Australia rotated through eight bowlers, with Mitchell Starc leading the charge, claiming three crucial wickets that set the tone for their dominant performance. The rest of the attack chipped in effectively, but the last 20-30 minutes allowed Pakistan some breathing room, which may sting a bit. With a target of 204 runs, Australia will back themselves to get the job done, yet Pakistan’s fierce bowling attack has the potential to make this chase challenging. Early breakthroughs will be essent

Shaheen Afridi chipped in with an entertaining cameo, but his stay was short-lived, ending with a clean strike from Starc. The tail, however, showed resilience, Naseem Shah and Irfan Khan forged a 27-run stand, and Naseem's spirited counterattack against spin kept the scoreboard ticking despite wickets falling around him. His late heroics lifted Pakistan to a total of 203, a score that had seemed far out of reach for much of the innings.

Babar Azam entered with confidence, showcasing his class with a few elegant strokes to settle Pakistan's nerves. While Mohammad Rizwan initially struggled to find his rhythm, the pair weathered the early onslaught and began building a promising partnership. However, the introduction of Adam Zampa disrupted Pakistan’s momentum, as he claimed the crucial wicket of Babar, further tightening Australia’s grip on the innings.

Australia put on a fantastic display with the ball, bowling the visitors out for a modest 203 runs. Although they might have aimed to keep Pakistan to an even lower total, this target is one Australia will feel confident chasing. They fully capitalized on winning the toss and opting to bowl, with Mitchell Starc setting the tone brilliantly from the outset, supported seamlessly by skipper Pat Cummins. Starc struck early, dismissing debutant Saim Ayub in his second over and following it up wit

Wow, What a turnaround! Naseem Shah’s late heroics has transformed Pakistan’s innings, pushing their total past 200 and giving them a real shot at competing with the ball. This knock will certainly inject some momentum into Pakistan's camp and they will hope to carry it on with the ball in hand.

Pat Cummins to Naseem Shah, ! TAKEN! Pat Cummins brings an end to the entertainment from Nasseem!

Pat Cummins to Naseem Shah, No run.

Pat Cummins to Naseem Shah, No run.

Pat Cummins to Mohammad Hasnain, 1 run.

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, Six!

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, Four!

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, No run.

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, ! Instant impact with the new bat for Naseem!

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Hasnain, 1 run.

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, 1 run.

Glenn Maxwell to Mohammad Hasnain, No run.

Glenn Maxwell to Naseem Shah, Fired in quicker and fuller, in middle and leg, Naseem Shah tucks it to deep square leg and takes the single.

Glenn Maxwell to Naseem Shah, No run.

Glenn Maxwell to Naseem Shah, Short and around off, Naseem punches it to backward point.

Glenn Maxwell to Naseem Shah, No run.

Glenn Maxwell to Naseem Shah, No run.

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Hasnain, A loud shout for LBW but that looks to be going down leg!

Mohammad Hasnain is the last man in.

Adam Zampa to Haris Rauf, ! b Adam Zampa.

Adam Zampa to Haris Rauf, Shorter and on middle and leg, Haris Rauf reads it well and pats it back to the bowler. 

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, Short and on middle, Naseem Shah waits for the ball and punches it to deep cover for a single. 

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, No run.

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, No run.

Glenn Maxwell to Haris Rauf, Slows it up and floats it full, on off, Haris Rauf gets a big stride in and pushes it to mid off.

Glenn Maxwell to Naseem Shah, Short and on off, quicker as well, Naseem Shah opens the bat face and cuts it to deep point for a single.

Change of bat for Naseem.

Glenn Maxwell to Naseem Shah, ! Naseem Shah gets enough on it!

Glenn Maxwell to Naseem Shah, Keeps it flat and short, on off and middle, defended with a straight bat by Naseem.

Haris Rauf is the new man in.

Glenn Maxwell to Naseem Shah, No run.

Glenn Maxwell to Irfan Khan, ! RUN OUT! Oh dear, what an unfortunate way to get out on debut! After a good knock under pressure, Irfan Khan has to trudge back!

Is Irfan short of his crease? Glenn Maxwell and Australia think so. Yes, the replays confirm that Irfan was short of his crease when Maxwell took the bails off.

Glenn Maxwell comes back into the attack.

Sean Abbott to Naseem Shah, Bowls it nice and straight, on middle, Naseem Shah looks to tuck it across but closely the bat face early. luckily for him, he does so with soft hands and the ball chops off the outside edge and falls down the deck. 

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, Short of a length, on off, Irfan Khan swats it to deep cover for a single.

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, No run.

Sean Abbott to Naseem Shah, Takes pace off and keeps it shorter and on off, Naseem Shah yet again hangs back and steers it to deep third for a single.

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, Short and over off, Irfan Khan stays rooted in the crease and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, No run.

Pat Cummins to Naseem Shah, Hits the deck hard, on a shorter length, over middle and off, Naseem Shah hops back and dabs it out in front of point. 

Pat Cummins to Naseem Shah, Keeps it wider on off, on a back of a length and pace off, Naseem Shah glides it late but straight to short third.

Pat Cummins to Irfan Khan, Short and over off, Irfan Khan rides the bounce and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Pat Cummins to Irfan Khan, Bangs the deck hard, over middle, with the angle coming in, Irfan Khan taps it to cover.

Pat Cummins to Naseem Shah, On a length, outside off with good pace behind the delivery, Naseem Shah waits back and steers it to deep third for a single.

Pat Cummins to Irfan Khan, Short of a length, over off, Irfan Khan stands tall and cuts it in front of deep point for a single.

Sean Abbott to Naseem Shah, No run.

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, 1 run.

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, Wide!

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, No run.

Sean Abbott to Naseem Shah, Oh, that could have been trouble for Naseem!

Sean Abbott to Naseem Shah, No run.

Sean Abbott to Naseem Shah, ! Naseem Shah makes the Free Hit count!

Sean Abbott to Naseem Shah, NO BALL! In and around the off-stump line, on a length, Naseem dabs it down in front of backward point. Abbott has overstepped. Free Hit coming up.

Pat Cummins to Irfan Khan, ! Short and punished! Cummins tries to bang it into the deck but fails to get it high enough to trouble the batter. Irfan stands tall and pulls it up and over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Pat Cummins to Irfan Khan, Pitched up, on off, Irfan knocks it down to mid off.

Pat Cummins to Naseem Shah, 1 run.

Pat Cummins to Irfan Khan, Cummins digs it in short, at the ribcage of the batter, Irfan is late on the pull and gets tucked up for room. Bunts it to the right of square leg for a single.

Pat Cummins to Irfan Khan, No run.

Pat Cummins to Naseem Shah, Cummins brings himself back into the attack and starts with a slip and a short leg in place. 

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, Slows the pace down and drags the length back, short and on off, Shah punches it to cover.

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, Tossed up, full and on middle, driven firmly to long off for a single.

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, 2 runs.

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, Short and on middle, Naseem Shah slaps it to cover.

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, No run.

Adam Zampa to Irfan Khan, Flat and short, on off, Irfan punches it wide of cover for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Naseem Shah, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Naseem Shah, No run.

Naseem Shah walks out to bat at number 9 for Pakistan!

Mitchell Starc to Shaheen Afridi, ! b Mitchell Starc.

Mitchell Starc to Shaheen Afridi, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Shaheen Afridi, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Shaheen Afridi, Four!

Adam Zampa to Shaheen Afridi, 1 run.

Adam Zampa to Shaheen Afridi, Four!

Adam Zampa to Shaheen Afridi, No run.

Mark Howard informs that Australia have received their first warning for failing to start the over within the stipulated 60 seconds.

Adam Zampa to Shaheen Afridi, ! Afridi goes big!

Adam Zampa to Shaheen Afridi, 2 runs.

Adam Zampa to Irfan Khan, Looped up, full and on off, Irfan steps out and drives it back to the bowler. Zampa fails to make a clean stop to his left. The ball gets parried behind for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Shaheen Afridi, Swing and a miss that, from Afridi there. Banged in short and wide, outside off from over the wicket, Afridi takes a swing at it and misses by a long margin and through to the keeper.

Mitchell Starc to Shaheen Afridi, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Irfan Khan, 1 run.

Mitchell Starc to Irfan Khan, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Irfan Khan, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Shaheen Afridi, Starc goes searching for the yorker as he steams in from over the wicket. Ends up bowling a low full toss, at the pads, Shaheen clips it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Adam Zampa to Irfan Khan, Drops it short and keeps it flat, on off, Irfan hangs back and punches it to cover.

Adam Zampa to Irfan Khan, ! Irfan sweeps and sweeps well!

Adam Zampa to Irfan Khan, No run.

Adam Zampa to Irfan Khan, No run.

Adam Zampa to Irfan Khan, No run.

Adam Zampa to Irfan Khan, Nicely tossed up, full and at the stumps, Irfan Khan checks his shot and pushes it to a straightish mid-wicket.

Aaron Hardie to Shaheen Afridi, ! Hit with real authority! Hardie comes from around the wicket and slants it in, on a length, on off, Shaheen Afridi swings through the line and tonks it back over the bowler's head for a boundary.

Aaron Hardie to Shaheen Afridi, Hardie digs it in short, over middle, Shaheen Afridi ducks and lets it go.

Aaron Hardie to Shaheen Afridi, Coming from around the wicket this time, on length, goes straight on, Afridi stands tall and swats that to mid off. 

Aaron Hardie to Shaheen Afridi, 2 runs.

Aaron Hardie to Shaheen Afridi, Just back of a length this one, going across Afridi, he stands tall inside his crease to tap it towards cover. 

Aaron Hardie to Irfan Khan, On a back of a length, on off, Irfan steers it down to deep third for a single.

Marnus Labuschagne to Shaheen Afridi, No run.

Marnus Labuschagne to Shaheen Afridi, No run.

Drinks has been called for! Australia have tightened the screws expertly, dismantling Pakistan’s middle order to seize firm control of the game. The crucial wicket of Mohammad Rizwan has swung the momentum even further in their favour, and they’ll now be eager to mop up the tail quickly. For Pakistan, it's been a challenging innings, with wickets falling just as they seemed to be finding stability. All hopes now rest on deputy skipper Salman Agha to push the total forward and give the bow

Marnus Labuschagne to Mohammad Rizwan, ! c Josh Inglis b Marnus Labuschagne.

Marnus Labuschagne to Mohammad Rizwan, ! Nicely done!

Marnus Labuschagne to Mohammad Rizwan, Loopy delivery, full and around off, Rizwan takes it on the full and brooms it to the man at backward square leg.

Marnus Labuschagne to Irfan Khan, Marnus starts off short and wide on off, Irfan Khan makes room and hits it with the turn to deep cover for a single.

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Aaron Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, Hurls it full now does Hardie, on off, Rizwan shows the full face of the bat and drives it firmly back to the bowler.

Aaron Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, Slanting into the right-hander, on a good length, Rizwan tucks it off his pads to mid-wicket.

Aaron Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, ! Up and over! Hardie lands it full and straight, at the stumps, Rizwan stays leg side of the ball and shimmies down the track. The bat turns in his hand but he manages to clear mid on comfortably for a boundary.

Aaron Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, A hint of nibble away from the batter, on a good length, Rizwan keeps it out with a straight bat.

Glenn Maxwell to Mohammad Rizwan, Short and on middle and leg, Mohammad Rizwan hops back making room for himself and punches it to long on for a single.

Aaron Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Aaron Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, Play and a miss! Hardie serves it on a length, outside off, Rizwan is lured into the drive and goes after it well away from his body. Gets beaten on the outside edge.

Glenn Maxwell to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Glenn Maxwell to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Glenn Maxwell to Irfan Khan, A bit short and on middle, Irfan Khan punches it to long on for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Irfan Khan, Full, on middle, Irfan Khan pats it back to the bowler.

Glenn Maxwell to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, No run.

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, On a good length, over middle and off, Irfan Khan pushes it back to the bowler after covering the line well.

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, Short and on middle, Irfan Khan mistimes his pull but hits it down the ground to mid-wicket.

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, Angling in, on a length, into the hips, Irfan Khan tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, On a length, on off, Mohammad Rizwan punches it to long on for a single.

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, Bends his back and keeps it short, on off, Irfan Khan rides the bounce and slaps it to deep point for a single.

Matthew Short to Irfan Khan, Fired in full, on off, Irfan Khan squeezes it to deep cover for a single to get off the mark on his ODI debut.

Matthew Short to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller than a good length, on middle and off, Mohammad Rizwan taps it to long on for a single.

Matthew Short to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Matthew Short to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Matthew Short to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Matthew Short to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Irfan Khan, on ODI debut, comes out to bat. Matthew Short has been handed the ball now.

Sean Abbott to Salman Agha, ! c Matthew Short b Sean Abbott.

Sean Abbott to Salman Agha, Honing in at the stumps, on a good length, Agha defends it right under his eyes.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, On a back of a length, on off, Rizwan flat bats it down to long on for a single.

Sean Abbott to Salman Agha, 1 run.

Sean Abbott to Salman Agha, Wide!

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, On a good length, over off, Mohammad Rizwan hops back and taps it to mid on.

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, Full, on off, Mohammad Rizwan drives it to long off for a single.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Pitched up again, just around off, Salman Agha executes the sweep shot again but gets it finer this time. Hits it to short fine and gets a single.

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, Full, on middle, Mohammad Rizwan tucks it around in front of square leg and gets a single. This is really smart batting between these two!

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, ! Great shot and perfectly executed! Tossed right up, on off, Salman Agha sweeps it from well ahead and keeps it all along the ground behind square on the leg side.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Short and on middle, Salman Agha works it across to mid-wicket for a single.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Full, on off, Salman Agha reverse sweeps it on the full but cant beat short third.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, ! That's huge! What a shot from the skipper! Mitchell Starc digs it in short and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan knew this was coming and crouches low before picking up the length to perfection and dispatches it over deep backward square leg for a biggie. 

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, Full, on off, Mohammad Rizwan with a soft bottom hand blocks it back to the bowler.

Mitchell Starc to Salman Agha, Short and on leg, Salman Agha tucks it to the mid-wicket region and gets a quick single.

Mitchell Starc to Salman Agha, On a length, over middle, Salman Agha holds his shape and tucks it to backward point.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, Short of a length, over middle, Mohammad Rizwan lifts his front leg up and hooks it to deep square leg for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, Starc is back on the park and here he is! Angles it away, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan looks to cut but misses. 

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, Great running! Full and on middle and leg, Mohammad Rizwan with very soft hands lunges out and clips it to the on side and scampers across for a quick single.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, 1 run.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, No run.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Full, on off, Salman Agha eases it out to cover.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Slower and fuller, on off, Salman Agha premediates and scoops it from well in front behind to fine leg for a brace.

Mitchell Starc is off the field for the moment.

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, Pitched up, on middle and off, Mohammad Rizwan drives it to long off for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Salman Agha, Comes back into the attack and gets a maiden straightaway does Starc! On a back of a length, over middle, Salman Agha rides the bounce well and tucks it down to the leg side. Mitchell Starc seems to have pulled a cramp on his thigh!

Mitchell Starc to Salman Agha, Back of a length, over off, Salman Agha hops back and with an opened bat face dabs it to backward point.

Mitchell Starc to Salman Agha, Goes back to the fuller-length delivery on middle and off, Salman Agha drives it right of the middle of the bat but straight to mid off. 

Mitchell Starc to Salman Agha, Pulls the length down and bangs it into the deck, over middle, Salman Agha ducks under.

Mitchell Starc to Salman Agha, Continues to keep it full, on middle and leg, Salman Agha flicks it off his pads but cant beat the fielder at mid-wicket. 

Mitchell Starc to Salman Agha, Comes back into the attack and lands it on a fuller length, on middle, Salman Agha drives it well but straight to mid on.

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, Bowls it nice and full, on middle and leg, cramping Rizwan for any room. He knocks it back to the bowler off the outer half of the bat.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Full and on middle, Salman Agha wrists it to long on for a single.

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, Pitched up, on off, Mohammad Rizwan lunges out and pushes it to long off for a single.

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, Looped up, on off, Mohammad Rizwan clears his front leg out and slogs it aerially over mid-wicket. The fielder from deep square leg moves across and mops it up keeping it down to two. 

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, Slows it up and keeps it fuller, on off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it to point.

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, Short and on off, Mohammad Rizwan jabs it out to cover.

Pat Cummins to Salman Agha, Angling in, on a back of a length, over off, Salman Agha hops on and dabs it to slip. Another probing over from the Aussie skipper comes to an end! Just a single off it.

Pat Cummins to Salman Agha, Keeps it short and angles it in, over middle and leg, Salman Agha ducks underneath and lets it go through. 

Pat Cummins to Salman Agha, On a length, just outside off, Salman Agha firms his drive to cover.

Pat Cummins to Salman Agha, Bashes the deck hard, shorter and with the angle coming in, on middle and off, Salman Agha hops back and tucks it down the deck.

Pat Cummins to Mohammad Rizwan, Short and over middle, Mohammad Rizwan pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Pat Cummins to Mohammad Rizwan, Back of a length, just outside off, Mohammad Rizwan swipes it off the upper half of the bat just in front of mid on.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Drifting in, full and on middle, Agha clips it off the pads to mid-wicket.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, No run.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, No run.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Fuller and quicker, on off, Agha presses forward to defend.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Dishes out the googly, fuller in length, Agha lunges and defends it out on the leg side.

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, This is flat and short, on off, Rizwan slaps it down the ground to long off for a single.

Salman Agha walks out to bat next for Pakistan!

Pat Cummins to Kamran Ghulam, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! An absolute snorter from Pat Cummins!

Pat Cummins to Kamran Ghulam, Attacking the front pad, on a length, Ghulam defends it out with a straight bat. 'Wait on' is the call from Kamran.

Pat Cummins to Kamran Ghulam, Pat serves it on a back of a length, on off, Kamran shapes up to pull it in front of square. Ends up hitting it a lot straighter. It goes on the bounce to mid on.

Pat Cummins to Mohammad Rizwan, Angling in, on a fuller length, on middle and leg, Rizwan squeezes it out to the left of mid on for a run.

Pat Cummins to Kamran Ghulam, 1 run.

Pat Cummins to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Adam Zampa to Kamran Ghulam, ! Excellent use of the feet! Zampa tosses it up, full and at the stumps, Kamran Ghulam skips down the track in a flash and gets to the pitch of the ball. Drills it past the diving mid off fielder to his right. Gets off the mark with a boundary.

Adam Zampa to Kamran Ghulam, Floated up, on off, Kamran firms the drive but picks out the man at cover.

Kamran Ghulam walks out to bat at number 5 for Pakistan!

Adam Zampa to Babar Azam, ! b Adam Zampa.

Adam Zampa to Babar Azam, Pushes it through, on a nagging length, on middle, Azam tucks it off the back foot on the leg side.

Adam Zampa to Babar Azam, Slower and shorter, on middle, Babar pushes it to the left of a straightish mid-wicket where Short is quick to make the stop.

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, Zampa starts with a loopy delivery, full and on off, Rizwan knocks it down to long off and crosses over.

First sign of spin for the day as Adam Zampa is introduced into the attack.

Pat Cummins to Mohammad Rizwan, In and around the off-stump line, on a short of a length, Rizwan steers it along the ground to deep third for a run.

Pat Cummins to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Pat Cummins to Babar Azam, Cummins bangs it into the deck, on off and middle, Azam jabs it to the right of mid-wicket and takes a single.

Pat Cummins to Babar Azam, Another delivery on a hard length, on middle, Babar gets on his toes and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Pat Cummins to Babar Azam, No run.

Pat Cummins to Mohammad Rizwan, Cummins starts off full and on off, Rizwan gets his bat out in front and knocks it to the left of mid on for a single.

Mitchell Starc is in for a chat during the break. He says that they have got a nice start and it was good to get a couple of wickets in the first Powerplay. Shares that the wicket is a bit two-paced.

DRINKS! Australia have managed to keep things tight, reaping the rewards by dismissing both openers early on. However, with Babar Azam looking in fine form at the crease, they’ll be keen to break this developing partnership before it can settle any further. The ground fielding, though, hasn't been up to the mark and it’s bound to be a point of discussion during this break. For Pakistan, much now rests on this reliable pair of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, who have so often taken on the r

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, ! Flayed away! Abbott errs as this is short and wide on off, Babar is allowed to free his arms and he accepts the invitation. Cuts it up and over backward point for a boundary.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, Abbott bashes the hard length, outside off, Rizwan drags the pull all along the ground to deep square leg for a run.

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, Delivers it on a good length, on off, Babar brings his wrists into play and works it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, Lands it on a length, on off, Babar lets the ball come to him and stabs it down on the off side.

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, Wide!

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, Nice and full, on off, Babar plays it with a straight bat back to the bowler.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Aaron Hardie to Babar Azam, This is on a hard length, on off, Babar stands tall and guides it to backward point.

Aaron Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Aaron Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, Rizwan is really struggling to rotate the strike! 

Aaron Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, Pitched up by Hardie, on off, Rizwan looks to drill it back past the bowler. Hardie sticks out his left hand in his follow through and makes the stop.

Aaron Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, Attacking the off stump, on a fuller length, Rizwan presents a full face of the bat and keeps it out on the off side.

Aaron Hardie to Babar Azam, 1 run.

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, 1 run.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, Short and wide on off, Rizwan cuts it all along the ground to deep point for a run.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, Keeps it outside off, on a length, Rizwan is happy to leave that alone.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, In the channel on off, on a good length, left alone by Rizwan.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, Abbott lands it on a length, on off, Rizwan plays it in front of his body as he pushes it to cover.

Aaron Hardie to Babar Azam, Attacking the front pad, on a fuller length, Babar clips it off his pads but straight to mid-wicket. Three dots in a row to close out the over!

Aaron Hardie to Babar Azam, In the corridor on off, on a good length, Babar glides it with an open bat face towards backward point.

Aaron Hardie to Babar Azam, No run.

Aaron Hardie to Babar Azam, Good running! Very full, at the toes, Babar flicks it off his toes to the left of deep fine leg. Starc picks it up and fires in a throw at the bowling end where Rizwan puts in a dive and makes it comfortably.

Aaron Hardie to Babar Azam, Beaten! A hint of away shape, at 132.7 kph, on a fuller length, Babar pushes at the delivery away from his body. He is lucky not to nick this one behind.

Aaron Hardie to Babar Azam, Hardie comes into the attack and begins on a length, on off, Babar Azam lunges and taps it to cover.

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, A bit too full, on middle, Babar Azam flicks it to deep square leg and gets a single. He wanted to go back for the second but is rightly denied by Mohammad Rizwan!

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, Full and on off, Babar Azam with soft hands pushes it back to the bowler.

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, No run.

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, Fuller and on off, Babar presses forward and mistimes the drive to mid off.

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, No run.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Mitchell Starc to Babar Azam, This is on a good length, on off, Babar Azam defends it solidly right under his eyes.

Mitchell Starc to Babar Azam, ! Top shot! Starc dishes it out on a back of a length, over middle, Babar gets on top of the bounce and jabs it in front of square on the leg side. Beats the diving deep square leg fielder to his left for a boundary.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, In and around the off-stump line, on a short of a length, Rizwan stays back and guides it to the right of second slip for a run.

Mitchell Starc to Babar Azam, Starc drags the length back and offers a bit of width on off, Azam drives it on the up to deep point and gets to the other end.

Mitchell Starc to Babar Azam, On a back of a length, on of, Babar Azam hangs back and steers it down to deep third for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller and going across the batter, Rizwan lunges and drives it to the left of mid off for a run.

End of Powerplay 1! Australia can now have a maximum of 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the end of the 40th over.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller than a good length, just outside off, Mohammad Rizwan taps it to mid off.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, 2 runs.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, 1 run.

Sean Abbott comes into the attack as the first change.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, A touch closer to the off-stump, on a fuller length, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it to mid off. Maiden over from Mitchell Starc!

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, On a length, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan misses out and plays inside the line.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, Good length, on off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it to mid off.

Pat Cummins to Babar Azam, Four!

Pat Cummins to Babar Azam, Surprises the batter with a bouncer, directed over middle, Babar Azam ducks under and lets it go through.

Pat Cummins to Babar Azam, Nicely bowled! On a hard length, in and around off, Babar Azam looks to tuck it across and the bat turns in his wrist. The ball rolls off the inner half to mid-wicket.

Pat Cummins to Babar Azam, No run.

Pat Cummins to Babar Azam, No run.

Pat Cummins to Babar Azam, ! Nicely done! That will give Babar Azam a lot of confidence and Pakistan will need him to go on! Full and on middle and leg, Babar Azam just times his flick to perfection and beats the fielder at mid on to his right. 

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, Short and angled away, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone. Another solid over from Mitchell Starc comes to an end. Just the two runs and a wicket off it.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

The newly appointed ODI skipper, Mohammad Rizwan makes his way out to the centre.

Mitchell Starc to Abdullah Shafique, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! What an unfortunate way to get out but Mitchell Starc and Australia will not mind one bit! 

Mitchell Starc to Abdullah Shafique, Attacks the stumps, nice and full, Abdullah Shafique covers the line completely and pushes it to cover.

Mitchell Starc to Abdullah Shafique, Good length, on off, Abdullah Shafique taps it to point.

Mitchell Starc to Abdullah Shafique, 2 runs.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, Honing in at the stumps, on a good length, Abdullah Shafique tucks it behind square on the leg side and takes a single. 

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, Goes full and on middle and leg, Abdullah Shafique flicks it beautifully off his pads past mid on to his right and gets two runs.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, No run.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, Four!

Pat Cummins to Babar Azam, Full and on middle and leg, Babar Azam clips it off his pads in front of deep square leg and rotates the strike over. 

Pat Cummins to Babar Azam, 2 runs.

Mitchell Starc to Babar Azam, Fuller and on off, Babar Azam times his drive well to the right of mid off and Sean Abbott fails to mop it up cleanly. The ball goes past him and Babar Azam comfortably collects another three runs.

Mitchell Starc to Babar Azam, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Babar Azam, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Babar Azam, Length, on off, Babar Azam knocks it down to point.

Mitchell Starc to Abdullah Shafique, 1 run.

Mitchell Starc to Babar Azam, 3 runs.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, A maiden over from Pat Cummins! This is angled in, on middle and off, Abdullah Shafique pushes it to mid off.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, On a hard length, on off, Abdullah Shafique hangs back and defends it right under his eyes.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, No run.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, Angling in again, on middle and leg, Abdullah Shafique looks confident on this occasion and deadbats it down the deck.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, No run.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Babar Azam, 2 runs.

Mitchell Starc to Babar Azam, No run.

Babar Azam walks in at number 3.

Mitchell Starc to Saim Ayub, ! b Mitchell Starc.

Mitchell Starc to Saim Ayub, Attacks the stumps, on a hard length, Saim Ayub gets right behind and keeps it out with a straight bat.

Mitchell Starc to Saim Ayub, On a good length, on off, Saim Ayub dabs it out to the off side off the back foot.

Mitchell Starc to Saim Ayub, No run.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, Good tight over from Cummins! 3 runs off it! Lands this on a length, over off, Abdullah Shafique opens the bat face a bit and pats it in front of point.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, Good length, in and around off, Abdullah Shafique taps it back to the bowler.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, No run.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, 2 runs.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, Bashes the deck hard, on a good length and gets the ball to nip back in, Abdullah Shafique looks to tuck it down the deck but gets cramped for room. Gets an inside edge onto his abdomen. 

Pat Cummins to Saim Ayub, 1 run.

Mitchell Starc to Abdullah Shafique, No run.

Who will operate from the other end?

Mitchell Starc to Abdullah Shafique, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Abdullah Shafique, Good length, outside off, Abdullah Shafique sees the line going away from him and opts to shoulder arms.

Mitchell Starc to Abdullah Shafique, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Abdullah Shafique, Looks for the swing and goes fuller this time, on off, Abdullah Shafique leans on and drives it to cover. 

Mitchell Starc to Abdullah Shafique, No run.

Time to get going at the 'G'. It's a slightly overcast Monday afternoon in Melbourne, but importantly, the weather is expected to stay dry. Pat Cummins leads his troops out to the centre. Abdullah Shafique and the debutant, Saim Ayub, will open the innings for Pakistan. Mitchell Starc will kickstart proceedings with the new ball for Australia.

Australia rotated through eight bowlers, with Mitchell Starc leading the charge, claiming three crucial wickets that set the tone for their dominant performance. The rest of the attack chipped in effectively, but the last 20-30 minutes allowed Pakistan some breathing room, which may sting a bit. With a target of 204 runs, Australia will back themselves to get the job done, yet Pakistan’s fierce bowling attack has the potential to make this chase challenging. Early breakthroughs will be essent

Shaheen Afridi chipped in with an entertaining cameo, but his stay was short-lived, ending with a clean strike from Starc. The tail, however, showed resilience, Naseem Shah and Irfan Khan forged a 27-run stand, and Naseem's spirited counterattack against spin kept the scoreboard ticking despite wickets falling around him. His late heroics lifted Pakistan to a total of 203, a score that had seemed far out of reach for much of the innings.

Babar Azam entered with confidence, showcasing his class with a few elegant strokes to settle Pakistan's nerves. While Mohammad Rizwan initially struggled to find his rhythm, the pair weathered the early onslaught and began building a promising partnership. However, the introduction of Adam Zampa disrupted Pakistan’s momentum, as he claimed the crucial wicket of Babar, further tightening Australia’s grip on the innings.

Australia put on a fantastic display with the ball, bowling the visitors out for a modest 203 runs. Although they might have aimed to keep Pakistan to an even lower total, this target is one Australia will feel confident chasing. They fully capitalized on winning the toss and opting to bowl, with Mitchell Starc setting the tone brilliantly from the outset, supported seamlessly by skipper Pat Cummins. Starc struck early, dismissing debutant Saim Ayub in his second over and following it up wit

Wow, What a turnaround! Naseem Shah’s late heroics has transformed Pakistan’s innings, pushing their total past 200 and giving them a real shot at competing with the ball. This knock will certainly inject some momentum into Pakistan's camp and they will hope to carry it on with the ball in hand.

Pat Cummins to Naseem Shah, ! TAKEN! Pat Cummins brings an end to the entertainment from Nasseem!

Pat Cummins to Naseem Shah, No run.

Pat Cummins to Naseem Shah, No run.

Pat Cummins to Mohammad Hasnain, 1 run.

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, Six!

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, Four!

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, No run.

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, ! Instant impact with the new bat for Naseem!

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Hasnain, 1 run.

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, 1 run.

Glenn Maxwell to Mohammad Hasnain, No run.

Glenn Maxwell to Naseem Shah, Fired in quicker and fuller, in middle and leg, Naseem Shah tucks it to deep square leg and takes the single.

Glenn Maxwell to Naseem Shah, No run.

Glenn Maxwell to Naseem Shah, Short and around off, Naseem punches it to backward point.

Glenn Maxwell to Naseem Shah, No run.

Glenn Maxwell to Naseem Shah, No run.

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Hasnain, A loud shout for LBW but that looks to be going down leg!

Mohammad Hasnain is the last man in.

Adam Zampa to Haris Rauf, ! b Adam Zampa.

Adam Zampa to Haris Rauf, Shorter and on middle and leg, Haris Rauf reads it well and pats it back to the bowler. 

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, Short and on middle, Naseem Shah waits for the ball and punches it to deep cover for a single. 

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, No run.

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, No run.

Glenn Maxwell to Haris Rauf, Slows it up and floats it full, on off, Haris Rauf gets a big stride in and pushes it to mid off.

Glenn Maxwell to Naseem Shah, Short and on off, quicker as well, Naseem Shah opens the bat face and cuts it to deep point for a single.

Change of bat for Naseem.

Glenn Maxwell to Naseem Shah, ! Naseem Shah gets enough on it!

Glenn Maxwell to Naseem Shah, Keeps it flat and short, on off and middle, defended with a straight bat by Naseem.

Haris Rauf is the new man in.

Glenn Maxwell to Naseem Shah, No run.

Glenn Maxwell to Irfan Khan, ! RUN OUT! Oh dear, what an unfortunate way to get out on debut! After a good knock under pressure, Irfan Khan has to trudge back!

Is Irfan short of his crease? Glenn Maxwell and Australia think so. Yes, the replays confirm that Irfan was short of his crease when Maxwell took the bails off.

Glenn Maxwell comes back into the attack.

Sean Abbott to Naseem Shah, Bowls it nice and straight, on middle, Naseem Shah looks to tuck it across but closely the bat face early. luckily for him, he does so with soft hands and the ball chops off the outside edge and falls down the deck. 

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, Short of a length, on off, Irfan Khan swats it to deep cover for a single.

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, No run.

Sean Abbott to Naseem Shah, Takes pace off and keeps it shorter and on off, Naseem Shah yet again hangs back and steers it to deep third for a single.

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, Short and over off, Irfan Khan stays rooted in the crease and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, No run.

Pat Cummins to Naseem Shah, Hits the deck hard, on a shorter length, over middle and off, Naseem Shah hops back and dabs it out in front of point. 

Pat Cummins to Naseem Shah, Keeps it wider on off, on a back of a length and pace off, Naseem Shah glides it late but straight to short third.

Pat Cummins to Irfan Khan, Short and over off, Irfan Khan rides the bounce and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Pat Cummins to Irfan Khan, Bangs the deck hard, over middle, with the angle coming in, Irfan Khan taps it to cover.

Pat Cummins to Naseem Shah, On a length, outside off with good pace behind the delivery, Naseem Shah waits back and steers it to deep third for a single.

Pat Cummins to Irfan Khan, Short of a length, over off, Irfan Khan stands tall and cuts it in front of deep point for a single.

Sean Abbott to Naseem Shah, No run.

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, 1 run.

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, Wide!

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, No run.

Sean Abbott to Naseem Shah, Oh, that could have been trouble for Naseem!

Sean Abbott to Naseem Shah, No run.

Sean Abbott to Naseem Shah, ! Naseem Shah makes the Free Hit count!

Sean Abbott to Naseem Shah, NO BALL! In and around the off-stump line, on a length, Naseem dabs it down in front of backward point. Abbott has overstepped. Free Hit coming up.

Pat Cummins to Irfan Khan, ! Short and punished! Cummins tries to bang it into the deck but fails to get it high enough to trouble the batter. Irfan stands tall and pulls it up and over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Pat Cummins to Irfan Khan, Pitched up, on off, Irfan knocks it down to mid off.

Pat Cummins to Naseem Shah, 1 run.

Pat Cummins to Irfan Khan, Cummins digs it in short, at the ribcage of the batter, Irfan is late on the pull and gets tucked up for room. Bunts it to the right of square leg for a single.

Pat Cummins to Irfan Khan, No run.

Pat Cummins to Naseem Shah, Cummins brings himself back into the attack and starts with a slip and a short leg in place. 

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, Slows the pace down and drags the length back, short and on off, Shah punches it to cover.

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, Tossed up, full and on middle, driven firmly to long off for a single.

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, 2 runs.

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, Short and on middle, Naseem Shah slaps it to cover.

Adam Zampa to Naseem Shah, No run.

Adam Zampa to Irfan Khan, Flat and short, on off, Irfan punches it wide of cover for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Naseem Shah, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Naseem Shah, No run.

Naseem Shah walks out to bat at number 9 for Pakistan!

Mitchell Starc to Shaheen Afridi, ! b Mitchell Starc.

Mitchell Starc to Shaheen Afridi, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Shaheen Afridi, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Shaheen Afridi, Four!

Adam Zampa to Shaheen Afridi, 1 run.

Adam Zampa to Shaheen Afridi, Four!

Adam Zampa to Shaheen Afridi, No run.

Mark Howard informs that Australia have received their first warning for failing to start the over within the stipulated 60 seconds.

Adam Zampa to Shaheen Afridi, ! Afridi goes big!

Adam Zampa to Shaheen Afridi, 2 runs.

Adam Zampa to Irfan Khan, Looped up, full and on off, Irfan steps out and drives it back to the bowler. Zampa fails to make a clean stop to his left. The ball gets parried behind for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Shaheen Afridi, Swing and a miss that, from Afridi there. Banged in short and wide, outside off from over the wicket, Afridi takes a swing at it and misses by a long margin and through to the keeper.

Mitchell Starc to Shaheen Afridi, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Irfan Khan, 1 run.

Mitchell Starc to Irfan Khan, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Irfan Khan, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Shaheen Afridi, Starc goes searching for the yorker as he steams in from over the wicket. Ends up bowling a low full toss, at the pads, Shaheen clips it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Adam Zampa to Irfan Khan, Drops it short and keeps it flat, on off, Irfan hangs back and punches it to cover.

Adam Zampa to Irfan Khan, ! Irfan sweeps and sweeps well!

Adam Zampa to Irfan Khan, No run.

Adam Zampa to Irfan Khan, No run.

Adam Zampa to Irfan Khan, No run.

Adam Zampa to Irfan Khan, Nicely tossed up, full and at the stumps, Irfan Khan checks his shot and pushes it to a straightish mid-wicket.

Aaron Hardie to Shaheen Afridi, ! Hit with real authority! Hardie comes from around the wicket and slants it in, on a length, on off, Shaheen Afridi swings through the line and tonks it back over the bowler's head for a boundary.

Aaron Hardie to Shaheen Afridi, Hardie digs it in short, over middle, Shaheen Afridi ducks and lets it go.

Aaron Hardie to Shaheen Afridi, Coming from around the wicket this time, on length, goes straight on, Afridi stands tall and swats that to mid off. 

Aaron Hardie to Shaheen Afridi, 2 runs.

Aaron Hardie to Shaheen Afridi, Just back of a length this one, going across Afridi, he stands tall inside his crease to tap it towards cover. 

Aaron Hardie to Irfan Khan, On a back of a length, on off, Irfan steers it down to deep third for a single.

Marnus Labuschagne to Shaheen Afridi, No run.

Marnus Labuschagne to Shaheen Afridi, No run.

Drinks has been called for! Australia have tightened the screws expertly, dismantling Pakistan’s middle order to seize firm control of the game. The crucial wicket of Mohammad Rizwan has swung the momentum even further in their favour, and they’ll now be eager to mop up the tail quickly. For Pakistan, it's been a challenging innings, with wickets falling just as they seemed to be finding stability. All hopes now rest on deputy skipper Salman Agha to push the total forward and give the bow

Marnus Labuschagne to Mohammad Rizwan, ! c Josh Inglis b Marnus Labuschagne.

Marnus Labuschagne to Mohammad Rizwan, ! Nicely done!

Marnus Labuschagne to Mohammad Rizwan, Loopy delivery, full and around off, Rizwan takes it on the full and brooms it to the man at backward square leg.

Marnus Labuschagne to Irfan Khan, Marnus starts off short and wide on off, Irfan Khan makes room and hits it with the turn to deep cover for a single.

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Aaron Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, Hurls it full now does Hardie, on off, Rizwan shows the full face of the bat and drives it firmly back to the bowler.

Aaron Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, Slanting into the right-hander, on a good length, Rizwan tucks it off his pads to mid-wicket.

Aaron Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, ! Up and over! Hardie lands it full and straight, at the stumps, Rizwan stays leg side of the ball and shimmies down the track. The bat turns in his hand but he manages to clear mid on comfortably for a boundary.

Aaron Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, A hint of nibble away from the batter, on a good length, Rizwan keeps it out with a straight bat.

Glenn Maxwell to Mohammad Rizwan, Short and on middle and leg, Mohammad Rizwan hops back making room for himself and punches it to long on for a single.

Aaron Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Aaron Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, Play and a miss! Hardie serves it on a length, outside off, Rizwan is lured into the drive and goes after it well away from his body. Gets beaten on the outside edge.

Glenn Maxwell to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Glenn Maxwell to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Glenn Maxwell to Irfan Khan, A bit short and on middle, Irfan Khan punches it to long on for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Irfan Khan, Full, on middle, Irfan Khan pats it back to the bowler.

Glenn Maxwell to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, No run.

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, On a good length, over middle and off, Irfan Khan pushes it back to the bowler after covering the line well.

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, Short and on middle, Irfan Khan mistimes his pull but hits it down the ground to mid-wicket.

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, Angling in, on a length, into the hips, Irfan Khan tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, On a length, on off, Mohammad Rizwan punches it to long on for a single.

Sean Abbott to Irfan Khan, Bends his back and keeps it short, on off, Irfan Khan rides the bounce and slaps it to deep point for a single.

Matthew Short to Irfan Khan, Fired in full, on off, Irfan Khan squeezes it to deep cover for a single to get off the mark on his ODI debut.

Matthew Short to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller than a good length, on middle and off, Mohammad Rizwan taps it to long on for a single.

Matthew Short to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Matthew Short to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Matthew Short to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Matthew Short to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Irfan Khan, on ODI debut, comes out to bat. Matthew Short has been handed the ball now.

Sean Abbott to Salman Agha, ! c Matthew Short b Sean Abbott.

Sean Abbott to Salman Agha, Honing in at the stumps, on a good length, Agha defends it right under his eyes.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, On a back of a length, on off, Rizwan flat bats it down to long on for a single.

Sean Abbott to Salman Agha, 1 run.

Sean Abbott to Salman Agha, Wide!

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, On a good length, over off, Mohammad Rizwan hops back and taps it to mid on.

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, Full, on off, Mohammad Rizwan drives it to long off for a single.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Pitched up again, just around off, Salman Agha executes the sweep shot again but gets it finer this time. Hits it to short fine and gets a single.

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, Full, on middle, Mohammad Rizwan tucks it around in front of square leg and gets a single. This is really smart batting between these two!

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, ! Great shot and perfectly executed! Tossed right up, on off, Salman Agha sweeps it from well ahead and keeps it all along the ground behind square on the leg side.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Short and on middle, Salman Agha works it across to mid-wicket for a single.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Full, on off, Salman Agha reverse sweeps it on the full but cant beat short third.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, ! That's huge! What a shot from the skipper! Mitchell Starc digs it in short and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan knew this was coming and crouches low before picking up the length to perfection and dispatches it over deep backward square leg for a biggie. 

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, Full, on off, Mohammad Rizwan with a soft bottom hand blocks it back to the bowler.

Mitchell Starc to Salman Agha, Short and on leg, Salman Agha tucks it to the mid-wicket region and gets a quick single.

Mitchell Starc to Salman Agha, On a length, over middle, Salman Agha holds his shape and tucks it to backward point.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, Short of a length, over middle, Mohammad Rizwan lifts his front leg up and hooks it to deep square leg for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, Starc is back on the park and here he is! Angles it away, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan looks to cut but misses. 

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, Great running! Full and on middle and leg, Mohammad Rizwan with very soft hands lunges out and clips it to the on side and scampers across for a quick single.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, 1 run.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, No run.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Full, on off, Salman Agha eases it out to cover.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Slower and fuller, on off, Salman Agha premediates and scoops it from well in front behind to fine leg for a brace.

Mitchell Starc is off the field for the moment.

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, Pitched up, on middle and off, Mohammad Rizwan drives it to long off for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Salman Agha, Comes back into the attack and gets a maiden straightaway does Starc! On a back of a length, over middle, Salman Agha rides the bounce well and tucks it down to the leg side. Mitchell Starc seems to have pulled a cramp on his thigh!

Mitchell Starc to Salman Agha, Back of a length, over off, Salman Agha hops back and with an opened bat face dabs it to backward point.

Mitchell Starc to Salman Agha, Goes back to the fuller-length delivery on middle and off, Salman Agha drives it right of the middle of the bat but straight to mid off. 

Mitchell Starc to Salman Agha, Pulls the length down and bangs it into the deck, over middle, Salman Agha ducks under.

Mitchell Starc to Salman Agha, Continues to keep it full, on middle and leg, Salman Agha flicks it off his pads but cant beat the fielder at mid-wicket. 

Mitchell Starc to Salman Agha, Comes back into the attack and lands it on a fuller length, on middle, Salman Agha drives it well but straight to mid on.

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, Bowls it nice and full, on middle and leg, cramping Rizwan for any room. He knocks it back to the bowler off the outer half of the bat.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Full and on middle, Salman Agha wrists it to long on for a single.

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, Pitched up, on off, Mohammad Rizwan lunges out and pushes it to long off for a single.

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, Looped up, on off, Mohammad Rizwan clears his front leg out and slogs it aerially over mid-wicket. The fielder from deep square leg moves across and mops it up keeping it down to two. 

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, Slows it up and keeps it fuller, on off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it to point.

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, Short and on off, Mohammad Rizwan jabs it out to cover.

Pat Cummins to Salman Agha, Angling in, on a back of a length, over off, Salman Agha hops on and dabs it to slip. Another probing over from the Aussie skipper comes to an end! Just a single off it.

Pat Cummins to Salman Agha, Keeps it short and angles it in, over middle and leg, Salman Agha ducks underneath and lets it go through. 

Pat Cummins to Salman Agha, On a length, just outside off, Salman Agha firms his drive to cover.

Pat Cummins to Salman Agha, Bashes the deck hard, shorter and with the angle coming in, on middle and off, Salman Agha hops back and tucks it down the deck.

Pat Cummins to Mohammad Rizwan, Short and over middle, Mohammad Rizwan pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Pat Cummins to Mohammad Rizwan, Back of a length, just outside off, Mohammad Rizwan swipes it off the upper half of the bat just in front of mid on.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Drifting in, full and on middle, Agha clips it off the pads to mid-wicket.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, No run.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, No run.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Fuller and quicker, on off, Agha presses forward to defend.

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Dishes out the googly, fuller in length, Agha lunges and defends it out on the leg side.

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, This is flat and short, on off, Rizwan slaps it down the ground to long off for a single.

Salman Agha walks out to bat next for Pakistan!

Pat Cummins to Kamran Ghulam, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! An absolute snorter from Pat Cummins!

Pat Cummins to Kamran Ghulam, Attacking the front pad, on a length, Ghulam defends it out with a straight bat. 'Wait on' is the call from Kamran.

Pat Cummins to Kamran Ghulam, Pat serves it on a back of a length, on off, Kamran shapes up to pull it in front of square. Ends up hitting it a lot straighter. It goes on the bounce to mid on.

Pat Cummins to Mohammad Rizwan, Angling in, on a fuller length, on middle and leg, Rizwan squeezes it out to the left of mid on for a run.

Pat Cummins to Kamran Ghulam, 1 run.

Pat Cummins to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Adam Zampa to Kamran Ghulam, ! Excellent use of the feet! Zampa tosses it up, full and at the stumps, Kamran Ghulam skips down the track in a flash and gets to the pitch of the ball. Drills it past the diving mid off fielder to his right. Gets off the mark with a boundary.

Adam Zampa to Kamran Ghulam, Floated up, on off, Kamran firms the drive but picks out the man at cover.

Kamran Ghulam walks out to bat at number 5 for Pakistan!

Adam Zampa to Babar Azam, ! b Adam Zampa.

Adam Zampa to Babar Azam, Pushes it through, on a nagging length, on middle, Azam tucks it off the back foot on the leg side.

Adam Zampa to Babar Azam, Slower and shorter, on middle, Babar pushes it to the left of a straightish mid-wicket where Short is quick to make the stop.

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, Zampa starts with a loopy delivery, full and on off, Rizwan knocks it down to long off and crosses over.

First sign of spin for the day as Adam Zampa is introduced into the attack.

Pat Cummins to Mohammad Rizwan, In and around the off-stump line, on a short of a length, Rizwan steers it along the ground to deep third for a run.

Pat Cummins to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Pat Cummins to Babar Azam, Cummins bangs it into the deck, on off and middle, Azam jabs it to the right of mid-wicket and takes a single.

Pat Cummins to Babar Azam, Another delivery on a hard length, on middle, Babar gets on his toes and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Pat Cummins to Babar Azam, No run.

Pat Cummins to Mohammad Rizwan, Cummins starts off full and on off, Rizwan gets his bat out in front and knocks it to the left of mid on for a single.

Mitchell Starc is in for a chat during the break. He says that they have got a nice start and it was good to get a couple of wickets in the first Powerplay. Shares that the wicket is a bit two-paced.

DRINKS! Australia have managed to keep things tight, reaping the rewards by dismissing both openers early on. However, with Babar Azam looking in fine form at the crease, they’ll be keen to break this developing partnership before it can settle any further. The ground fielding, though, hasn't been up to the mark and it’s bound to be a point of discussion during this break. For Pakistan, much now rests on this reliable pair of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, who have so often taken on the r

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, ! Flayed away! Abbott errs as this is short and wide on off, Babar is allowed to free his arms and he accepts the invitation. Cuts it up and over backward point for a boundary.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, Abbott bashes the hard length, outside off, Rizwan drags the pull all along the ground to deep square leg for a run.

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, Delivers it on a good length, on off, Babar brings his wrists into play and works it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, Lands it on a length, on off, Babar lets the ball come to him and stabs it down on the off side.

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, Wide!

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, Nice and full, on off, Babar plays it with a straight bat back to the bowler.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Aaron Hardie to Babar Azam, This is on a hard length, on off, Babar stands tall and guides it to backward point.

Aaron Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Aaron Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, Rizwan is really struggling to rotate the strike! 

Aaron Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, Pitched up by Hardie, on off, Rizwan looks to drill it back past the bowler. Hardie sticks out his left hand in his follow through and makes the stop.

Aaron Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, Attacking the off stump, on a fuller length, Rizwan presents a full face of the bat and keeps it out on the off side.

Aaron Hardie to Babar Azam, 1 run.

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, 1 run.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, Short and wide on off, Rizwan cuts it all along the ground to deep point for a run.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, Keeps it outside off, on a length, Rizwan is happy to leave that alone.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, In the channel on off, on a good length, left alone by Rizwan.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, Abbott lands it on a length, on off, Rizwan plays it in front of his body as he pushes it to cover.

Aaron Hardie to Babar Azam, Attacking the front pad, on a fuller length, Babar clips it off his pads but straight to mid-wicket. Three dots in a row to close out the over!

Aaron Hardie to Babar Azam, In the corridor on off, on a good length, Babar glides it with an open bat face towards backward point.

Aaron Hardie to Babar Azam, No run.

Aaron Hardie to Babar Azam, Good running! Very full, at the toes, Babar flicks it off his toes to the left of deep fine leg. Starc picks it up and fires in a throw at the bowling end where Rizwan puts in a dive and makes it comfortably.

Aaron Hardie to Babar Azam, Beaten! A hint of away shape, at 132.7 kph, on a fuller length, Babar pushes at the delivery away from his body. He is lucky not to nick this one behind.

Aaron Hardie to Babar Azam, Hardie comes into the attack and begins on a length, on off, Babar Azam lunges and taps it to cover.

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, A bit too full, on middle, Babar Azam flicks it to deep square leg and gets a single. He wanted to go back for the second but is rightly denied by Mohammad Rizwan!

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, Full and on off, Babar Azam with soft hands pushes it back to the bowler.

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, No run.

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, Fuller and on off, Babar presses forward and mistimes the drive to mid off.

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, No run.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Mitchell Starc to Babar Azam, This is on a good length, on off, Babar Azam defends it solidly right under his eyes.

Mitchell Starc to Babar Azam, ! Top shot! Starc dishes it out on a back of a length, over middle, Babar gets on top of the bounce and jabs it in front of square on the leg side. Beats the diving deep square leg fielder to his left for a boundary.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, In and around the off-stump line, on a short of a length, Rizwan stays back and guides it to the right of second slip for a run.

Mitchell Starc to Babar Azam, Starc drags the length back and offers a bit of width on off, Azam drives it on the up to deep point and gets to the other end.

Mitchell Starc to Babar Azam, On a back of a length, on of, Babar Azam hangs back and steers it down to deep third for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller and going across the batter, Rizwan lunges and drives it to the left of mid off for a run.

End of Powerplay 1! Australia can now have a maximum of 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the end of the 40th over.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller than a good length, just outside off, Mohammad Rizwan taps it to mid off.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, 2 runs.

Sean Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Sean Abbott to Babar Azam, 1 run.

Sean Abbott comes into the attack as the first change.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, A touch closer to the off-stump, on a fuller length, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it to mid off. Maiden over from Mitchell Starc!

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, On a length, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan misses out and plays inside the line.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, Good length, on off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it to mid off.

Pat Cummins to Babar Azam, Four!

Pat Cummins to Babar Azam, Surprises the batter with a bouncer, directed over middle, Babar Azam ducks under and lets it go through.

Pat Cummins to Babar Azam, Nicely bowled! On a hard length, in and around off, Babar Azam looks to tuck it across and the bat turns in his wrist. The ball rolls off the inner half to mid-wicket.

Pat Cummins to Babar Azam, No run.

Pat Cummins to Babar Azam, No run.

Pat Cummins to Babar Azam, ! Nicely done! That will give Babar Azam a lot of confidence and Pakistan will need him to go on! Full and on middle and leg, Babar Azam just times his flick to perfection and beats the fielder at mid on to his right. 

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, Short and angled away, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone. Another solid over from Mitchell Starc comes to an end. Just the two runs and a wicket off it.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

The newly appointed ODI skipper, Mohammad Rizwan makes his way out to the centre.

Mitchell Starc to Abdullah Shafique, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! What an unfortunate way to get out but Mitchell Starc and Australia will not mind one bit! 

Mitchell Starc to Abdullah Shafique, Attacks the stumps, nice and full, Abdullah Shafique covers the line completely and pushes it to cover.

Mitchell Starc to Abdullah Shafique, Good length, on off, Abdullah Shafique taps it to point.

Mitchell Starc to Abdullah Shafique, 2 runs.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, Honing in at the stumps, on a good length, Abdullah Shafique tucks it behind square on the leg side and takes a single. 

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, Goes full and on middle and leg, Abdullah Shafique flicks it beautifully off his pads past mid on to his right and gets two runs.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, No run.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, Four!

Pat Cummins to Babar Azam, Full and on middle and leg, Babar Azam clips it off his pads in front of deep square leg and rotates the strike over. 

Pat Cummins to Babar Azam, 2 runs.

Mitchell Starc to Babar Azam, Fuller and on off, Babar Azam times his drive well to the right of mid off and Sean Abbott fails to mop it up cleanly. The ball goes past him and Babar Azam comfortably collects another three runs.

Mitchell Starc to Babar Azam, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Babar Azam, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Babar Azam, Length, on off, Babar Azam knocks it down to point.

Mitchell Starc to Abdullah Shafique, 1 run.

Mitchell Starc to Babar Azam, 3 runs.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, A maiden over from Pat Cummins! This is angled in, on middle and off, Abdullah Shafique pushes it to mid off.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, On a hard length, on off, Abdullah Shafique hangs back and defends it right under his eyes.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, No run.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, Angling in again, on middle and leg, Abdullah Shafique looks confident on this occasion and deadbats it down the deck.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, No run.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Babar Azam, 2 runs.

Mitchell Starc to Babar Azam, No run.

Babar Azam walks in at number 3.

Mitchell Starc to Saim Ayub, ! b Mitchell Starc.

Mitchell Starc to Saim Ayub, Attacks the stumps, on a hard length, Saim Ayub gets right behind and keeps it out with a straight bat.

Mitchell Starc to Saim Ayub, On a good length, on off, Saim Ayub dabs it out to the off side off the back foot.

Mitchell Starc to Saim Ayub, No run.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, Good tight over from Cummins! 3 runs off it! Lands this on a length, over off, Abdullah Shafique opens the bat face a bit and pats it in front of point.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, Good length, in and around off, Abdullah Shafique taps it back to the bowler.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, No run.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, 2 runs.

Pat Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, Bashes the deck hard, on a good length and gets the ball to nip back in, Abdullah Shafique looks to tuck it down the deck but gets cramped for room. Gets an inside edge onto his abdomen. 

Pat Cummins to Saim Ayub, 1 run.

Mitchell Starc to Abdullah Shafique, No run.

Who will operate from the other end?

Mitchell Starc to Abdullah Shafique, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Abdullah Shafique, Good length, outside off, Abdullah Shafique sees the line going away from him and opts to shoulder arms.

Mitchell Starc to Abdullah Shafique, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Abdullah Shafique, Looks for the swing and goes fuller this time, on off, Abdullah Shafique leans on and drives it to cover. 

Mitchell Starc to Abdullah Shafique, No run.

Time to get going at the 'G'. It's a slightly overcast Monday afternoon in Melbourne, but importantly, the weather is expected to stay dry. Pat Cummins leads his troops out to the centre. Abdullah Shafique and the debutant, Saim Ayub, will open the innings for Pakistan. Mitchell Starc will kickstart proceedings with the new ball for Australia.