M. Rizwan
13 (21)
M. Starc
10-1-44-2
45.6
W
Mitchell Starc To Saud Shakeel OUT!
OUT! EGDED AND TAKEN! Starc now gets one. Pakistan now five down. He has just not been at his best, even this delivery, surely not one of the best he has bowled but he really won't care. That wicket will really lift his confidence. His first wicket of the game. This is short again, just outside off. Saud Shakeel looks to cut, there is not enough room and there is also some extra bounce. It goes off the edge and Carey takes a decent catch.
45.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Saud Shakeel
Around off, defended.
45.4
1
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
Starc just has not got it right. He is not happy with the footmarks. This is short and wide again, Rizwan plays it through point for one.
45.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
Outside off, shorter, left alone.
45.2
1
Mitchell Starc To Saud Shakeel
Shorter and on the body, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
45.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Saud Shakeel
That is loose! This is very wide outside off and shorter. Saud Shakeel looks to cut but misses.
End Of The Over 45 : 160/4
1 Runs
  • 044.1
  • 044.2
  • 044.3
  • 044.4
  • 144.5
  • 044.6
M. Rizwan
12 (19)
S. Shakeel
23 (51)
P. Cummins
10-0-29-2
44.6
0
Pat Cummins To Mohammad Rizwan
On the stumps, this stays a touch low. Defended.
44.5
1
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
Takes one now! Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
44.4
0
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
On a good length and around off, Saud Shakeel keeps it out.
44.3
0
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
Outside off, left alone.
44.2
0
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
A bumper, evaded well.
44.1
0
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
Angled into the pads, this is worked to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 44 : 159/4
4 Runs
  • 443.1
  • 043.2
  • 043.3
  • 043.4
  • 043.5
  • 043.6
M. Rizwan
12 (18)
S. Shakeel
22 (46)
M. Starc
9-1-42-1
43.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller and on middle, another crisp drive but Rizwan but back to the bowler.
43.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
On the pads, Mohammad Rizwan looks to flick, closes the face of the bat early, it goes off a soft leading edge to cover.
43.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
Another one outside off, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone.
43.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
Around off, this is pushed to cover.
43.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
Shorter and outside off, left alone.
43.1
4
Mitchell Starc To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! That is a lovely stroke! Starc just has not been at his best! This is fuller and around off, Rizwan leans into it and drives it through covers.
End Of The Over 43 : 155/4
1 Runs
  • 042.1
  • 042.2
  • 042.3
  • 142.4
  • 042.5
  • 042.6
S. Shakeel
22 (46)
M. Rizwan
8 (12)
J. Hazlewood
12-6-20-1
42.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
BEATEN! Pokes at one he did not need to. It is shortish and outside off, Saud Shakeel is beaten as he tries to push at it.
42.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
A bumper, Saud Shakeel evades it.
42.4
1
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
42.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Goes short and on middle, Rizwan looks to pull but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
42.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Around off, good length, defended.
42.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Outside off, on a length, left alone.
End Of The Over 42 : 154/4
8 Runs
  • 141.1
  • 641.2
  • 041.3
  • 141.4
  • 041.5
  • 041.6
S. Shakeel
22 (44)
M. Rizwan
7 (8)
N. Lyon
12-0-54-0
41.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Floats it up on off, defended.
41.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
On middle, blocked.
41.4
1
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Rizwan
On middle, Rizwan works it through mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
41.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Rizwan
Tossed up on off, defended.
41.2
6
Nathan Lyon To Mohammad Rizwan
SIX! BANG! That is a massive hit. That is some shot to get off the mark. He steps inside the line, goes down on one knee and slog sweeps it well over the mid-wicket fence.
41.1
1
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Shorter and on off, this is pushed past cover for one.
End Of The Over 41 : 146/4
0 Runs
  • W 40.1
  • 040.2
  • 040.3
  • 040.4
  • 040.5
  • 040.6
M. Rizwan
0 (5)
S. Shakeel
21 (41)
J. Hazlewood
11-6-19-1
40.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Angled into the pads, Rizwan works it to mid-wicket.
40.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Solid! Right off the middle. That will make Rizwan feel good. On a length and around off, defended.
40.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Around middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
40.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
Too high! Now the one that comes back in. This lands outside off and jags back in, the length is slghtly shorter than Josh Hazlewood would have liked. Rizwan misses to get hit high on the pads.
40.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Mohammad Rizwan
BEATEN! Josh Hazlewood has his tail up here! Length and around off, it lands and moves away. Mohammad Rizwan looks to defend but is beaten all ends up.
Mohammad Rizwan walks out to bat!
40.1
W
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! The one that comes back in, gets Babar again! Josh Hazlewood is the man this time and he is very, very delighted and rightly so. He has got the big fish. This is the best Babar has looked by far in this series but he goes. Pakistan now completely on the back foot. They still need another 171 runs. This is a lovely nut. It lands just outside off and jags back in. Babar Azam looks to defend but this sneaks between the bat and the pad and hits the stumps. Will this open the floodgates now?
End Of The Over 40 : 146/3
2 Runs
  • 039.1
  • 039.2
  • 139.3
  • 139.4
  • 039.5
  • 039.6
S. Shakeel
21 (41)
B. Azam
41 (78)
N. Lyon
11-0-46-0
39.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
On the stumps, kept out.
39.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Around middle, defended.
39.4
1
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
Shorter and around off, this is pushed through covers for one.
39.3
1
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Outside off, this is pushed through covers for one.
39.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Fuller and on middle, this is pushed back to the bowler.
39.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
This lands around leg, Saud Shakeel lunges and keeps it out.
End Of The Over 39 : 144/3
0 Runs
  • 038.1
  • 038.2
  • 038.3
  • 038.4
  • 038.5
  • 038.6
B. Azam
40 (77)
S. Shakeel
20 (36)
J. Hazlewood
10-5-19-0
38.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
On the stumps again, this is defended well.
38.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
Fuller and on off, this is pushed to cover.
38.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
On the stumps, Azam blocks it out.
38.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
Around off and on a length, Babar Azam guides it to point.
38.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
Going down leg! This is full, it tails back in from around middle, Babar Azam looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
38.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
Angled into middle, Babar Azam plays it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 38 : 144/3
5 Runs
  • 037.1
  • 137.2
  • 037.3
  • 337.4
  • 137.5
  • 037.6
S. Shakeel
20 (36)
B. Azam
40 (71)
N. Lyon
10-0-44-0
37.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Around middle, defended.
37.5
1
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
A single as this is worked down to long on.
37.4
3
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Three! On middle, the sweep comes out, it is hit through square leg for three.
37.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Tossed up on off, blocked.
37.2
1
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
On middle, this is eased down to long on for one more.
37.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
On middle, this is worked back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 37 : 139/3
0 Runs
  • 036.1
  • 036.2
  • 036.3
  • 036.4
  • 036.5
  • 036.6
S. Shakeel
17 (33)
B. Azam
38 (68)
J. Hazlewood
9-4-19-0
36.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
A bumper and on middle, Saud Shakeel ducks under it.
36.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
BEATEN! Bangs this one short and outside off, Saud Shakeel looks to cut but is beaten.
36.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
Well outside off, Saud Shakeel shoulders arms to this one.
36.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
A bumper now, Saud Shakeel evades it.
36.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
On middle, this is pushed to mid on.
36.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
Around off, kept out.
End Of The Over 36 : 139/3
2 Runs
  • 135.1
  • 135.2
  • 035.3
  • 035.4
  • 035.5
  • 035.6
B. Azam
38 (68)
S. Shakeel
17 (27)
N. Lyon
9-0-39-0
35.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
Fuller and on off, this is pushed to cover.
35.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
Around off, kept out.
35.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
Tossed up on off, defended.
35.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
Around off, defended.
35.2
1
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
A run as this is pushed down to long on.
35.1
1
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
A single now as this is worked through mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 35 : 137/3
4 Runs
  • 034.1
  • 334.2
  • 134.3
  • 034.4
  • 034.5
  • 034.6
S. Shakeel
16 (26)
B. Azam
37 (63)
J. Hazlewood
8-3-19-0
34.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
Outside off, Saud Shakeel shoulders arms to this one.
34.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
Another bumper, Saud Shakeel evades it.
34.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
A good bumper, Saud Shakeel ducks under it.
34.3
1
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
34.2
3
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
Three! This time he does connect with the drive, this is a lot fuller, it is hit through covers for three.
34.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Saud Shakeel
BEATEN! Josh Hazlewood goes full and outside off, this one shapes away a touch. Saud Shakeel is beaten as he looks to drive.
End Of The Over 34 : 133/3
4 Runs
  • 033.1
  • 133.2
  • 033.3
  • 033.4
  • 333.5
  • 033.6
B. Azam
36 (62)
S. Shakeel
13 (21)
N. Lyon
8-0-37-0
33.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
Around off, defended.
33.5
3
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Good fielding! On middle, Saud Shakeel plays the paddle scoop, it goes fine on the leg side. Josh Hazlewood runs after it and just before it touches the ropes, he flicks it back to the fielder running behind him from first slip. The two save a run for their side.
33.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Flatter and on middle, blocked.
33.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Well, Marnus Labuschagne was very excited there but he was the only one. Down the leg side. Saud Shakeel looks to flick but misses. Carey takes it on the second attempt. Marnus Labuschagne is almost celebrating but no one else is interested.
33.2
1
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
Floats it up on middle, this is worked down to long on for one. First run of the session.
33.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
Tossed up on off, Babar Azam defends.
We are back! Out walk Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel to resume their innings. Nathan Lyon to begin. Here we go...
... DAY 4, SESSION 3 ...
For Australia, Pat Cummins has been brilliant, he has the two wickets to fall in this session but he needs support from the other end too. Mitchell Starc has not been at his best and nor has Nathan Lyon proven to be very effective. The wicket does not have a lot to offer for the bowlers but there is still something in it. Australia need to be patient and just hit the right lines and lengths. An important session awaits. Stay tuned.
The game is nicely poised! Pakistan played with intent in this session and they will feel they are in with a real chance in this game. It began with them losing a wicket early but Shan Masood and Babar Azam played with intent. They added over 50 in quick time. Shan Masood scored a fine half ton but fell shortly after that. Saud Shakeel though has started well and Babar Azam is slowly getting back to this best. A lot will depend on the latter. He needs to score big and the rest probably need to hang around. Pakistan will know they are just the one big partnership away from gaining the advantage in this game.
End Of The Over 33 : 129/3
1 Runs
  • 032.1
  • 032.2
  • 032.3
  • 032.4
  • 032.5
  • 132.6
B. Azam
35 (59)
S. Shakeel
10 (18)
P. Cummins
9-0-28-2
32.6
1
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Good length and around off, Babar Azam looks to defend but it goes off the inner half through square leg for one. Azam limps to the other end. THAT WILL BE TEA!
32.5
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Just outside off, left alone.
32.4
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Around off, defended.
32.3
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Almost a smilar delivery to the one that got him in the first innings. On a length and around off, this lands and jags back in. Azam looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
32.2
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
On middle, blocked.
32.1
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Around off and on a length, kept out.
End Of The Over 32 : 128/3
4 Runs
  • 031.1
  • 031.2
  • 131.3
  • 031.4
  • 031.5
  • 331.6
B. Azam
34 (53)
S. Shakeel
10 (18)
M. Marsh
2-0-8-0
31.6
3
Mitchell Marsh To Babar Azam
Just wide! That is a top effort! Short and on middle, Babar Azam pulls it uppishly, this goes to the right of deep square leg. The fielder runs there, dives, he just get finger tips to it. The ball is rolling towards the fence. He gets back on his feet, runs, dives and pushes it back in. Good determination from Travis Head!
31.5
0
Mitchell Marsh To Babar Azam
Good length and around off, defended.
31.4
0
Mitchell Marsh To Babar Azam
Angled into the pads, Azam works it to mid-wicket.
31.3
1
Mitchell Marsh To Saud Shakeel
Around off, this is pushed through covers for one.
31.2
0
Mitchell Marsh To Saud Shakeel
Around off, kept out.
31.1
0
Mitchell Marsh To Saud Shakeel
Outside off, left alone.
End Of The Over 31 : 124/3
2 Runs
  • 030.1
  • 130.2
  • 030.3
  • 130.4
  • 030.5
  • 030.6
B. Azam
31 (50)
S. Shakeel
9 (15)
P. Cummins
8-0-27-2
30.6
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Bangs it short and on middle, Babar Azam works it to mid-wicket.
30.5
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Yet another short one on middle, Babar Azam evades it.
30.4
1
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
Just wide! A good short one. On the body, Saud Shakeel looks to pull, this goes off the splice, just wide of leg gully and down towards fine leg for one.
30.3
0
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
Good length and around off, this is pushed to cover.
30.2
1
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Yet another one on a length and around middle, it lands and moves away a touch. Babar Azam looks to defend but it goes off the outer half towards cover for one.
30.1
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Beauty! This lands on a length and around off, it pitches and moves away. Babar Azam looks to defend it away from the body but is beaten.
End Of The Over 30 : 122/3
4 Runs
  • 029.1
  • 129.2
  • 129.3
  • 029.4
  • 129.5
  • 1 NB 29.6
  • 029.6
S. Shakeel
8 (13)
B. Azam
30 (46)
M. Marsh
1-0-4-0
29.6
0
Mitchell Marsh To Saud Shakeel
Outside off, left alone.
29.6
nb
Mitchell Marsh To Saud Shakeel
Good length and around off, Saud Shakeel keeps it out. No ball signaled.
29.5
1
Mitchell Marsh To Babar Azam
Fuller and on middle, this is flicked towards mid-wicket. The fielder fumbles and Azam takes a run.
29.4
0
Mitchell Marsh To Babar Azam
Around middle, Babar Azam blocks it.
29.3
1
Mitchell Marsh To Saud Shakeel
On the shorter side again, this is worked towards mid-wicket for one.
29.2
1
Mitchell Marsh To Babar Azam
Shorter and on the body, this is nudged on the leg side for one.
29.1
0
Mitchell Marsh To Babar Azam
Around off, Azam blocks it.
End Of The Over 29 : 118/3
6 Runs
  • 028.1
  • 028.2
  • 428.3
  • 028.4
  • 228.5
  • 028.6
S. Shakeel
7 (10)
B. Azam
28 (42)
P. Cummins
7-0-25-2
28.6
0
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
Around off and on a length, kept out.
28.5
2
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
Nicely driven! A full toss on off, this is driven down the ground towards long off for two.
28.4
0
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
Good length and around off, defended.
28.3
4
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
FOUR! Nicely played! This is shorter and on the body, Saud Shakeel does well to get on top of the bounce and play it down, past leg gully and down to the fine leg fence.
28.2
0
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
Outside off, shortish, Saud Shakeel leaves it alone.
28.1
0
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
Beauty! This lands around off, on a length, it pitches and moves away. Saud Shakeel is beaten all ends up as he tries to defend.
End Of The Over 28 : 112/3
2 Runs
  • 027.1
  • 027.2
  • 127.3
  • 127.4
  • 027.5
  • 027.6
B. Azam
28 (42)
S. Shakeel
1 (4)
N. Lyon
7-0-33-0
27.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
On middle, kept out.
27.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
Around off, blocked.
27.4
1
Nathan Lyon To Saud Shakeel
Angled into the pads, this is clipped through square leg for one.
27.3
1
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
27.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
Gives it air and lands it on off, Babar Azam pushes it to cover.
27.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
Flatter and on off, Babar Azam blocks it.
End Of The Over 27 : 110/3
4 Runs
  • 126.1
  • 326.2
  • W 26.3
  • 026.4
  • 026.5
  • 026.6
S. Shakeel
0 (3)
B. Azam
27 (37)
P. Cummins
6-0-19-2
26.6
0
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
End of a successful over from Pat Cummins! On a length and around off, blocked.
26.5
0
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
Short and on the body, the rib-tickler. Saud Shakeel looks to work it on the leg side but misses. There is a leg gully in place too.
26.4
0
Pat Cummins To Saud Shakeel
Solid from Saud Shakeel! Good length and around off, kept out.
26.3
W
Pat Cummins To Shan Masood OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Captain fantastic delivers when his team needed him to. He gets rid of the opposition skipper and breaks the stand that was starting to get the Aussies worried. Just brilliant. He comes from around the wicket. Angles it into middle, on a length, it lands and moves away. Shan Masood pushes at it, it goes off the outside edge low towards second slip and Steven Smith takes it. End of a good fighting knock from Shan Masood but Pakistan needed him to go on for longer. Australia back on top now. Pakistan need 207 with 7 wickets in hand.
26.2
3
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Azam now has started to score freely here! Shorter and outside off, he waits and then guides it past point. Three taken.
26.1
1
Pat Cummins To Shan Masood
Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
Pat Cummins is back on!
End Of The Over 26 : 106/2
5 Runs
  • 025.1
  • 025.2
  • 025.3
  • 125.4
  • 025.5
  • 425.6
B. Azam
24 (36)
S. Masood
59 (69)
N. Lyon
6-0-31-0
25.6
4
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
FOUR! Thumped down the ground! This is even better from Babar Azam! He is growing in confidence now. Not good signs for Australia. He steps out, gets to the pitch of it and slams it over the bowler's head and into the fence behind.
25.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
On the pads, Azam works it to short leg.
25.4
1
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
This is angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
25.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
Flatter and on middle, this is pushed back to the bowler.
25.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
Around off, quicker, this is kept out well.
25.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
Tossed up on middle, blocked.
End Of The Over 25 : 101/2
5 Runs
  • 024.1
  • 024.2
  • 124.3
  • 024.4
  • 424.5
  • 024.6
B. Azam
20 (34)
S. Masood
58 (65)
M. Starc
8-1-38-1
24.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Babar Azam
Goes full and wide now outside off, left alone.
24.5
4
Mitchell Starc To Babar Azam
FOUR! Gets hold of this one. He was ready for it. This is short and on middle, Azam pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary. This shot will give him a lot of confidence. 100 up too.
24.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Babar Azam
Top nut! That is a sharp bumper on the body, Azam looks to duck at first but then tries to pull as he is ducking. He is beaten.
24.3
1
Mitchell Starc To Shan Masood
Another short one on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
24.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Shan Masood
Around off and on a length, this is pushed to cover.
24.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Shan Masood
This is fuller and around middle, this is driven to mid on.
End Of The Over 24 : 96/2
7 Runs
  • 023.1
  • 423.2
  • 123.3
  • 123.4
  • 123.5
  • 023.6
B. Azam
16 (31)
S. Masood
57 (62)
N. Lyon
5-0-26-0
23.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
7 from this over then! On middle, defended.
23.5
1
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
Shorter and around off, Shan pushes it through covers for one.
23.4
1
Nathan Lyon To Babar Azam
Azam now takes one as he works this through square leg.
23.3
1
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
Good stuff! A boundary followed by a single! Around off, this is pushed towards cover for one.
23.2
4
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
FOUR! Runs are flowing now. This is cut away really hard. Shorter and outside off, Shan Masood goes back and slaps it past point. Yet another boundary for him. He is putting the pressure back on the Aussies.
23.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
Almost! Nathan Lyon fires this one but it is angled into the pads. Shan Masood goes back to flick but misses to get hit high on the pads.
End Of The Over 23 : 89/2
9 Runs
  • 422.1
  • 222.2
  • 122.3
  • 222.4
  • 022.5
  • 022.6
B. Azam
15 (29)
S. Masood
51 (58)
M. Starc
7-1-33-1
22.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Babar Azam
Outside off, left alone. Another good over for Pakistan.
22.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Babar Azam
Around off, defended.
22.4
2
Mitchell Starc To Babar Azam
Two is the call and two it is! Starc has been way too much on the pads. Yet again one on the leg pole. This is clipped through mid-wicket. Two taken.
22.3
1
Mitchell Starc To Shan Masood
Angled into the pads again, this is worked down to fine leg for one.
22.2
2
Mitchell Starc To Shan Masood
Two more! 50 for Shan Masood! Just from 57 balls. He is leading from the front but still a long way to go. He needs to make it big. Fuller and around off, Shan Masood pushes it past cover. Two taken.
22.1
4
Mitchell Starc To Shan Masood
FOUR! Picks the gap brilliantly. Shan Masood is two short of a half ton now. This is a gift, a full toss on the pads, Shan Masood works it through square leg and it races away to the fence.
End Of The Over 22 : 80/2
7 Runs
  • 021.1
  • 421.2
  • 021.3
  • 321.4
  • 021.5
  • 021.6
B. Azam
13 (26)
S. Masood
44 (55)
J. Hazlewood
7-3-15-0
21.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
Solid again! On a length and around off, Azam keeps it out.
21.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
Around off, defended.
21.4
3
Josh Hazlewood To Shan Masood
That is a top shot! This is banged in short and on middle, Shan Masood gets right on top of the bounce and pulls it through mid-wicket. The fielder in the deep, runs to his right and stops it. Three taken.
21.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Shan Masood
A little too high we feel! Good length and around middle, Shan Masood shuffles across and looks to flick but misses to get hit high on the pads.
21.2
4
Josh Hazlewood To Shan Masood
FOUR! That is glorious! Sheer timing! Shan Masood into the 40s. Fuller and around off, he leans into the stroke and drives it past cover. This one races away.
21.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Shan Masood
A bumper now, ducked under.
End Of The Over 21 : 73/2
5 Runs
  • 020.1
  • 020.2
  • 320.3
  • 120.4
  • 120.5
  • 020.6
B. Azam
13 (24)
S. Masood
37 (51)
M. Starc
6-1-24-1
20.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Babar Azam
This is full and outside off, Babar Azam shoulders arms to this one.
20.5
1
Mitchell Starc To Shan Masood
A short one now on middle, Shan Masood plays it well, he controls the pull and plays it all along the ground through square leg for one.
20.4
1
Mitchell Starc To Babar Azam
Azam takes one now as he tucks this ball on his pads through square leg.
20.3
3
Mitchell Starc To Shan Masood
Three! Another good shot. Positive intent continues. Slightly fuller and around off, this is driven through covers for three.
He is receving some treatement and the players are having a drink. It has been steady going for Pakistan so far but this partnership is key, Shan Masood has looked good and Azam needs to fire here. They still need over 240 and they will hope this partnership can go on for long. Australia on the other hand, will hope they can get a couple at least before Tea!
20.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Shan Masood
OUCH! Just ouch! That must have really hurt. This is fuller and around off, this is driven towards short cover. It lands just short of Marnus Labuschagne, he gets an odd bounce and the ball ends up hitting him near the unmentionable spot.
20.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Shan Masood
Goes full and looks to attack the front pad. Shan Masood gets his bat down in time and works it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 20 : 68/2
6 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 219.3
  • 419.4
  • 019.5
  • 019.6
B. Azam
12 (22)
S. Masood
33 (47)
J. Hazlewood
6-3-8-0
19.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
A dot to end the over! Pakistan need 249 runs. Fuller and around off, this is blocked.
19.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
A length ball on middle. Azam blocks it out.
19.4
4
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
FOUR! Clipped away! This partnership is blossoming now. Length and angling on the pads. Azam flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
19.3
2
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
Two runs! Pitched up on off. Azam creams it through covers for a couple of runs.
19.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
Length ball, nipping in on off. Azam defends it solidly.
19.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
Length ball on off. Azam blocks as he gets on his toes.
End Of The Over 19 : 62/2
2 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 1 B 18.5
  • 018.6
S. Masood
33 (47)
B. Azam
6 (16)
P. Cummins
5-0-15-1
18.6
0
Pat Cummins To Shan Masood
On middle, this is nudged to square leg.
18.5
b
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Bye! Pat Cummins with an effort ball. Short and going down leg. Azam ducks, Alex Carey dives to his left but only gets a hand on it. One.
18.4
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
A bouncer, around off. Azam drops his wrists and sways away from the line.
18.3
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
This is on a length and outside off, stays low of the pitch. Azam looks to defend but fails to connect.
18.2
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Length ball, on off, Azam defends.
18.1
1
Pat Cummins To Shan Masood
Off the edge! Short and on leg, Masood looks to pull, gets a top edge behind to fine leg and it falls safely. One.
End Of The Over 18 : 60/2
1 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • 1 LB 17.6
S. Masood
32 (45)
B. Azam
6 (12)
J. Hazlewood
5-3-2-0
17.6
lb
Josh Hazlewood To Shan Masood
Leg bye! Angling on the pads. Masood gets across but misses his tuck, it rolls to square leg for a single.
17.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Shan Masood
Pushes it full and on off, Masood tucks it to mid-wicket.
17.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Shan Masood
This one stays low and shapes in off the deck, outside off. Masood looks to cut but misses.
17.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Shan Masood
Length ball, outside off. Masood knocks it to point.
17.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Shan Masood
Full and on off, this is flicked to mid-wicket.
17.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Shan Masood
Outside off. Masood plays it late to the man at gully.
End Of The Over 17 : 59/2
7 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 316.2
  • 416.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
B. Azam
6 (12)
S. Masood
32 (39)
P. Cummins
4-0-14-1
16.6
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
AGAIN! Superb stuff from Cummins. Length ball, just outside off. Azam again fails to defend.
16.5
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
LOVELY! On a length and around the 4th stump, it lands and straightens off. Azam looks to defend but misses.
16.4
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Length and on off, defended.
16.3
4
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
FOUR! MORE! Length ball, angling on middle, Azam misses his flick and it goes off the leading edge past the slip fielders to third man.
16.2
3
Pat Cummins To Shan Masood
Three runs! One thing Masood has done since coming in is make sure runs are coming regularly. Shorter and on off. Masood pulls it through square leg for three runs.
16.1
0
Pat Cummins To Shan Masood
Length and on off. Masood taps it to cover. He wants a single but is sent back.
End Of The Over 16 : 52/2
1 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
B. Azam
2 (8)
S. Masood
29 (37)
J. Hazlewood
4-2-2-0
15.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
Well outside off, left alone.
15.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
Babar Azam looks unsettled. Fuller and outside off, Azam looks to drive but misses.
15.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
A massive appeal for LBW! The umpire takes his time before shaking his head. Australia do take the review. No bat clearly. Onto the Ball Tracking and wickets are missing just by a margin. Very close to hitting the top of middle. On a length and outside off, nips in sharply. Azam is caught as he tries to defend but is late and gets hit on the pads.
15.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
On a length and around off. Azam with a solid block.
15.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Babar Azam
A length ball, outside off. Azam shoulders arms to it.
15.1
1
Josh Hazlewood To Shan Masood
Length and outside off. Masood taps it to point for a single. Quick run.
End Of The Over 15 : 51/2
2 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • W 14.3
  • 014.4
  • 214.5
  • 014.6
B. Azam
2 (3)
S. Masood
28 (36)
P. Cummins
3-0-7-1
14.6
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Full and on off, blocked out.
14.5
2
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Babar Azam is off the mark in this game. Pitched up, outside off, this is driven through covers for two.
14.4
0
Pat Cummins To Babar Azam
Serves a bumper, outside off. Azam sways away from the line of the delivery.
Babar Azam walks in now.
14.3
W
Pat Cummins To Imam-ul-Haq OUT!
OUT! LBW! This time Imam-ul-Haq is out! The ball stayed low as well. The batter has taken a review though. No bat on HotSpot. Snicko shows no edge as well. Ball Tracking shows it is the umpire's call on wickets hitting. OUT IT IS! A length ball, around off from around the wicket, it lands and nips in sharply. Imam-ul-Haq fails to defend and gets beaten on the inside edge. A couple of balls earlier it was umpire's call as well but this time the on-field works in favour of Australia.
14.2
0
Pat Cummins To Imam-ul-Haq
Outside off, this is left alone.
14.1
0
Pat Cummins To Imam-ul-Haq
A huge shout for LBW but the finger stays down. Height again is a big factor. On a length and on middle. Imam-ul-Haq fails to block this. Pat Cummins had a clear view on this one.
End Of The Over 14 : 49/1
6 Runs
  • 013.1
  • 013.2
  • 413.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • 213.6
S. Masood
28 (36)
Imam
12 (35)
N. Lyon
4-0-19-0
13.6
2
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
Fuller and on middle, Masood flicks it past the man at mid on, to his left and takes a brace.
13.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
Too full and angling on middle. Masood again uses his feet but gets too close to the ball and toe ends his shot to cover.
13.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
Outside off, this is hit to point.
13.3
4
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
FOUR! Really good batting from Pakistan in this session. Fuller and on off. Masood uses his feet and smashes it over mid on for four.
13.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
Tossed up on off. Masood leans and blocks.
13.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
Fuller and on middle, blocked.
End Of The Over 13 : 43/1
2 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 112.4
  • 1 LB 12.5
  • 012.6
Imam
12 (35)
S. Masood
22 (30)
P. Cummins
2-0-5-0
12.6
0
Pat Cummins To Imam-ul-Haq
Length and outside off. Imam shoulders arms.
12.5
lb
Pat Cummins To Shan Masood
Leg bye! A length ball, close to off again. Masood looks to defend but gets hit on the hips, it rolls past the fourth slip fielder as gully dives across him for one.
12.4
1
Pat Cummins To Imam-ul-Haq
Tight run! Full and around off. Imam nudges it to mid-wicket for a single. Mitchell Starc with a throw at the bowler's end but misses.
12.3
0
Pat Cummins To Imam-ul-Haq
BEAUTY! That was very close! A couple of times Imam-ul-Haq has been beaten now with this line. On a length and around off. Imam has to play this but misses.
12.2
0
Pat Cummins To Imam-ul-Haq
This is full and on middle and leg. Imam flicks it back to the bowler.
12.1
0
Pat Cummins To Imam-ul-Haq
A bumper on middle, Imam-ul-Haq sits under it.
End Of The Over 12 : 41/1
2 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
S. Masood
22 (29)
Imam
11 (30)
N. Lyon
3-0-13-0
11.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
Fuller and on off, pushed to cover.
11.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
Tossed up on middle, Masood eases it down to mid on.
11.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
A bit slow and on the pads. Masood stays back and blocks it out.
11.3
1
Nathan Lyon To Imam-ul-Haq
Fuller and on middle, Imam tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
11.2
1
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
Tossed up on middle, Masood plays it behind square leg for a single.
11.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
Very full and on middle, Masood keeps it out.
End Of The Over 11 : 39/1
4 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 210.4
  • 010.5
  • 110.6
S. Masood
21 (24)
Imam
10 (29)
P. Cummins
1-0-4-0
10.6
1
Pat Cummins To Shan Masood
Drops it short and on leg, Masood pulls it to fine leg for one. Came off the gloves this time. The magic spray is in use.
10.5
0
Pat Cummins To Shan Masood
A length ball, outside off. Masood shoulders arms.
10.4
2
Pat Cummins To Shan Masood
Fuller and on off, Masood craves it down to backward point for a brace. Nice intent from Pakistan after the break.
10.3
0
Pat Cummins To Shan Masood
BEATEN! Short in length and outside off. Masood looks to defend but does so inside the line.
10.2
1
Pat Cummins To Imam-ul-Haq
Fuller and on middle, Imam bunts it to mid-wicket for a single.
10.1
0
Pat Cummins To Imam-ul-Haq
Brave leave! A length ball, outside off and nips in a bit. Imam shoulders arms but that was close to the off pole.
Pat Cummins to bowl from the other side.
End Of The Over 10 : 35/1
10 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 39.2
  • 49.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
Imam
9 (27)
S. Masood
18 (20)
N. Lyon
2-0-11-0
9.6
1
Nathan Lyon To Imam-ul-Haq
10 runs of the over. Too full and on middle, Imam turns it through short leg for one.
9.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Imam-ul-Haq
Flat and around off. Imam goes back and blocks it out.
9.4
1
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
Around off, this is nudged to mid-wicket for a single.
9.3
4
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
FOUR! Shot! Shorter and outside off. Masood goes back and cuts it through point for a boundary. Nice way to kick start the session for Pakistan.
9.2
3
Nathan Lyon To Imam-ul-Haq
Three runs! Both are off the mark in this session. Fuller and on middle, Imam flicks it wide of deep mid-wicket for three runs.
9.1
1
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
Flat and on off, Masood punches it to long off for a single.
We are back. The players are out in the middle. Nathan Lyon to start the proceedings. Two slips and a short leg in place.
...Day 4, Session 2...
An exciting session to start Day 4. Pakistan have lost just one wicket in the small passage they had to play. It could had been worse as Shan Masood survived an LBW scare while Imam-ul-Haq was dropped by Starc at the stroke of Lunch. Still, Australia well ahead right now. They started the day well by scoring 75 runs with the four wickets they had. Alex Carey scored the bulk of runs as his fifty made sure Australia end with a lead of 316 runs. In reply, Pakistan somehow has lost just one wicket. Australia will be pumped up to be back on the field after the break. Pakistan though will bet on their skipper to play a big innings in this chase.
End Of The Over 9 : 25/1
4 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 48.5
  • 08.6
Imam
5 (24)
S. Masood
12 (17)
M. Starc
5-1-19-1
8.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Imam-ul-Haq
Angling on middle, Imam nudges it to mid-wicket.
8.5
4
Mitchell Starc To Imam-ul-Haq
Four running runs! Lovely shot. Fuller and on middle. Imam-ul-Haq flicks it through mid-wicket. It slows down near the fence and the fielder picks it up.
8.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Imam-ul-Haq
Shorter and outside off, shoots up. Imam-ul-Haq slashes and misses.
8.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Imam-ul-Haq
Outside off, this is left alone.
8.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Imam-ul-Haq
DROPPED! On his follow-through! This is full and on middle, Imam-ul-Haq tries to flick but gets a leading edge straight back down but Mitchell Starc on his follow-through was going across, he attempts by grabbing with both his hands but fails to hold on. Hard one.
8.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Imam-ul-Haq
Length ball, shaping on the pads. Imam misses his clip and it brushes the pads before going to the keeper.
End Of The Over 8 : 21/1
1 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
S. Masood
12 (17)
Imam
1 (18)
N. Lyon
1-0-1-0
7.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
On off, Masood keeps it out.
7.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Shan Masood
Masood goes at the stroke of Lunch! Masood reviews it but looks out to the naked eye. Snicko shows no bat. Ball Tracking shows it bounces over the stumps. Wow! Masood survives. Flighted, full and on middle, Masood looks to defend but gets hit on the middle of the pad. An appeal and up goes the finger. The replay shows it bounces over the stumps.
7.4
1
Nathan Lyon To Imam-ul-Haq
Imam-ul-Haq is off the mark. Fuller and outside off, this is pushed to mid off for one.
7.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Imam-ul-Haq
Fuller and outside off. Imam prods and shoulders arms to it.
7.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Imam-ul-Haq
Flat and on off, Imam defended it out.
7.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Imam-ul-Haq
Shorter and outside off. Imam goes back and slaps it to cover. Good stop by Marsh.
Change. Time to see what Nathan Lyon has in his bag of tricks.
End Of The Over 7 : 20/1
10 Runs
  • 46.1
  • 46.2
  • 26.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
S. Masood
12 (15)
Imam
0 (14)
M. Starc
4-1-15-1
6.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Shan Masood
BEAUTY! On a length and just outside off, angles in before it moves away fractionally. Masood is beaten as he looks to defend.
6.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Shan Masood
A bumper on off. Masood is happy to let it roll past him.
6.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Shan Masood
Shapes in a length ball and makes it to seam away, this is on the pads. Masood looks to flick but misses.
6.3
2
Mitchell Starc To Shan Masood
Two runs now. Length ball, outside off. Masood splices his push through covers and gets back for the second.
6.2
4
Mitchell Starc To Shan Masood
FOUR! Consecutive boundaries. Fuller and outside off. Masood opens the face of the bat, plays with soft hands past gully for a boundary.
6.1
4
Mitchell Starc To Shan Masood
FOUR! Too straight on the pads. Masood flicks it through square leg and finds the fence.
End Of The Over 6 : 10/1
1 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 15.6
S. Masood
2 (9)
Imam
0 (14)
J. Hazlewood
3-2-1-0
5.6
1
Josh Hazlewood To Shan Masood
Length and on leg, Masood turns it to mid-wicket and takes a quick single.
5.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Shan Masood
Another dot then! This is touch short and on middle, does not bounce much and hits Masood near his waist as he looks to pull. That will hurt. Masood is on his haunches and needs some treatment. The physio is out.
5.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Shan Masood
On a length and on off. Masood blocks it to point.
5.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Shan Masood
Angles this one away now, outside off, it is left alone.
5.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Shan Masood
This one lands on middle and jags back in sharply. Masood looks to defend but gets hit high on the pads. The accuracy from Josh Hazlewood is superb.
5.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Shan Masood
On a length and on middle. Masood tucks it on the deck.
End Of The Over 5 : 9/1
1 Runs
  • W 4.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 14.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
Imam
0 (14)
S. Masood
1 (3)
M. Starc
3-1-5-1
4.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Imam-ul-Haq
On middle, blocked out.
4.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Imam-ul-Haq
A bumper, close to off and it rises off the deck. Imam bends his back and watches it sail over.
4.4
1
Mitchell Starc To Shan Masood
Masood is off the mark! A length ball, outside off. Masood works it to point for a single.
4.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Shan Masood
On a length and on off, kept out.
4.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Shan Masood
A length ball, outside off. Masood lets it go.
Shan Masood walks in next.
4.1
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Mitchell Starc To Abdullah Shafique OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! First one down! This is full and angled across the right-hander, Shafique goes for a big drive but gets an outside edge, thick one to third slip where Usman Khawaja leaps and takes the catch.
End Of The Over 4 : 8/0
0 Runs
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  • 03.5
  • 03.6
Imam
0 (12)
A. Shafique
4 (12)
J. Hazlewood
2-2-0-0
3.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Imam-ul-Haq
Maiden! Two in two for Josh Hazlewood! A bumper on leg, Imam leaves.
3.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Imam-ul-Haq
On a length and around off. Imam nudges it to mid-wicket.
3.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Imam-ul-Haq
Beaten again! Fuller and outside off. Imam stands on the off pole and lets it go.
3.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Imam-ul-Haq
Fuller and outside off. Imam covers his stumps and lets it go.
3.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Imam-ul-Haq
Another dot! Good start by Josh Hazlewood and Australia! Goes short and on middle, Imam ducks under it.
3.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Imam-ul-Haq
A good length ball, angled across the lefty. Imam looks to defend but misses.
End Of The Over 3 : 8/0
0 Runs
  • 02.1
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  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
A. Shafique
4 (12)
Imam
0 (6)
M. Starc
2-1-4-0
2.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Abdullah Shafique
Full again from Starc on middle, Shafique knocks it to cover.
2.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Abdullah Shafique
On a length and on middle, Shafique defends with his bat and pad together.
2.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Abdullah Shafique
Goes full and outside off. Shafique drives it to cover. Mitchell Starc mixing his length here.
2.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Abdullah Shafique
A sharp bouncer on middle, Shafique sits under it.
2.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Abdullah Shafique
On a length and much closer to the right hander. Shafique looks to defend but is beaten.
2.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Abdullah Shafique
A length ball, wide of off. Shafique lets it go.
End Of The Over 2 : 8/0
0 Runs
  • 01.1
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  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
Imam
0 (6)
A. Shafique
4 (6)
J. Hazlewood
1-1-0-0
1.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Imam-ul-Haq
Maiden to start for Josh Hazlewood! Length and outside off. Imam-ul-Haq shoulders arms to it.
1.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Imam-ul-Haq
Beaten again! Good start by Josh! Fuller and outside off, angled across. Imam looks to defend but misses.
1.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Imam-ul-Haq
A length ball, on middle and leg. Imam looks to clip but misses but misses and gets hit high on the pads.
1.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Imam-ul-Haq
A length ball, outside off. Imam looks to cut but toe ends it to third slip and it goes on a bounce.
1.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Imam-ul-Haq
Length ball, outside off. Imam defends the wrong line and gets beaten on the outside edge.
1.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Imam-ul-Haq
A length ball, around off. Imam blocks it out.
Josh Hazlewood to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 8/0
8 Runs
  • 20.1
  • 00.2
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  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 4 LB 0.6
A. Shafique
4 (6)
Imam
0 (0)
M. Starc
1-0-4-0
0.6
lb
Mitchell Starc To Abdullah Shafique
Four leg byes! Full and shaping on the pads. Shafique misses his clip and it rolls to fine leg for four.
0.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Abdullah Shafique
Goes short and outside off. Shafique leaves it alone.
0.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Abdullah Shafique
This one nips away, length and outside off. Shafique looks to defend but misses.
0.3
2
Mitchell Starc To Abdullah Shafique
Two more! Too full and too straight on middle, Shafique flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple.
0.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Abdullah Shafique
A length ball, angled outside off ad shapes in. Shafique shoulders arms to it.
0.1
2
Mitchell Starc To Abdullah Shafique
Pakistan are underway! This is full and on off, swings in. Shafique pushes it to right of mid off for a couple of runs.
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Match Info
  • Venue Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Pakistan won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Australia beat Pakistan by 79 runs
  • Player of the Match Pat Cummins
  • Umpire Joel Wilson (WI), Michael Gough (ENG) and Richard Illingworth (ENG)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: Australia 187/3 in 66.0 overs
  • Referral 3 (59.3 ovs): PAK against M Labuschagne (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 3, PAK: 2)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 150 balls between M Labuschagne (21) and S Smith (26)
  • Referral 2 (57.5 ovs): PAK against S Smith (Caught) Successful (AUS: 3, PAK: 3)
  • Australia: 150/2 in 56.6 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 143/2 in 56.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (54.3 ovs): S Smith against PAK (LBW) Successful (AUS: 3, PAK: 3)
  • Wet Ground: Australia 114/2 in 42.4 overs
  • Tea: Australia 114/2 in 42.4 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Australia 114/2 in 42.4 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 113/2 in 41.0 overs
  • Australia 100/1 in 30.2 overs
  • Lunch: Australia 90/1 in 27.1 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 97 balls between D Warner(23) and U Khawaja (20)
  • Australia 50/0 in 16.1 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 34/0 in 14.0 overs
  • Stumps: Pakistan 194/6 in 55.0 overs
  • Pakistan:150/3 in 42.6 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 141/3 in 39.0 overs
  • S Masood 8th Test fifty: 50 runs in 63 balls (3x4) (1x6)
  • Pakistan 100/1 in 28.5 overs
  • A Shafique 5th Test fifty: 50 runs in 90 balls (4x4) (0x6)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 74 balls between A Shafique (24) and S Masood (28)
  • Tea: Pakistan 68/1 in 24.0 overs
  • Pakistan 50/1 in 19.1 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 29/0 in 13.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (10.6 ovs): AUS against Ul-Haq (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, PAK: 3)
  • Lunch: Australia 318/10 in 96.5 overs
  • Innings Break: Australia 318/10 in 96.5 overs
  • Australia 300/8 in 93.3 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 256/5 in 82.0 overs
  • New ball taken: Australia 256/5 in 82.0 overs
  • Australia 250/4 in 79.2 overs
  • Referral 5 (73.4 ovs): M Marsh against PAK (Caught) Successful (AUS: 3, PAK: 2)
  • Referral 4 (73.3 ovs): M Marsh against PAK (LBW) Successful (AUS: 3, PAK: 2)
  • M Labuschagne 17th Test fifty: 50 runs in 135 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 63 balls between M Labuschagne (21) and T Head (17)
  • Australia: 200/3 in 67.4 overs
  • Stumps: Australia 187/6 in 62.3 overs
  • S Smith 40th Test fifty: 50 runs in 153 balls (3x4) (0x6)
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 150 off 263 balls between S Smith (49) and M Marsh (94)
  • Drinks: Australia 152/4 in 46.0 overs
  • Australia: 150/4 in 44.1 overs
  • Referral 3 (42.4 ovs): PAK against S Smith (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 3, PAK: 2) (Retained)
  • Referral 2 (39.6 ovs): PAK against M Marsh (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 3, PAK: 2)
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 100 off 183 balls between S Smith (28) and M Marsh (64)
  • Tea: Australia 107/4 in 30.0 overs
  • Australia: 100/4 in 28.4 overs
  • M Marsh 7th Test fifty: 50 runs in 70 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 87 balls between S Smith (16) and M Marsh (29)
  • Referral 1 (18.2 ovs): PAK against M Marsh (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 3, PAK: 3) (Retained)
  • Australia: 50/4 in 15.2 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 46/4 in 15.0 overs
  • Lunch: Australia 6/2 in 3.0 overs
  • Innings Break: Pakistan 264/10 in 73.5 over
  • Pakistan: 250/8 in 70.6 overs
  • Referral 2 (69.2 ovs): S Afridi against AUS (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, PAK: 2)
  • Pakistan: 200/6 in 56.2 overs
  • Wet Ground Condition: Pakistan 194/6 in 55.0 overs
  • A Salman 5th Test fifty: 50 runs in 69 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • Pakistan 219/6: M Rizwan c A Carey b P Cummins 35(62)
  • Referral 4 (60.4 ovs): AUS against M Rizwan (Caught) Successful (AUS: 2, PAK: 3)
  • 6th wicket partnership: 53 off 76 balls between M Rizwa (20) and A Salman (30)
  • Pakistan 201/5 in 55.3 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 169/5 in 49.0 overs
  • Pakistan 153/4 in 41.2 overs
  • Tea: Pakistan 129/3 in 33.0 overs
  • 4th wicket partnership: 50 off 62 balls between S Masood (30) and B Azam (20)
  • Pakistan 101/2 in 24.5 overs
  • Shan Masood 9th Test fifty: 50 runs in 57 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: Australia 68/2 in 20.2 overs
  • Referral 3 (15.4 ovs): AUS against B Azam (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, PAK: 3)
  • Pakistan 51/2 in 14.5 overs
  • Pakistan 49/2: Imam-ul-Haq lbw b P Cummins 12(38)
  • Referral 2 (14.3 ovs): Imam-ul-Haq against AUS (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 3, PAK: 3) (Retained)
  • Lunch: Pakistan 25/1 in 9.0 overs
  • Imam-ul-Haq dropped on 1 by M Starc in 8.2 overs
  • Referral 1 (7.5 ovs): S Masood against AUS (LBW) Successful (AUS: 3, PAK: 3)
  • Innings Break: Australia 262/10 in 84.1 overs
  • Australia 262/10: A Carey lbw b Mir Hamza 53(101)
  • Referral 5 (84.1 ovs): A Carey against PAK (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 1, PAK: 2)
  • Alex Carey 6th Test fifty: 52 runs in 96 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • New ball taken: Australia 250/9 in 80.2 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 249/9 in 79.0 overs
  • Australia 237/8: P Cummins c M Rizwan b A Jamal 16(30)
  • Referral 4 (76.3 ovs): P Cummins against PAK (Caught) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, PAK: 2)
  • Australia 200/6 in 65.4 overs
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Match Poll

Who will win the Match

Player Runs Avg.
Mitchell Marsh AUS 344 86.00
Mitchell Marsh AUS 344 86.00
David Warner AUS 299 49.83
David Warner AUS 299 49.83
Usman Khawaja AUS 220 36.66
Player Wickets Eco.
Josh Hazlewood AUS 11 2.60
Mitchell Starc AUS 12 3.75
Nathan Lyon AUS 13 3.33
Sajid Khan PAK 3 3.29
Pat Cummins AUS 19 2.56
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