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Australia vs Pakistan Commentary

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Australia vs Pakistan Commentary

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PAK • 1st innings

203/10

AUS • 2nd innings

204/8

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33.1

Mohammad Hasnain to Pat Cummins

FOUR! Thumping hit to level the scores! Hasnain serves this in the slot on middle and off, Pat Cummins duly obliges and whips it straight down the ground past the bowler and to the left of mid on for a boundary.

33.2

Mohammad Hasnain to Pat Cummins

Follows up with a nice delivery, at the stumps, on a hard length, Pat Cummins gets his bat low and keeps it out.

33.3

Mohammad Hasnain to Pat Cummins

That is it! Pat Cummins has led his team right from the front and takes them over the line. This 32 off 31 is nothing short of a true testament to his composure under pressure. Hasnain bowls it short of a length and outside off, Pat Cummins waits back and punches it past the diving fielder at point to his right and gets the winning run.

32.1

Haris Rauf to Mitchell Starc

Comes from around the wicket and hurls it nice and full, at the stumps, Mitchell Starc whips it off the lower half of the bat to mid off.

32.2

Haris Rauf to Mitchell Starc

Keeps it short and well wide of off, Mitchell Starc is happy to leave it alone.

32.3

Haris Rauf to Mitchell Starc

Angles the short one in, on middle and leg, Mitchell Starc hops back and tucks it in front of square leg and scampers across for the run. Australia one big hit away now!

32.4

Haris Rauf to Pat Cummins

Short and outside off, Pat Cummins stands tall and swats it nicely but can't get it past cover.

32.5

Haris Rauf to Pat Cummins

Full and into the pads, Pat Cummins clips it to deep square leg for a single. Just 5 runs needed now!

32.6

Haris Rauf to Mitchell Starc

Fires it with good pace at the stumps, on a fuller length, Mitchell Starc taps it to mid off.

Till Now Score: 199/8

(33 Overs)

M Starc

2(12)

P Cummins

27(28)

H Rauf

9-0-67-3

Over 33 ·199 Runs

31.1

Naseem Shah to Mitchell Starc

Steams in from over the wicket and lands it full at the stumps, Mitchell Starc looks to tuck it across but closes the bat face a bit too early. Gets a leading edge that rolls all along the ground to mid off.

31.2

Naseem Shah to Mitchell Starc

On a length, on middle, Mitchell Starc taps it back to the bowler. Naseem Shah seems to have pulled his left hamstring or the calf muscle. Ouch, it's the calf that is troubling him!

31.3

Mohammad Hasnain to Mitchell Starc

Comes from over the wicket and bangs it into the deck, outside off, Mitchell Starc sways away from the line and lets it go through to the keeper.

31.4

Mohammad Hasnain to Mitchell Starc

Attacks the stumps, on a length, Mitchell Starc firms his straight drive well but Hasnain does equally well to half stop it on his follow-through.

31.5

Mohammad Hasnain to Mitchell Starc

Back of a length, over middle, Mitchell Starc dabs it to the off side.

31.6

Mohammad Hasnain to Mitchell Starc

Takes the single off the last ball and gets off the mark. An attempted yorker, outside off, that goes as a very low full toss. Starc throws his hands at it and hits it past point for a single. Australia need 7 more runs to win. More importantly for Pakistan, it will be Starc back on strike!

Till Now Score: 197/8

(32 Overs)

M Starc

1(8)

P Cummins

26(26)

M Hasnain

6.4-0-46-1

Over 32 ·197 Runs

30.1

Haris Rauf to Pat Cummins

Angles the short one, into the ribcage, on leg, Pat Cummins hops back and tucks it to mid on.

30.2

Haris Rauf to Pat Cummins

FOUR! That should ease the nerves! A poor delivery from Haris Rauf and Pat Cummins pounces onto it. Short and wide on off, Pat Cummins just slaps it over point and helps himself to a boundary. Australia need 15 more runs.

30.3

1WD

Haris Rauf to Pat Cummins

WIDE! That doesn't help Pakistan's cause one bit! Haris Rauf is shell-shocked by the decision from the umpire. Digs it short and over leg, Pat Cummins awkwardly ducks across and lets it go through.

30.3

Haris Rauf to Pat Cummins

Pitched up, on off, Pat Cummins lofts it over backward point and gets two more runs. Captain leading from the front and is taking his side close to the finish line.

30.4

Haris Rauf to Pat Cummins

Hard length, on middle and off, Pat Cummins shows full face of the bat and pushes it back to the bowler.

30.5

Haris Rauf to Pat Cummins

Fuller and on middle, this one keeps a bit low and skids off the deck, Pat Cummins jams it out to mid on. Haris Rauf tumbles on his follow-through again!

30.6

Haris Rauf to Pat Cummins

FOUR! Beautiful shot and the equation is now down to single digits! A touch too full and on off, Pat Cummins stands still and times his drive well past mid off to his left and gets a boundary. Australia need just 8 more runs now.

Till Now Score: 196/8

(31 Overs)

P Cummins

26(26)

M Starc

0(2)

H Rauf

8-0-65-3

Over 31 ·196 Runs

1WD

29.1

Shaheen Afridi to Pat Cummins

Digs it short and over off, Pat Cummins rides the bounce beautifully and punches it to point. The fielder fumbles and the ball goes through his hands for a couple of runs.

29.2

Shaheen Afridi to Pat Cummins

On a hard length, on off, Pat Cummins winds up for a big shot but adjusts at the very end and just check it to mid off.

29.3

Shaheen Afridi to Pat Cummins

Back of a length and over middle, Pat Cummins dabs it down the deck.

29.4

Shaheen Afridi to Pat Cummins

OUT! RUN OUT! Oh, dear, that's sloppy from Sean Abbott and this wicket could cost them the game. Shaheen Afridi bangs it into the deck, on a back of a length and on off, Pat Cummins punches it well through cover and gets two runs with ease. Salman Agha charges for the ball, slides ahead and picks it up nicely to throw it. His throw lacks power and it dribbles towards the bowling end. Pat Cummins sets off for the third and so does Sean Abbott. Shaheen Afridi moves across to collect the ball and turns around to hit the bullseye at the striker's end. Sean Abbott wasn't expecting the throw to be relayed back at his end and failed to make his ground in time. The third umpire is called into action and the replays show that Sean is short of his crease. Big, big moment in the game.

29.5

Shaheen Afridi to Mitchell Starc

Gets the yorker with a bit of tail back into the left-hander from over the wicket, on middle and leg, Mitchell Starc gets his bat out in front and digs it out to mid on.

29.6

Shaheen Afridi to Mitchell Starc

Afridi goes into the wicket but the line is not close enough to make the batter play, Mitchell Starc lets it go. Afridi ends with figures of 10-0-43-2. Australia need 19 runs.

Till Now Score: 185/8

(30 Overs)

M Starc

0(2)

P Cummins

16(20)

S Afridi

10-0-43-2

Over 30 ·185 Runs

28.1

Haris Rauf to Sean Abbott

Serves it on a hard length from over the wicket with a deepish short leg in place. Bowls it on off, Sean Abbott goes deep in his crease and pushes it to the right of Rauf for a single.

28.2

Haris Rauf to Pat Cummins

Shortish delivery, a hint of width on off, Cummins tries to flay it away on the off side but gets beaten by the extra bounce as the ball goes over the bat.

28.3

Haris Rauf to Pat Cummins

Rauf sees the batter back away and he follows him, on a shortish length, Cummins nudges it off his ribs to deep fine leg for a run. Australia need 29 runs.

28.4

Haris Rauf to Sean Abbott

Cummins was gone had the throw hit! A big opportunity missed by Rauf! Rauf lands it on a back of a length, on off, Abbott rises with the bounce and drops it down on the off side. Cummins sets off for the run but gets sent back halfway through the run. Rauf swoops in to his left on his follow through. Turns around and fires in a throw at the bowling end. Cummins had given up and was gone for all money had the throw hit.

28.5

Haris Rauf to Sean Abbott

Did that carry? Short and around off, Sean Abbott pulls it in front of square and hits it a bit uppishly. The ball lands in front of Babar Azam at mid-wicket who lets it go through his legs and concedes a couple of runs.

28.6

Haris Rauf to Sean Abbott

FOUR! Easy pickings! Too straight, at the hips, on a hard length, Sean Abbott glances it off the back foot and beats the sliding deep fine leg fielder to his right for a boundary. Australia need 23 runs.

Till Now Score: 181/7

(29 Overs)

S Abbott

13(19)

P Cummins

12(16)

H Rauf

7-0-54-3

Over 29 ·181 Runs

27.1

Shaheen Afridi to Sean Abbott

Angling in, at the hips, on a hard length, Sean Abbott tickles it down to deep fine leg and gets to the other end.

27.2

Shaheen Afridi to Pat Cummins

In and around the off-stump line from around the wicket, on a good length, Cummins dabs it from the crease to backward point.

27.3

Shaheen Afridi to Pat Cummins

Good bumper! Sharp and quick, at the left shoulder of the batter, Cummins hurriedly ducks and gets out of the way. Smiles exchanged between Cummins and Afridi.

27.4

Shaheen Afridi to Pat Cummins

Delivers it on a back of a length, not as quick as the previous delivery, Cummins confidently keeps it out on the off side.

27.5

Shaheen Afridi to Pat Cummins

With a silly point in place, on a back of a length, on middle and leg, Cummins glances it down to deep fine leg and picks up a single.

27.6

Shaheen Afridi to Sean Abbott

Afridi goes into the wicket, on middle and leg, Abbott brings out the pull and hits it to deep backward square leg for a run. Australia need 31 runs.

Till Now Score: 173/7

(28 Overs)

S Abbott

6(15)

P Cummins

11(14)

S Afridi

9-0-39-2

Over 28 ·173 Runs

26.1

1WD

Naseem Shah to Sean Abbott

WIDE! Naseem sprays it down leg, on a length, Sean Abbott misses the tickle. Wide given.

26.1

Naseem Shah to Sean Abbott

With a short leg in place, Naseem goes short, on middle and leg, Sean Abbott hops and swivels to help the pull down to deep fine leg for a run.

26.2

1WD

Naseem Shah to Pat Cummins

WIDE! Way too short by Naseem, on middle and leg, Cummins ducks and lets it go. Wided. 3 runs off 1 legal ball.

26.2

Naseem Shah to Pat Cummins

Naseem serves another bumper, around off, Cummins fends it down safely on the off side.

26.3

Naseem Shah to Pat Cummins

A deepish silly point in place now instead of a short leg, on a shortish length, on off, Cummins gets on his toes and keeps it out.

26.4

Naseem Shah to Pat Cummins

Gets the ball to climb onto the batter, short and on off, Cummins rises with the bounce and defends it down to the left of the man at silly point.

26.5

Naseem Shah to Pat Cummins

Naseem continues to go into the wicket, on off, Cummins gets on the back foot and fends it down.

26.6

Naseem Shah to Pat Cummins

On a back of a length, angling in, on off, Cummins pushes it with a straight bat to mid off.

Till Now Score: 170/7

(27 Overs)

P Cummins

10(10)

S Abbott

4(13)

N Shah

7-0-39-1

Over 27 ·170 Runs

1WD

25.1

Mohammad Hasnain to Aaron Hardie

OUT! TIMBER! Mohammad Hasnain strikes! Hasnain did not have the best of the first spells but has fought back well in the second spell and he now gets the reward. Hasnain hits the deck hard and gets the ball to skid through, on a nagging length, at the stumps, Aaron Hardie premeditates as he backs away to the leg side and ends up giving himself too much room. Hardie goes for the cut but fails to connect. The ball scoots under his bat and clatters into the stumps. Hardie goes for 10 (19). Australia are now 155/7, needing 49 runs.

25.2

Mohammad Hasnain to Pat Cummins

FOUR! Cummins is up and running! Short and wide on off, there to be put away, Cummins obliges as he cracks the cut and beats the man in the deep to his left for a boundary.

25.3

Mohammad Hasnain to Pat Cummins

So nearly chopped it back onto the stumps! A skiddy short delivery, on off, Cummins hops and tries to stay leg side of the ball as he looks to fend it down on the off side. Gets an inside edge that sneaks past the stumps and rolls down to deep fine leg for a couple of runs.

25.4

1WD

Mohammad Hasnain to Pat Cummins

WIDE! Mohammad Hasnain serves a bumper but this is too short and it goes over the batter's head for a wide.

25.4

1WD

Mohammad Hasnain to Pat Cummins

WIDE! And again! Hasnain digs it in short but it is too short and it sails over the batter's head for a wide.

25.4

Mohammad Hasnain to Pat Cummins

On the fuller side, on off, Cummins eases the drive to cover.

25.5

Mohammad Hasnain to Pat Cummins

Full at the stumps, Pat Cummins clips it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

25.6

Mohammad Hasnain to Pat Cummins

Hasnain bashes the hard length, on off and middle, Pat Cummins hangs back and jabs it to the left of deep square leg for two more runs. Australia get 12 runs off the over despite the loss of Hardie. They need 37 more runs to win with 3 wickets in hand.

Till Now Score: 167/7

(26 Overs)

P Cummins

10(5)

S Abbott

3(12)

M Hasnain

6-0-45-1

Over 26 ·167 Runs

1WD

24.1

Naseem Shah to Aaron Hardie

Naseem serves it on a back of a length, on off, Hardie punches it square of the wicket on the off side and takes the single.

24.2

Naseem Shah to Sean Abbott

Lands it full, on off, Sean Abbott drives it confidently to mid off.

24.3

Naseem Shah to Sean Abbott

Naseem digs it in short and gets it around the chest of the batter, Sean Abbott is late on the pull and mistimes the shot to mid-wicket.

24.4

Naseem Shah to Sean Abbott

Naseem continues to bowl into the wicket, on off, Sean Abbott swivels for the pull but he fails to connect as the ball goes under the bat.

24.5

Naseem Shah to Sean Abbott

Another attempted bumper from Naseem, at the ribcage of the batter, Sean Abbott hops and fends it down safely on the leg side.

24.6

Naseem Shah to Sean Abbott

Oh, that could have gone anywhere! Naseem digs it in short again, at the batter, Sean Abbott hops to keep it out but the ball gets big on him. It hits the splice of the bat and falls in the vacant short leg region.

Till Now Score: 155/6

(25 Overs)

S Abbott

3(12)

A Hardie

10(18)

N Shah

6-0-36-1

Over 25 ·155 Runs

23.1

Mohammad Hasnain to Aaron Hardie

Slanting in, on a good length, on middle, Hardie looks to play at it but ekes out an inside edge onto the pads.

23.2

Mohammad Hasnain to Aaron Hardie

Delivers it on a back of a length, on off, Hardie punches it in front of square on the off side. The fielder in the deep is a bit late to get in off the ropes and the batters steal the second run. Good running!

23.3

Mohammad Hasnain to Aaron Hardie

A huge shout for LBW but the umpire remains unmoved! Mohammad Hasnain is convinced but Rizwan is not convinced enough to take the review. This jags back in off a good length, around off, Hardie gets on the front foot to keep it out with a straight bat. Gets beaten on the inside edge and hits him high on the back leg. The Ball Tracking shows that the ball would have gone over the stumps. So, a wise decision not to review.

23.4

Mohammad Hasnain to Aaron Hardie

Fuller and on off, Hardie firms the drive back to the bowler. Hasnain turns around and tries to flick the ball towards the stumps at the bowling end to catch Sean by surprise but he never left his crease.

23.5

Mohammad Hasnain to Aaron Hardie

Fuller and around off, Hardie makes the leave. The ball does not carry to the keeper and goes on the bounce to Rizwan.

23.6

Mohammad Hasnain to Aaron Hardie

Bowls it on a short of a length, on middle, Hardie punches it wide of mid on and takes a single.

Till Now Score: 154/6

(24 Overs)

A Hardie

9(17)

S Abbott

3(7)

M Hasnain

5-0-33-0

Over 24 ·154 Runs

22.1

Haris Rauf to Sean Abbott

This is on a back of a length, on off, Sean Abbott hops and drops it with soft hands in front of cover. Looks for a single but gets sent back by Hardie.

22.2

Haris Rauf to Sean Abbott

Rauf dishes it out on a hard length, on off, Sean Abbott hangs back and steers it between cover-point and backward point for a run.

22.3

Haris Rauf to Aaron Hardie

Rauf digs it in short, at the helmet of the batter, Hardie rides the bounce and pulls it along the ground to deep square leg for a run.

22.4

1WD

Haris Rauf to Sean Abbott

WIDE! With a deepish silly point in place, Rauf goes short but gets the line wrong, down leg. Sean Abbott ducks and lets it go.

22.4

Haris Rauf to Sean Abbott

On a length, attacking the stumps, Sean Abbott covers the line of the ball and keeps it out on the off side.

22.5

Haris Rauf to Sean Abbott

Rauf takes pace off and hits the deck hard, Sean Abbott tries to drag the pull from outside off but swings early and fails to connect. Rauf falls over in his follow through and seems to have hurt his left knee. Nothing serious as Rauf gets back up on his feet.

22.6

Haris Rauf to Sean Abbott

Pitched up by Rauf, on off, Sean Abbott lunges and times the drive nicely to mid off.

Till Now Score: 151/6

(23 Overs)

S Abbott

3(7)

A Hardie

6(11)

H Rauf

6-0-46-3

Over 23 ·151 Runs

1WD

21.1

Shaheen Afridi to Sean Abbott

On a short of a length, over middle, Sean Abbott pulls it through mid-wicket and gets to the other end.

21.2

Shaheen Afridi to Aaron Hardie

On a nagging length, on off and middle, Aaron Hardie hangs back and defends it down the deck.

21.3

Shaheen Afridi to Aaron Hardie

Fuller this time from Afridi, on a length, on middle, Hardie nudges it to mid-wicket.

21.4

Shaheen Afridi to Aaron Hardie

Comes from around the wicket and bowls the tempter, full and wide on off, Aaron Hardie does not fall for the trap and leaves it all alone.

21.5

Shaheen Afridi to Aaron Hardie

Tucks the batter up for room, on a back of a length, on off, Hardie hops and stabs it down on the off side.

21.6

Shaheen Afridi to Aaron Hardie

Back to over the wicket now, full and on off, Hardie gets on the front foot to block it out down the deck.

Till Now Score: 148/6

(22 Overs)

A Hardie

5(10)

S Abbott

2(2)

S Afridi

8-0-36-2

Over 22 ·148 Runs

20.1

Haris Rauf to Marnus Labuschagne

OUT! TAKEN! Australia lose two in quick succession and it is game on! Haris digs it in short, around off, Marnus Labuschagne hops and tries to rise with the bounce to glide it down to deep third with an opened bat face. The ball gets big on him and plays it a bit too close to his body. Fails to control the shot as it catches the shoulder of the bat and flies down to deep third. Irfan Khan runs in off the ropes and slides in front to take the catch. From 113/2, Australia have slipped to 139/5, needing 65 runs.

20.2

Haris Rauf to Glenn Maxwell

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Two in two for Rauf! The game has turned on its head and how! Australia lose three in quick succession without adding a run and Haris Rauf is now on a hattrick! Rauf steams in from over the wicket and lands it on a nagging length, around off, Glenn Maxwell looks to get closer to the line of the ball and ends up having a slight poke at the delivery. Gets a feather on it and the keeper, Mohammad Rizwan does the rest. Pakistan have their tails up. Australia are 6 down now and still need 65 more.

20.3

Haris Rauf to Sean Abbott

Nerves of steel from Abbott! Haris Rauf overcompensates and goes very full, on leg, Sean Abbott just flicks it off his pads to deep fine leg for a single.

20.4

Haris Rauf to Aaron Hardie

Almost another one! The crowd is right behind the visitors and batting suddenly looks like a big task in the middle! Rauf keeps it short and over off, Aaron Hardie looks to fend it out but gets hurried a bit. The ball lobs off the shoulder of the bat and falls well in short of the fielder at backward point. They cross.

20.5

Haris Rauf to Sean Abbott

TWO WIDES! Fired down leg and Sean Abbott misses on the flick. Mohammad Rizwan fails to collect it cleanly and allows the batter an extra run.

20.5

Haris Rauf to Aaron Hardie

Short again, over middle and off, Aaron Hardie ducks under and lets this go through.

20.6

Haris Rauf to Aaron Hardie

FOUR! Edged away! Fortuitous boundary for Hardie. Rauf bashes the hard length and keeps it around off, Hardie fiddles at the delivery and gets an outside edge that flies well over the leaping keeper to his right. End of an eventful over. 8 runs and 2 wickets off it. Australia need 57 more.

Till Now Score: 147/6

(21 Overs)

A Hardie

5(5)

S Abbott

1(1)

H Rauf

5-0-43-3

Over 21 ·147 Runs

19.1

Shaheen Afridi to Marnus Labuschagne

Bangs it into the deck, on a shorter length, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne rolls his wrist on the ball and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

19.2

Shaheen Afridi to Josh Inglis

Banged in short, outside leg, Afridi rolls his fingers over the ball, Inglis makes room and flat bats it over mid-off fielder for a brace.

19.3

Shaheen Afridi to Josh Inglis

SIX! Wow, that's a great shot from Inglis but an even better effort from Irfan Khan at the fence. In vain though because he stepped on the fence well before attempting to pull it back in. This is dug in short and over middle, Josh Inglis pulls and gets a good connection well over deep mid-wicket. Irfan Khan steps on the boundary cushion, uses that extra elevation, times his leap behind perfectly to get to the ball and throws it back in before falling over.

19.4

Shaheen Afridi to Josh Inglis

OUT! CAUGHT! Oh dear, a blinder from Irfan Khan soon after that valiant effort and this it just outstanding stuff! Pakistan needed something special in the middle and they just got that. Afridi digs it in short again, but not very short, on middle. This sits up well for Josh Inglis to pull but he gets a bit late on the shot. Hits it flat and to the left of deep mid-wicket. Irfan Khan is quick across the turf and dives to his left to grab the ball with both his hands. Josh Inglis departs after a well made 49 off 42 and Pakistan will see a slight opening to push themselves through now.

19.5

Shaheen Afridi to Aaron Hardie

Angling away, on a good length, on off, Hardie defends it down on the off side.

19.6

Shaheen Afridi to Aaron Hardie

On length from over the wicket, on the off stump, angling across, Hardie drops his hands and let's it through to the keeper to end that over.

Till Now Score: 139/4

(20 Overs)

A Hardie

0(2)

M Labuschagne

16(12)

S Afridi

7-0-35-2

Over 20 ·139 Runs

18.1

Haris Rauf to Marnus Labuschagne

Full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne pushes it to mid off.

18.2

Haris Rauf to Marnus Labuschagne

Pitched in short, way outside off, comes off quicker off the wicket. Marnus hangs back, swivels and guides it towards deep square leg and picks up another single.

18.3

Haris Rauf to Josh Inglis

Slanting in, on a short of a length, on leg, Josh Inglis gets inside the line and helps it on its way to deep fine for a single.

18.4

Haris Rauf to Marnus Labuschagne

Banged in short again, directed into the body, towards the batter, Marnus is quick to judge the length, hangs back and half pulls it over mid-wicket for a brace. Nice intensity in running there by the two Australian batters.

18.5

Haris Rauf to Marnus Labuschagne

What a nice shot from Labuschagne! Makes room for himself going way down to the leg side and swats this short of a length delivery through the gap at point. Gets three runs off it.

18.6

Haris Rauf to Josh Inglis

Swing and a miss to end that Rauf over. Pitched in short, Inglis makes room to glide it over short third but misses by a long margin and it goes through to the keeper's gloves.

Till Now Score: 130/3

(19 Overs)

J Inglis

41(39)

M Labuschagne

15(11)

H Rauf

4-0-35-1

Over 19 ·130 Runs

17.1

Shaheen Afridi to Josh Inglis

Charges in from over the wicket and lands it full, at the stumps, Josh Inglis drives it to mid on.

17.2

Shaheen Afridi to Josh Inglis

Nudged away for another single. Full and onto the pads, Inglis gets his bat ahead of his pads in time and it trickles away towards backward square leg for a single.

17.3

Shaheen Afridi to Marnus Labuschagne

Outside off, on a length, Marnus Labuschagne is happy to leave it alone.

17.4

Shaheen Afridi to Marnus Labuschagne

Comes in from around the wicket does Afridi, fuller in length, angled into the pads. Labuschange defends it down the deck.

17.5

Shaheen Afridi to Marnus Labuschagne

FOUR! What timing! Sublime from Labuschagne! Afridi bowls this on a length, on off, Marnus Labuschagne with a steady head position just leans a bit and times his shot perfectly to the right of mid off for a boundary.

17.6

Shaheen Afridi to Marnus Labuschagne

Slightly back of a length, angled towards middle stump, Marnus taps it toward square leg for a single.

Till Now Score: 123/3

(18 Overs)

M Labuschagne

9(7)

J Inglis

40(37)

S Afridi

6-0-26-1

Over 18 ·123 Runs

16.1

Haris Rauf to Josh Inglis

Nicely bowled! So nearly chopped it back onto the stumps! On a good length, just around off with the angle coming in, Josh Inglis looks to cut it square but gets a thick inside edge that goes past the stumps to deep fine leg for a single.

16.2

Haris Rauf to Steven Smith

FOUR! Cannot bowl there to Steven Smith! A bit short of a length and outside off, Steven Smith is quick to rock back and punches it through point. Naseem Shah from deep point charges to his right and slides but fails to keep it in.

16.3

1WD

Haris Rauf to Steven Smith

WIDE! Very short and over middle, Steven Smith fails to ramp it over and the umpire calls it a wide.

16.3

Haris Rauf to Steven Smith

OUT! CAUGHT! Haris Rauf gets away with that delivery and Steven Smith will be kicking himself for giving away his wicket to a delivery he would have put away 9 times out of 10. Rauf offers width and keeps it short, outside off, Steven Smith hops back and looks to slash it over the infield on off but fails to get the elevation. Hits it towards backward point where Saim Ayub times his leap right and takes a very fine catch over his head. Steven Smith walks back for 44 off 46 balls and Australia are now 113/3, needing 91 more runs.

16.4

Haris Rauf to Marnus Labuschagne

Starts off to Marnus on a back of a length, Marnus hops, skips and defends it back into the ground with a high elbow.

16.5

Haris Rauf to Marnus Labuschagne

FOUR! Streaky way to get off the mark! Short and over off from Rauf, Marnus Labuschagne rides the bounce and ramps it off the outer half of the bat. The ball flies over the first slip and races away to the fence.

16.6

Haris Rauf to Marnus Labuschagne

Pitched in short, just outside off, this one comes into the batter off the wicket and Marnus waits back to defend it back into the ground.

Till Now Score: 117/3

(17 Overs)

M Labuschagne

4(3)

J Inglis

39(35)

H Rauf

3-0-28-1

Over 17 ·117 Runs

1WD

15.1

Shaheen Afridi to Steven Smith

On a length, on off, Steven Smith taps it to mid off.

15.2

Shaheen Afridi to Steven Smith

On a good length, on off, Smith punches it to deep cover for a single.

15.3

Shaheen Afridi to Josh Inglis

Fires it in full and at the stumps, Josh Inglis is hurried a bit but manages to squeeze it out to mid on.

15.4

Shaheen Afridi to Josh Inglis

On a length, on off, Josh Inglis punches it hard but straight to cover.

15.5

Shaheen Afridi to Josh Inglis

Digs it short and over middle, Josh Inglis quickly swivels across and helps the pull square on the leg side to deep square leg for a single.

15.6

Shaheen Afridi to Steven Smith

Into the stumps, on a hard length, Steven Smith with deft hands turns it around to mid-wicket. Australia need 97 more runs to win.

Till Now Score: 107/2

(16 Overs)

S Smith

40(44)

J Inglis

38(34)

S Afridi

5-0-20-1

Over 16 ·107 Runs

14.1

Haris Rauf to Steven Smith

On a length, on off, Steven Smith miscues his shot through off and gets an inside edge to square leg for a single.

14.2

Haris Rauf to Josh Inglis

FOUR! Fortune favouring the brave! Rauf bangs it into the deck, on a length and Josh Inglis looks to open the bat face and steer it fine. Gets a faint outside edge that goes between the keeper and wide first slip for a boundary.

14.3

Haris Rauf to Josh Inglis

FIVE WIDES! It's all going one way now! Fired in full and down leg, Josh Inglis looks to flick but misses. The ball is well away from the reach of Rizwan's dive to his left and races away for a boundary.

14.3

Haris Rauf to Josh Inglis

On a length, on off, Josh Inglis gets right behind the line and dabs it to mid off.

14.4

Haris Rauf to Josh Inglis

Fuller than a good length, on off, Josh Inglis opens the bat face and with soft hands glides it to short third.

14.5

Haris Rauf to Josh Inglis

On a length, on off, Josh Inglis hops back and tucks it across in front of deep mid-wicket for a single.

14.6

Haris Rauf to Steven Smith

A very expensive over from Haris Rauf comes to an end! 12 runs off it. This is short and over off, Steven Smith waits for the ball to get to him and rolls his wrists over the ball, pulling it along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Till Now Score: 105/2

(15 Overs)

S Smith

39(41)

J Inglis

37(31)

H Rauf

2-0-18-0

Over 15 ·105 Runs

13.1

Mohammad Hasnain to Steven Smith

Good length, on off, Steven Smith gets right behind the line and knocks it down to mid off.

13.2

Mohammad Hasnain to Steven Smith

FOUR! Classic Smith! Hasnain errs by a bit and Smith cashes in! On a length, outside off, Smith drives it beautifully through the gap at cover for a boundary.

13.3

Mohammad Hasnain to Steven Smith

On middle and leg, on a length, Steven Smith clips it to fine leg for a single.

13.4

Mohammad Hasnain to Josh Inglis

Goes very full, on off does Hasnain, Josh Inglis eases it out to mid off.

13.5

Mohammad Hasnain to Josh Inglis

SIX! Gets more than enough on it to send it sailing over the fence. Mohammad Hasnain digs it in short and angles it into the batter on leg, Josh Inglis just helps it on its way over deep fine leg for a biggie.

13.6

Mohammad Hasnain to Josh Inglis

FOUR! Hasnain's struggle to contain runs continues and this partnership is blooming now. Short and on middle, Josh Inglis pulls and gets it over mid-wicket for a boundary to end the over.

Till Now Score: 93/2

(14 Overs)

J Inglis

32(27)

S Smith

37(39)

M Hasnain

4-0-30-0

Over 14 ·93 Runs

12.1

Haris Rauf to Josh Inglis

Starts from over the wicket and lands the first one on a good length, on off, Josh Inglis stays rooted and plays it to cover where Irfan Khan fails to collect it cleanly allowing the batters to cross.

12.2

Haris Rauf to Steven Smith

On a length, outside off, Steven Smith with very soft hands sticks his bat ahead and stabs it down the deck.

12.3

Haris Rauf to Steven Smith

Fuller and outside off, Steven Smith sees the line and opts to shoulder arms.

12.4

Haris Rauf to Steven Smith

Fuller in length, on off, Steven Smith frees his arms and drives it well but can't get it past cover.

12.5

Haris Rauf to Steven Smith

Angles it in, on a good length, on off, Steven Smith covers the line and looks to play at it with a straight bat. Gets a thick outside edge that rolls behind to deep third for a single. The partnership is now up to 46 runs!

12.6

Haris Rauf to Josh Inglis

FOUR! Beautiful shot from Inglis! Brings up the 50-run partnership between these two. A bit too full, on off, Josh Inglis leans on it and times his drive well past mid off to his left. Australia need 126 more runs to win in 222 balls!

Till Now Score: 78/2

(13 Overs)

J Inglis

22(24)

S Smith

32(36)

H Rauf

1-0-6-0

Over 13 ·78 Runs

11.1

Mohammad Hasnain to Steven Smith

Back of a length, on middle, Steven Smith hops back and tucks it to the right of mid on for a single.

11.2

Mohammad Hasnain to Josh Inglis

Goes full and attacks the stumps, Josh Inglis drives it well to the left of mid on who dives and makes a fine stop to keep it down to just a single.

11.3

Mohammad Hasnain to Steven Smith

On a length, on off, Steven Smith gets closer to the line and knocks it down to cover.

11.4

Mohammad Hasnain to Steven Smith

Hits the deck hard, on a short of a length, over off, Steven Smith dabs it down the deck.

11.5

Mohammad Hasnain to Steven Smith

Full and angling into the pads, Steven Smith clips it off his pads to deep square leg and comfortably gets two runs.

11.6

Mohammad Hasnain to Steven Smith

Back of a length, on off, Steven Smith punches it with a straight bat to mid on.

Till Now Score: 72/2

(12 Overs)

S Smith

31(32)

J Inglis

17(22)

M Hasnain

3-0-15-0

Over 12 ·72 Runs

10.1

Naseem Shah to Steven Smith

From over the wicket, Naseem gets some away movement off the deck, well outside off, on a length, Steven Smith lets it go past.

10.2

Naseem Shah to Steven Smith

Gets the line a bit closer this time, on a length and outside off, Steven Smith gets closer to the line and punches it through covers for a single.

10.3

Naseem Shah to Josh Inglis

Nicely bowled! Hits the right length, just outside off with some extra bounce off the deck. Josh Inglis has a feel for it but the ball whizzes past the outside edge.

10.4

Naseem Shah to Josh Inglis

Gets it right again. On a good length, over off with a hint of away shape off the deck. Josh Inglis confidently blocks it down the deck.

10.5

Naseem Shah to Josh Inglis

SIX! Latched and dispatched with ease! Short and over off, Josh Inglis quickly reads the length and nails his pull over mid-wicket for a biggie.

10.6

Naseem Shah to Josh Inglis

Short and outside off, Josh Inglis looks to ride the bounce and punch it away but miscues off the inside edge to the on side.

Till Now Score: 68/2

(11 Overs)

J Inglis

16(21)

S Smith

28(27)

N Shah

5-0-35-1

Over 11 ·68 Runs

9.1

Mohammad Hasnain to Josh Inglis

Pitched by Hasnain, on off, driven to mid off with a straight bat by Inglis.

9.2

Mohammad Hasnain to Josh Inglis

Angling into the pads, on a length, Inglis works it wide of mid-wicket and calls Smith through for a quick single.

9.3

Mohammad Hasnain to Steven Smith

Honing in at the stumps, on a good length, Smith gets inside the line and whips it off the pads to mid-wicket.

9.4

Mohammad Hasnain to Steven Smith

This shoots off the deck slightly, on a nagging length, on off, Smith accounts for the extra bounce and fends it down on the off side.

9.5

Mohammad Hasnain to Steven Smith

This is on a back of a length, outside the off stump, Smith hops and defends it down the deck.

9.6

Mohammad Hasnain to Steven Smith

Oh, a tight single! Hasnain bowls it on a short of a length, on off, Smith taps it with soft hands in front of mid on and gets to the other end quickly. Irfan Khan swoops in and picks it up cleanly. Fires in a throw at the bowling end but misses. It would have been interesting had the throw hit.

Till Now Score: 61/2

(10 Overs)

S Smith

27(25)

J Inglis

10(17)

M Hasnain

2-0-11-0

Over 10 ·61 Runs

8.1

Naseem Shah to Josh Inglis

Naseem gets a change of end! Steams in from over the wicket and serves it on a hard length, on off, Inglis is firmly behind it on the back foot.

8.2

Naseem Shah to Josh Inglis

On a short of a length, outside off, Josh cuts it on the bounce towards backward point where Ayub dives to his left to make the stop.

8.3

Naseem Shah to Josh Inglis

DROPPED! Irfan Khan puts it down! Naseem bends his back and digs it in short. Gets a good lift off the deck, on off, Josh Inglis looks to fend it down on the off side but the ball gets big on him and the ball skids off the deck. Catches the shoulder of the bat and it flies towards gully where Irfan Khan leaps to his right but fails to cling on. The ball hits his palm and goes to the right of the backward point fielder who moved to his left in anticipation. They cross.

8.4

Naseem Shah to Steven Smith

On a good length, outside off, Steven Smith lets it go.

8.5

Naseem Shah to Steven Smith

At 141.3 kph, on off, on a shortish length, Steven Smith drops his wrists and lets the ball go through.

8.6

Naseem Shah to Steven Smith

FOUR! Quality shot! Naseem bowls it short and it is fractionally wide on off, Smith lets the ball come to him and plays it right under his eyes. Cuts it past backward point for a boundary.

Till Now Score: 59/2

(9 Overs)

S Smith

26(21)

J Inglis

9(15)

N Shah

4-0-28-1

Over 9 ·59 Runs

7.1

Mohammad Hasnain to Josh Inglis

Hasnain begins from over the wicket, on a back of a length, on off and middle, Josh Inglis hops to defend it back to the bowler.

7.2

Mohammad Hasnain to Josh Inglis

At 139.8 kph, on a good length, on off, Inglis gets hurried but manages to get his bat in the line of the ball and block it out.

7.3

Mohammad Hasnain to Josh Inglis

Too full and on the pads, Josh Inglis flicks it along the ground to deep backward square leg for a single.

7.4

Mohammad Hasnain to Steven Smith

FOUR! Beautiful shot! Hasnain hurls it full and on off, Steven Smith covers the line of the ball and lets his hands flow into the shot. Drives it to the left of mid on for a boundary. The 50 comes up for Australia!

7.5

Mohammad Hasnain to Steven Smith

The length is pulled back now, outside off, Smith stays back and pats it down on the off side.

7.6

Mohammad Hasnain to Steven Smith

FOUR! Short and punished! Hasnain bangs it into the deck but does not get it short enough to trouble the batter. Steven Smith rides the bounce nicely and rolls his wrists to control the pull. Hits it to the left of deep backward square leg for four more runs.

Till Now Score: 54/2

(8 Overs)

S Smith

22(18)

J Inglis

8(12)

M Hasnain

1-0-9-0

Over 8 ·54 Runs

6.1

Shaheen Afridi to Josh Inglis

Dishes it out on a hard length, on middle, Josh Inglis nudges it to mid-wicket off the back foot.

6.2

Shaheen Afridi to Josh Inglis

A touch fuller and a hint of inward shape, on middle and leg, Inglis clips it in front of mid-wicket and takes a quick single.

6.3

Shaheen Afridi to Steven Smith

Going across the batter, on a short of a length, Steven Smith hangs back and stabs it down the deck.

6.4

Shaheen Afridi to Steven Smith

Fuller and at the stumps, Steven Smith goes on the back foot and gets his bat out in front of the pads to defend it out on the off side.

6.5

Shaheen Afridi to Steven Smith

Angling away from the right-hander, on a length, Steven Smith makes a watchful leave.

6.6

Shaheen Afridi to Steven Smith

Full and wide on off, Steven Smith leans on it and creams the drive. The cover fielder dives to his right and takes the sting out of the ball. The ball rolls behind for a couple of runs.

Till Now Score: 45/2

(7 Overs)

S Smith

14(15)

J Inglis

7(9)

S Afridi

4-0-18-1

Over 7 ·45 Runs

5.1

Naseem Shah to Josh Inglis

Delivers it on a length, just outside the off stump, Josh Inglis presses forward and blocks it out.

5.2

Naseem Shah to Josh Inglis

Play and a miss! A bit of extra bounce and this zips off the deck, on a back of a length, Josh Inglis arches back to flay it away on the off side but misses. An optimistic shout for caught behind from Naseem but he found no interest from the men behind the bat.

5.3

1WD

Naseem Shah to Josh Inglis

WIDE! Drifts it down leg, on a good length, Josh Inglis misses the tickle. Wide given.

5.3

Naseem Shah to Josh Inglis

Hurls it on a length, around off, Josh Inglis gets a good stride in and punches it to cover.

5.4

Naseem Shah to Josh Inglis

FOUR! Width on offer and Inglis cashes in! Shaping away, short and wide on off, Josh Inglis reaches out and hits it all along the ground. Cuts it to the left of cover for a boundary.

5.5

Naseem Shah to Josh Inglis

Much better from Naseem! Attacking the stumps, on a good length, Inglis tries to work it away on the leg side with the angle but closes the bat face early. Gets a soft leading edge that rolls to the left of the bowler.

5.6

Naseem Shah to Josh Inglis

On the pads, on a length, Inglis tickles it down to deep fine leg and picks up one.

Till Now Score: 42/2

(6 Overs)

J Inglis

6(7)

S Smith

12(11)

N Shah

3-0-23-1

Over 6 ·42 Runs

1WD

4.1

Shaheen Afridi to Steven Smith

An absolute snorter from Afridi! Bends his back and digs it in short and over middle and leg, the ball kicks off the deck a bit more and Steven Smith is hurried as he looks to stick his bat ahead and keep it out. The ball goes off the shoulder and lands safe on the off side.

4.2

Shaheen Afridi to Steven Smith

This skids off the deck, on a back of a length, on off, Steven Smith goes on the back foot to defend it with a straight bat but gets beaten on the inside edge and wears it high on the back pad.

4.3

Shaheen Afridi to Steven Smith

This comes back in off the deck, on a back of a length, on middle, Steven Smith gets on top of it and tucks it right in between the two fielders stationed close at square leg. Smith comes back for the second run with ease.

4.4

Shaheen Afridi to Steven Smith

Hurls it on a length, on off, a hint of late inward movement, Steven Smith shows the full face of the bat and pushes it to the right of mid off for a single.

4.5

Shaheen Afridi to Josh Inglis

Angling away, on off, on a nagging length, Josh Inglis gets squared up slightly but does well to open the bat face and steer it down to deep third. Gets off the mark with a single.

4.6

Shaheen Afridi to Steven Smith

FOUR! Easy pickings! Too straight from Afridi, on a back of a length, at the hips, Steven Smith gets inside the line nice and early and helps it down to the deep fine leg fence for a boundary.

Till Now Score: 36/2

(5 Overs)

S Smith

12(11)

J Inglis

1(1)

S Afridi

3-0-15-1

Over 5 ·36 Runs

3.1

Naseem Shah to Jake Fraser-McGurk

In and around the off-stump line, angling in from over the wicket, on a nagging length, at 136.9 kph, Jake Fraser-McGurk punches it to mid on.

3.2

Naseem Shah to Jake Fraser-McGurk

A big mix-up but no harm done! Naseem bangs it on a back of a length, on off, Jake Fraser-McGurk awkwardly pulls it with the ball stopping in the surface. Miscues the pull but it lands safely in the vacant square leg region. JFM wants to come back for the second and is halfway down the track when Smith sends him back. He is struggling to make his ground as Babar fires in a throw towards the bowling end. Luckily for him, the ball plugs a bit in the outfield and pops out, resulting in all the pace coming off the ball and it balloons towards the bowler. This allows JFM to get back in with a dive.

3.3

Naseem Shah to Steven Smith

This is on a short of a length, on off, Smith keeps it out on the leg side.

3.4

1WD

Naseem Shah to Steven Smith

WIDE! Naseem bends his back and digs it in short but this sails over the batter's head for a wide.

3.4

Naseem Shah to Steven Smith

Honing in at the pads, on a back of a length, Steven Smith gets on his toes and gets inside the line to nudge it through square leg. Two fielders give it a chas and cut it off. Three runs taken.

3.5

Naseem Shah to Jake Fraser-McGurk

Full and on off, Jake Fraser-McGurk looks for a big swing but gets a thick outside edge that flies over backward point for a couple of runs.

3.6

Naseem Shah to Jake Fraser-McGurk

OUT! TAKEN! Naseem Shah roars in delight! Jake Fraser-McGurk runs out of luck and Pakistan have managed to send both openers back in the hut early. Naseem lands it on a back of a length, on middle and leg, Jake Fraser-McGurk hangs back and shapes up to go across the line. The ball gets big on him and hits the splice of the bat. It balloons towards wide mid on where Irfan Khan takes a dolly.

Till Now Score: 28/2

(4 Overs)

J Fraser-McGurk

16(14)

S Smith

5(6)

N Shah

2-0-17-1

Over 4 ·28 Runs

1WD

2.1

Shaheen Afridi to Jake Fraser-McGurk

Not in control but JFM gets away with it! Angling across the batter, near the tramline on off, on a length, Jake Fraser-McGurk stays rooted in the crease and flays at the delivery. Gets a thickish outside edge that flies down to deep third. Collected on the bounce by Naseem in the deep. They cross.

2.2

Shaheen Afridi to Matthew Short

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Fine catch by Saim Ayub! Shaheen Afridi gives Pakistan the early breakthrough. Afridi bashes the back of a length, on off, Matthew Short goes for the pull but fails to get on top of the bounce and tries to drag it away on the leg side. Gets a top edge that goes straight up towards backward point. The keeper, the deep third fielder and Saim Ayub from backward point converge with Ayub turning around, trying to settle under it from the mentioned position. He calls for it and takes a safe catch.

2.3

Shaheen Afridi to Steven Smith

Attacks the stumps, on a good length does Afridi, Steven Smith covers the line and tucks it across to mid-wicket.

2.4

Shaheen Afridi to Steven Smith

Afridi digs it in short, at the batter, Steven Smith rides the bounce and helps the pull to the left of deep backward square leg. Gets off the mark with a brace.

2.5

Shaheen Afridi to Steven Smith

This leaves the batter and it is on the fuller side, Steven Smith makes the leave.

2.6

Shaheen Afridi to Steven Smith

Shaping back into the right-hander, on a hard length, Steven Smith hops and goes deep in his crease to keep it out. End of a successful over for Afridi and Pakistan!

Till Now Score: 21/1

(3 Overs)

S Smith

2(4)

J Fraser-McGurk

13(10)

S Afridi

2-0-7-1

Over 3 ·21 Runs

1.1

Naseem Shah to Jake Fraser-McGurk

In the air...but safe! A real teaser for Babar Azam at mid off. Naseem serves it on a length, on off, Jake Fraser-McGurk looks to go back over the bowler's head but goes through his shot a bit early. Gets more height than distance on it and it goes very high towards mid off. Babar Azam turns around and goes after it. Gives it a good chase but the replays show that he almost overran the ball and it landed over his left shoulder. A couple of runs taken.

1.2

Naseem Shah to Jake Fraser-McGurk

Angling in, on a good length, on off, Jake Fraser-McGurk defends it out solidly.

1.3

Naseem Shah to Jake Fraser-McGurk

Slanting in again, on a length, on middle and leg, Jake Fraser-McGurk chips it up and over wide mid on for a couple of runs more.

1.4

1WD

Naseem Shah to Jake Fraser-McGurk

WIDE! On a back of a length but down leg, Jake Fraser-McGurk swings to heave it away but misses. Wide given.

1.4

Naseem Shah to Jake Fraser-McGurk

FOUR! Not the cleanest connection but JFM will take it! Fuller and on off, Jake Fraser-McGurk holds his shape and swipes across the line. Gets enough bat on it to clear mid-wicket and picks up a boundary.

1.5

Naseem Shah to Jake Fraser-McGurk

FOUR LEG BYES! A bit too straight from Naseem, on a nagging length, on the pads, Jake Fraser-McGurk tries to help it away but misses. The ball comes off his pads and races down to the deep fine leg fence for a boundary.

1.6

Naseem Shah to Jake Fraser-McGurk

A tighter line, on off and middle, on a hard length, Jake Fraser-McGurk dabs it down in front of mid-wicket and gets to the other end quickly. An expensive first over from Naseem. 14 runs off it.

Till Now Score: 18/0

(2 Overs)

J Fraser-McGurk

12(9)

M Short

1(3)

N Shah

1-0-10-0

Over 2 ·18 Runs

1WD

It will be Naseem Shah to share the attack from the other end!

Steven Smith walks in at number 3 for Australia!

Josh Inglis walks out to bat at number 4 for Australia!

First change in bowling for Pakistan as Mohammad Hasnain is introduced into the attack.

End of Powerplay 1! Pakistan are now allowed to have up to 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle.

Haris Rauf comes into the attack, replacing Naseem Shah.

Steven Smith is in for a flash interview during the break. He says that he is feeling nice out there and it is good to spend some time out in the middle. Shares that the talk has been about seeing the ball and playing the ball on its merit. Mentions that they got a good couple of overs and hopes that they can cruise through the rest of the chase.

Marnus Labuschagne is the new man in.

Aaron Hardie comes out to bat.

Glenn Maxwell walks out to bat next for Australia!

Sean Abbott walks out to bat next and will face the hattrick ball from Rauf!

Naseem Shah is off the field for the moment. He is seen stretching out his left hamstring.

The Australian skipper, Pat Cummins makes his way out to bat at number 9. Australia need 49 more runs off 149 balls.

Drinks! With the game hanging in the balance, Australia needing just 34 runs and Pakistan three wickets away from sealing a dramatic win, this breather couldn’t have come at a better moment. Pakistan are brimming with energy, sensing that one more breakthrough could edge them closer to sealing this thrilling game. However, a few loose extras gradually eased the pressure on Australia. Pat Cummins has shown remarkable composure, steadying the chase as he shoulders the responsibility for Australia. For Pakistan, all eyes will be on when Haris Rauf will return to the attack, who might just be the key to unlocking that crucial wicket they need to regain control. Shaheen Afridi is handed the ball for now!

Haris Rauf (6-0-46-3) comes back into the attack.

A direct hit! Pakistan are celebrating. Sean Abbott took it casually towards the end of the third run. Has he paid the price? Yes, he has. He is short of his crease when the throw hits the stumps.

Mitchell Starc is the new man in.

Naseem Shah (7-0-39-1) returns to the attack.

Oh, dear, this does not look good for Naseem Shah. He is suffering from cramps in his left leg. Michael Vaughan informs that Pakistan have received their second warning for failing to start the over within the stipulated 60 seconds. A third offence will result in a 5-run penalty. Naseem will be unable to continue. He is walking off with the physio.

Right then, we have had a fantastic start to the series, and if this match is any indication of what's to come, we are certainly in for an exciting series. By his own admission, it may have been closer than they would have liked, but Pat Cummins and his team will be pleased to have crossed the line. Meanwhile, Pakistan fought valiantly with the ball and can take heart from their spirited performance as they aim for a stronger batting display in the next game. The action now shifts to Adelaide, where Australia will look to seal the series, while Pakistan will be eager to bounce back and set up a series decider in Perth. The second ODI, another day-night affair, is scheduled for Friday, November 8, with the first ball at 3.30 am GMT. Join us early for all the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

0.1

Shaheen Afridi to Matthew Short

A hint of inward shape first up for Shaheen as he steams in from over the wicket. Lands it on a good length, on middle and leg, Matthew Short wrists it to mid-wicket.

0.2

Shaheen Afridi to Matthew Short

Sprayed on the pads, on a length, Matthew Short glances it down to deep backward square leg for a single. Short and Australia are underway!

0.3

Shaheen Afridi to Jake Fraser-McGurk

Shaping back into the right-hander, on the fuller side, Jake Fraser-McGurk goes deep in his crease and presents a straight bat to push it to mid off.

0.4

Shaheen Afridi to Jake Fraser-McGurk

Shaheen Afridi goes full in search of swing but gets the line slightly wrong, serves it on the pads, Jake Fraser-McGurk clips it through square leg. Naseem Shah runs and slides to his left from deep backward square leg to mop it up. A couple of runs for JFM to open his account.

0.5

Shaheen Afridi to Jake Fraser-McGurk

Angles one across the batter now, on a length, Jake Fraser-McGurk drops it with soft hands in front of cover and takes a quick single.

0.6

Shaheen Afridi to Matthew Short

Afridi drags the length back and gets the ball to move back into the right-hander, on a back of a length, Matthew Short sets himself up to heave it away but fails to get any bat on it. The ball goes under his bat and hits him high on the thigh pad.

Till Now Score: 4/0

(1 Overs)

M Short

1(3)

J Fraser-McGurk

3(3)

S Afridi

1-0-4-0

Over 1 ·4 Runs