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Out of the side initially, Babar Azam walked out to bat after collapse and smashed 90 runs from 59 balls against part-time bowlers before retiring out.

Australian players celebrate the win against Pakistan (Getty Images)

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Pakistan refuse warm-up win served on platter, lose to Australia by 14 runs despite Pat Cummins' casual approach

Australian opener David Warner who bowls leg spin was hit for five fours and two sixes by Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed in the warm-up game.

David Warner bowls during warm-up clash against Pakistan (Getty Images)

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Warner bowls in One-Day cricket after 12 years, almost gets Iftikhar's wicket but ends up leaking 41 runs from 2 overs

Pakistan's key speedster Haris Rauf picked up just one wicket in the two warm-up games ahead of the World Cup 2023 and conceded 133 runs from 13 overs.

Haris Rauf during warm-up match against Australia (Getty Images)

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'Pakistan & fielding never ending love story': Shikhar Dhawan trolls Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr. for hilarious faux pas

Iftikhar Ahmed's sloppy effort at the slips continued Pakistan's fielding woes during World Cup warm-up game against Australia on Tuesday, October 3.

Australia's Glenn Maxwell (right) in action in the World Cup warm-up game against Pakistan.

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WATCH: Iftikhar makes mockery of himself, falls on ground in weird attempt to forestall Maxwell's switch-hit boundary

From dropping a crucial catch of Matthew Wade against Australia in T20 World Cup 2021 semi-final, Hasan Ali employed a unique technique to save two runs.

Hasan Ali puts in a slide to save a boundary (Screengrab: Hotstar)

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Hasan Ali turns footballer on boundary, amuses Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan with unique effort - watch viral video

Dive into the insights of the World Cup 2023 warm-up match between Pakistan and Australia. Discover Shadab Khan's leadership, Pakistan's preparations, and the high hopes for the upcoming tournament.

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'Will make him work as 12th man!' Pakistan 'skipper' Shadab Khan's sly jibe at rested Babar Azam ahead of warm-up clash goes viral

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IPL 2025, KKR vs GT: Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Dwayne Bravo does not expect Andre Russell to go berserk everytime when the team needs 14-15 runs per over in a run chase.

Dwayne Bravo was happy when KKR restricted GT under 200.

Bravo doesn't think Andre Russell has an issue against leg-spinners.

Bravo backs Russell and others but wants top-order to do well.

Dwayne Bravo

KKR mentor Dwayne Bravo defends Andre Russell, blames top order as hosts lose big against Gujarat Titans, says 'we didn't get the start we wanted'

IPL 2025, KKR vs GT: Harsha Bhogle said that 'inappropriate conclusions' have been drawn over his absence for the KKR game. He said that it was pre-decided as per the roster.

Harsha Bhogle has refuted reports of his removal from panel for KKR game.

Bhogle said that it was pre-decided in the roster.

Bhogle said that he missed one of KKR's games due to illness in the family. 

Harsha Bhogle

'There are some inappropriate conclusions being...': Harsha Bhogle breaks silence on reports of removal from commentary panel for criticising Eden Gardens pitch

Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Match Prediction: LSG will look to end their losing streak of three matches against DC.

KL Rahul will play his first match against former franchise LSG.

Delhi Capitals' top-order has not been consistent.

DC need more from their pace attack. 

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LSG vs DC Match Prediction: Mismatched on paper but evenly matched in head-to-head

LSG vs DC Predicted Playing XI: Delhi Capitals need a breath of fresh air in their pace attack which hasn't been menacing so far.

Mohit Sharma has taken just 2 wickets in the season so far.

Dushmantha Chameera has a good record against Nicholas Pooran.

LSG may unleash Mayank Yadav against Delhi Capitals.

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LSG vs DC Predicted Playing XI: Axar to bring in another overseas pacer to support Starc, only one change expected for host side

RCA ad hoc committee convenor Jaideep Bihani lashed out at Rajasthan Royals for not letting Rajasthan Cricket Association get involved in the management.

Rajasthan Royals have lost two close encounters while chasing.

RR lost to Lucknow Super Giants at home by 2 runs.

RR have lost 6 out of 8 games this season.

Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel

Rajasthan Royals accused of match-fixing by RCA ad hoc committee convenor, calls for investigation after Riyan Parag-led side's 2-run loss to LSG

The judge gave former Australian batter Michael Slater a suspended jail term but said that his rehabilitation is not going to be easy due to his alcohol problem.

Michael Slater has spent more than a year under custody.

Slater was booked for a dozen offences.

The judge told Slater that his rehaibilitation will not be easy. 

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Former Australian cricketer gets suspended jail term for domestic violence, judge tells him 'Your rehabilitation will not be easy'

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Pakistan vs Australia Match Stats

Match 10, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Pakistan refuse warm-up win served on platter, lose to Australia by 14 runs despite Pat Cummins' casual approach

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup Warm-up Matches, 2023

Tue 3 October, 14:00:00 IST

Australia, who chose to bat

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Pakistan in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 18

AUS
118/3 (11.2 ov)

PAK
117 (18.1 ov)

Australia beat Pakistan by 7 wickets

Pakistan in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 16

AUS
147/9 (20.0 ov)

PAK
134 (19.4 ov)

Australia beat Pakistan by 13 runs

Pakistan in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 14

AUS
93/4 (7.0 ov)

PAK
64/9 (7.0 ov)

Australia beat Pakistan by 29 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Rod Tucker (AUS), Adrian Holdstock (SA) and Paul Reiffel (AUS)

Referee
Jeff Crowe (NZ)

News updates

Pakistan refuse warm-up win served on platter, lose to Australia by 14 runs despite Pat Cummins' casual approach

Warner bowls in One-Day cricket after 12 years, almost gets Iftikhar's wicket but ends up leaking 41 runs from 2 overs

More questions than answers for Pakistan in warm-up games as Haris Rauf concedes 97 runs in 9 overs

'Pakistan & fielding never ending love story': Shikhar Dhawan trolls Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr. for hilarious faux pas

WATCH: Iftikhar makes mockery of himself, falls on ground in weird attempt to forestall Maxwell's switch-hit boundary

Hasan Ali turns footballer on boundary, amuses Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan with unique effort - watch viral video

'Will make him work as 12th man!' Pakistan 'skipper' Shadab Khan's sly jibe at rested Babar Azam ahead of warm-up clash goes viral

Pakistan vs Australia Match Stats

Match 10, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Pakistan refuse warm-up win served on platter, lose to Australia by 14 runs despite Pat Cummins' casual approach

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup Warm-up Matches, 2023

Tue 3 October, 14:00:00 IST

Australia, who chose to bat

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Pakistan in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 18

AUS118/3 (11.2 ov)

PAK117 (18.1 ov)

Australia beat Pakistan by 7 wickets

Pakistan in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 16

AUS147/9 (20.0 ov)

PAK134 (19.4 ov)

Australia beat Pakistan by 13 runs

Pakistan in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 14

AUS93/4 (7.0 ov)

PAK64/9 (7.0 ov)

Australia beat Pakistan by 29 runs

Umpires

UmpireRod Tucker (AUS), Adrian Holdstock (SA) and Paul Reiffel (AUS)

RefereeJeff Crowe (NZ)

News updates

Pakistan refuse warm-up win served on platter, lose to Australia by 14 runs despite Pat Cummins' casual approach

Warner bowls in One-Day cricket after 12 years, almost gets Iftikhar's wicket but ends up leaking 41 runs from 2 overs

More questions than answers for Pakistan in warm-up games as Haris Rauf concedes 97 runs in 9 overs

'Pakistan & fielding never ending love story': Shikhar Dhawan trolls Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr. for hilarious faux pas

WATCH: Iftikhar makes mockery of himself, falls on ground in weird attempt to forestall Maxwell's switch-hit boundary

Hasan Ali turns footballer on boundary, amuses Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan with unique effort - watch viral video

'Will make him work as 12th man!' Pakistan 'skipper' Shadab Khan's sly jibe at rested Babar Azam ahead of warm-up clash goes viral

AUS
118/3 (11.2 ov)

PAK
117 (18.1 ov)

AUS
147/9 (20.0 ov)

PAK
134 (19.4 ov)

AUS
93/4 (7.0 ov)

PAK
64/9 (7.0 ov)

Umpire
Rod Tucker (AUS), Adrian Holdstock (SA) and Paul Reiffel (AUS)

Referee
Jeff Crowe (NZ)