Pakistan's captain Babar Azam leaves after being dismissed by Australia's Adam Zampa during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Pakistan and Australia at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru.
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Hello and welcome to our live blog from match 18 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023!
The mighty Australia take on a wounded Pakistan who are looking to bounce back after their humbling defeat against arch-rivals India.
Australia themselves haven't had it all going their way at CWC 2023, starting their campaign with back-to-back defeats before getting their first win of the tournament.
Both teams need the win today but only one will walk away from Bengaluru with the points. We should be in for an intense battle at Bengaluru!
Here's a look at where both teams stand on the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Points Table
Pakistan are in the top-four while Australia find themselves languishing in the bottom half and have quite some work to do in order to reach the semi-final spots.
Toss: Pakistan win toss, opt to bowl!
Australia vs Pakistan Playing XIs
Australia (Playing XI): David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (w), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood.
Pakistan (Playing XI): Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (w), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf.
One change for Pakistan as Usama Mir replaces Shadab Khan
We will bowl first. The pitch looks really good. We have had a couple of good sessions. We are hoping to do well. We need to do well in batting. We will try our best. Shadab is not playing. Usama comes in.Babar Azam (Pakistan Captain)
Pat Cummins is happy with the balance and energy within his side as they name an unchanged Playing XI
We would have had a bowl as well. The energy was awesome even though they had a big partnership. The intent from our guys was excellent. The way we played against Lanka, we should do the same. The same. Everyone good to go.Pat Cummins (Australia Captain)
Pitch Report from the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Ian Bishop and Shane Watson in their pitch report point out that there's some gloriously sunshine in Bengaluru today!
Dimensions: 76 m straight, square almost equidistant (63m and 64m).
Pitch: Looks like a really nice surface. There's a really nice grass cover. It's rock hard, really good base to this surface, so the ball is gonna zip through for the fast bowlers very nicely.
There's not going to be much purchase for the spinners at all. Deception is going to be their friend tonight. The last two nights, there's been a lot of dew on the ground, that's definitely going to be a factor.
Cornered Tigers wait on wounded Kangaroos!
Sitaraman Shankar points out that Australia are used to turning up for ICC tournaments and finding themselves in the semis with minimal sweat; when Pakistan get there, it is often by taking the scenic route.
Read the full story here.
Time for the national anthems!
The teams line-up on the field for the national anthems. We have Pakistan's first followed by Australia.
ICYMI, which we have to commend you on if you have, The King scored a century yesterday!
Virat Kohli sent the crowds into a frenzy last night as he finished the game with a 'six' to seal victory for India and also a 78th International Ton for himself!
Here's a look at all the records broken by Kohli during his century vs BAN last night!
All set for 'take off' at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru!
David Warner and Mitchell Marsh walk out to open the batting for Australia. Remember, the Aussies need a win as another defeat will leave them with a mountain to climb in their hopes of making the semis.
Shaheen Afridi has the new ball and he himself will be looking to bounce back after a string of poor performances for Pakistan.
Over 1: Australia 7/0
0.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Marsh taps it to point.
0.5 - SIX! Marsh gets off the mark in style as he meets the full delivery with a beautiful lofted drive to send it flying over long-off.
0.4 - No run, appeals for caught behind now from Shaheen but no one else is interested as Marsh didn't seem to make any contact when looking to flick.
0.3 - 1 run, streaky from Warner as he looks to leave but is late to move his bat away as it hits the bat and deflects to third man.
0.2 - No run, fuller now from Shaheen and Warner looks to drive but is beaten.
0.1 - No run, review! This is a bit of a desperate review from Pakistan as Warner is cramped for room against the back of length delivery and cops it on the pads.
It looked high and replays also confirm that there's a big edge first so Pakistan lose one review! That's really early in the game to throw away a review.
Over 2: Australia 9/0
1.6 - No run, Hasan tempts Marsh with a similar delivery but this time the Aussie shoulders arms.
1.5 - No run, beaten! Marsh takes a big swipe at the full delivery but is beaten for pace as it bounces back to the keeper.
1.5 - Wide! Hasan bangs it short but it seams away from Marsh and is well outside the tramline.
1.4 - No run, back of length now to Marsh who punches to point.
1.3 - No run, pitched full outside off and Marsh pushes it back to Hasan.
1.2 - 1 run, back of length outside off now and Warner punches past point.
1.1 - No run, Hasan targets the stumps straight away as Warner tucks it to the leg-side.
Hasan Ali, right-arm fast medium, will bowl from the other end.
Over 3: Australia 11/0
2.6 - No run, back of length from Shaheen and once again Marsh defends. Better over from Shaheen as he gives away just 2 runs.
2.5 - No run, fuller now from Shaheen and Marsh only taps it to point.
2.4 - No run, this time Marsh cuts it to the off-side but finds the man at point.
2.3 - No run, back of length to Marsh who defends back towards Shaheen.
2.2 - 1 run, Warner rides the bounce again as he punches to point for a quick single.
2.2 - Wide! Shaheen goes for the yorker but sprays it down leg.
2.1 - No run, back of length outside off and Warner rides the bounce to defend.
Over 4: Australia 22/0
3.6 - FOUR! Width on offer from Hasan and Marsh slices it powerfully past point.
3.5 - No run, slower back of length delivery outside off and Marsh looks to punch but mistimes it to the on-side.
3.4 - No run, Marsh looks to defend but gets a thick inside edge into the pads.
3.3 - 1 run, Warner opens the face of his bat and pushes to point for a quick single.
3.2 - No run, onto the stumps now and Warner looks to flick but gets a big leading edge back to the off-side.
3.1 - SIX! Hasan strays down leg and Warner just flicks it high over deep fine leg for a maximum.
Over 5: Australia 27/0
4.6 - No run, length delivery outside off and Marsh defends.
4.5 - FOUR! Width on offer to Marsh who again slices it past point.
4.4 - 1 run, Warner now flicks to midwicket and scampers across for a single.
4.3 - No run, DROPPED! Shaheen bangs it short outside off and Warner looks to pull but only slices it high towards mid-on. Usama Mir is the man under it and has plenty of time to judge the ball but it slides right through his palms. Shaheen really should've had a wicket there but instead Warner is gifted a second life on 10*.
4.2 - No run, back of length into Warner who only blocks it to the off-side.
4.1 - No run, Shaheen starts off with a good yorker and Warner only digs it out back to the bowler.
Over 6: Australia 37/0
5.6 - 2 runs, Warner flicks the full delivery to deep square leg for an easy two.
5.5 - FOUR! Width on offer and Warner slashes it hard past backward point.
5.4 - No run, beaten! Warner goes for the slog sweep but misses as the ball hits him flush on the pads. It's sliding down leg and Hasan doesn't push for a review.
5.3 - No run, well-disguised slower delivery from Hasan and Warner defends.
5.2 - 1 run, closer to the stumps now and Marsh dabs to backward point.
5.2 - Wide! Pitched well outside off and Hasan has to reload.
5.2 - 2 Wides! Hasan sprays it well wide down leg and Rizwan does well to get a glove on it as the batters steal a run.
5.1 - No run, full outside off from Hasan and Warner drives powerfully but it's well cut off at short cover.
Over 7: Australia 37/0
6.6 - No run, excellent from Shaheen as he sends down a maiden over inside the powerplay!
6.5 - No run, short into the body of Marsh who taps it into the pitch. A really good over so far from Shaheen. Can he finish it well?
6.4 - No run, back of length to Marsh who gets on the back foot and punches to point.
6.3 - No run, length delivery outside off and Marsh blocks.
6.2 - No run, banged short now to Marsh who defends to the off-side.
6.1 - No run, slower length delivery from Shaheen and Marsh defends.
Over 8: Australia 43/0
7.6 - No run, another quick delivery onto the stumps and Marsh pushes it back to the bowler.
7.5 - No run, quicker from Iftikhar and Marsh defends.
7.4 - 1 run, Warner steps across and tucks to backward square leg.
7.3 - FOUR! Short and wide from Iftikhar and Warner punches it powerfully through cover to release the pressure.
7.2 - No run, back of length onto the stumps and Warner punches to point.
7.2 - Wide! Spills it down leg this time.
7.1 - No run, full into the pads from Iftikhar and Warner defends.
Pakistan turn to spin inside the powerplay as Iftikhar Ahmad, right-arm off break, comes into the attack.
Over 9: Australia 67/0
8.6 - FOUR! Length delivery outside off and again Marsh just slices it past point for three back-to-back fours. 24 runs come off the over! Horror start for Rauf.
8.5 - FOUR! What an expensive start from Rauf as he bangs it short outside off and Marsh slices it past backward point.
8.4 - FOUR! Marsh waits in the crease and drives the full delivery straight past Rauf to send it racing down the ground.
8.4 - Wide! Rauf spills it down leg and has to reload.
8.3 - 1 run, Warner now dabs to third man for a safe single.
8.2 - SIX! Length delivery onto the stumps and Warner uses the pace as he gets in position and scoops it high over square leg and hits the ad hoardings on the roof of the stadium.
8.1 - FOUR! Short and wide from Rauf and Warner slices it powerfully over the man at point. Poor start from Rauf.
Change in the pace department as well as Haris Rauf, right-arm fast, comes into the attack.
Over 10: Australia 82/0
9.6 - No run, tossed up now by Iftikhar and Marsh clips it to square leg.
9.5 - FOUR! Width on offer and Marsh slices it past backward point this time for another boundary.
9.4 - FOUR! Marsh spots the shorter delivery and slices it past point. Australia are taking Pakistan to the cleaners here.
9.3 - 1 run, flatter again and Warner punches to long-off.
9.2 - No run, flatter onto the stumps and Warner goes for the paddle but mistimes the shot to send it looping to the off-side.
9.1 - SIX! Iftikhar lands it short and Warner rocks back to pull it high over cow corner.
Over 11: Australia 88/0
10.6 - No run, tossed up at the stumps and Warner defends to cover.
10.5 - No run, good turn from Mir this time as Warner shapes up to cut but gets hit on the thigh pad.
10.4 - FOUR! Short outside off and Warner cuts it past backward point.
10.3 - 1 run, slip comes in for Marsh but Mir strays onto the pads and Marsh tucks it for a quick single.
10.2 - 1 run, landed short this time and Warner slices to sweeper cover.
10.1 - No run, Mir who dropped Warner on 10, starts off with a tossed up delivery that Warner defends to cover.
Usama Mir, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack.
Over 12: Australia 96/0
11.6 - No run, back of length onto off-stump and Marsh chops it to point.
11.5 - No run, back of length to Marsh who defends to the on-side.
11.4 - 1 run, back of length into the pads and Warner tucks to square leg.
11.3 - 2 runs, full onto the pads to Warner who clips to deep square leg and they run hard for two.
11.2 - 1 run, short into the body now and Marsh hops as he tucks it to square leg.
11.1 - FOUR! Short and wide again from Rauf and Marsh punishes him with a cracking shot to send it flying over point.
Over 13: Australia 103/0 - FIFTY up for Warner! 52* (39)
12.6 - 1 run, Warner drives firmly to long-off but it's well cut off by Shaheen.
12.5 - 1 run, onto the pads of Marsh who flicks to midwicket.
12.4 - 1 run, pitched outside off and Warner pushes it past point.
12.3 - FOUR! FIFTY up for Warner! 52* (39)
Poor full toss now from Mir and Warner flicks it powerfully through midwicket to bring up his half-century in double-quick time. That also brings up the 100 for Australia.
12.2 - No run, beaten! Tossed up slower delivery and Warner looks to defend but it spins past the inside edge and onto the pads.
12.1 - No run, good turn again from Mir as it spins back into Warner who defends.
Over 14: Australia 119/0
13.6 - SIX! Back of length outside off and Marsh pulls it over deep midwicket for a flat six!
13.5 - 1 run, back of length down leg and Warner tucks to fine leg.
13.4 - 1 run, full outside off to Marsh who drives to sweeper cover.
13.3 - 1 run, back of length down leg and Warner looks to flick but it deflects off the pads to deep fine leg.
13.2 - No run, short into Warner again who ducks for cover.
13.2 - Wide! Rauf responds by banging it short but it's too high.
13.1 - SIX! This is brave batting from Warner as he gets low and scoops the full delivery from Rauf high over fine leg.
Over 15: Australia 128/0 - FIFTY up for Marsh! 50* (40)
14.6 - No run, quicker from Mir and Marsh tucks it to short fine leg.
14.5 - SIX! Tossed up to Marsh who hammers it high and straight down the ground and once again it hits the hoardings on the roof before landing in front of the sight screen.
14.4 - No run, tossed up to Marsh who defends off the back foot.
14.3 - 1 run, Warner tucks to square leg for a quick single.
14.2 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Marsh! 50* (40)
Marsh drives to long-off to bring up his half-century! Both Australia openers are having a field day out at Bengaluru today!
14.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Mir to Warner who pushes it to point.
Over 16: Australia 134/0
15.6 - No run, tossed up to Warner who drives to cover.
15.5 - 1 run, Marsh gets onto the back foot and clips to square leg.
15.4 - No run, Marsh now leans forward to defend.
15.3 - FOUR! Marsh gets on the back foot and punches powerfully past a diving fielder at cover.
15.2 - 1 run, Warner drives down the ground for an easy single.
15.1 - No run, Warner tucks to the on-side and there's a bit of indecision about whether to take a single.
Iftikhar Ahmed [2.0-0-21-0] comes back into the attack after the drinks break. Can Pakistan turns things around here?
Over 17: Australia 143/0
16.6 - No run, tossed up googly to Marsh who steps across and defends.
16.5 - 1 run, Warner skips down the track again and flicks through midwicket.
16.5 - Wide! Mir sprays it down leg as Warner looks to sweep but misses.
16.4 - No run, shorter from Mir and Warner punches straight to cover.
16.3 - 1 run, Warner leans forward and drives to cover.
16.2 - SIX! Warner dances down the track and flicks it high into the stands over deep midwicket.
16.1 - 1 run, Mir tosses it up to Marsh who dabs to the off-side for a quick single.
Over 18: Australia 144/0
17.6 - No run, width on offer but Warner slices it straight to point.
17.6 - Wide! Sprays it wide down leg.
17.5 - No run, this time Warner pushes the tossed up delivery back to the bowler.
17.4 - No run, beaten! Sharp turn and some extra bounce from Iftikhar as Warner looks to cut but sees it fly past the edge.
17.3 - No run, now Warner punches to the off-side but finds the man at cover.
17.2 - No run, Warner steps out and looks to flick but it hits him on the pads.
17.1 - No run, Iftikhar tosses it up to Warner who flicks it back to the bowler.
Over 19: Australia 148/0
18.6 - 1 run, into the pads of Warner who flicks to deep midwicket.
18.5 - 1 run, tossed up onto leg-stump and Marsh flicks to midwicket.
18.4 - No run, angled into Marsh again who defends back to the bowler.
18.3 - 1 run, Warner gets onto his knee and sweeps to deep square leg.
18.2 - 1 run, tossed up at the stumps and Marsh drives towards mid-off.
18.1 - No run, angled into Marsh who defends back to Nawaz.
Mohammad Nawaz, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack.
Over 20: Australia 149/0
19.6 - No run, loopy full delivery and Marsh defends back to the bowler.
19.5 - No run, length delivery onto off-stump and Marsh drives to mid-off.
19.4 - No run, Marsh looks to flick but finds the man at square leg.
19.3 - No run, Marsh makes room but punches straight to cover.
19.2 - No run, onto the pads of Marsh who defends to the on-side.
19.1 - 1 run, flatter onto the pads from Iftikhar and Warner drives to long-on.
Over 21: Australia 158/0
20.6 - SIX! There's the release shot as Marsh launches the full delivery high over long-on for a maximum. Things were just slowing down for Australia but Marsh releases the pressure with that shot.
20.5 - No run, short outside off again but Marsh only punches it to mid-off.
20.4 - 2 runs, Marsh slices powerfully to sweeper cover and Mir does well to cut off the boundary.
20.3 - No run, Marsh leans forward and defends back to Nawaz.
20.2 - 1 run, Warner nudges to deep midwicket to bring up 150 for Australia.
20.1 - No run, Nawaz fires it onto the stumps and Warner flicks to midwicket.
Over 22: Australia 162/0
21.6 - No run, some extra bounce from Iftikhar as Warner defends.
21.5 - 1 run, Marsh opens his stance and punches to long-on.
21.4 - 1 run, fired quick outside off and Warner cuts past point.
21.3 - 1 run, short again and Marsh slaps it to long-on.
21.2 - No run, short onto the stumps and Marsh defends.
21.1 - 1 run, loopy from Iftikhar and Warner drives to long-off.
Over 23: Australia 169/0
22.6 - No run, tossed up full delivery and Warner defends back to Nawaz.
22.5 - SIX! A tad too short from Nawaz and Warner clears his front foot to send it flying into the stands over deep midwicket.
22.4 - No run, Warner looks to step across but only flicks to short midwicket.
22.3 - 1 run, good length again from Nawaz as Marsh punches to deep cover.
22.2 - No run, loopy onto off-stump and Marsh punches to mid-off.
22.1 - No run, slower onto the stumps from Nawaz and Marsh punches to point.
Over 24: Australia 171/0
23.6 - 1 run, Warner now clears his front foot and punches to cover.
23.5 - 1 run, Marsh opens his stance and punches to deep cover.
23.4 - No run, full onto the stumps and Marsh pushes back to the bowler.
23.3 - No run, quicker onto the stumps and Marsh just about gets his bat down in time.
23.2 - No run, a tad fuller onto the stumps and Marsh pushes it back to the bowler.
23.1 - No run, short onto the pads from Iftikhar and Marsh defends.
Over 25: Australia 172/0
Pakistan spinners are doing well to put the squeeze on Australia here.
24.6 - No run, tossed up again and Marsh defends back to Nawaz.
24.5 - No run, loopy onto the stumps and Marsh drives straight to cover.
24.4 - No run, short outside off and Marsh cuts but finds the man at point.
24.3 - No run, Marsh looks to punch but gets a big inside-edge to midwicket.
24.2 - No run, short to Marsh who cuts it straight to point.
24.1 - 1 run, short onto the stumps from Nawaz and Warner whips over midwicket.
Over 26: Australia 176/0
24.6 - 1 run, Marsh now slices it past point for a single.
24.5 - No run, straight drive from Marsh but Iftikhar gets a hand to it.
24.4 - No run, this time Marsh clears his front foot but punches to mid-on.
24.3 - No run, Marsh looks to punch but can't beat cover.
24.2 - 2 runs, beaten! Marsh looks to defend but gets hit high on the thigh pad. A poor overthrow lets them grab two leg byes.
24.1 - 1 run, short from Iftikhar and Warner punches to deep cover.
Over 27: Australia 185/0
25.6 - 1 run, short outside off and Marsh cuts it to deep cover.
25.5 - No run, good turn from Nawaz as Marsh gets on the back foot to defend.
25.4 - 1 run, slower onto the stumps from Nawaz and Warner cuts it to point.
25.3 - FOUR! Warner skips out and whips the full delivery past the man at midwicket.
25.2 - 2 runs, Warner gets on the back foot and cuts it to deep point.
25.1 - 1 run, Marsh slices the short delivery from Nawaz to deep cover.
Over 28: Australia 192/0
26.6 - 1 run, short outside off and Marsh slaps it to deep cover.
26.5 - No run, Hasan gets it to nip in off the pitch and Marsh defends.
26.4 - No run, Marsh looks to flick the back of length delivery but only gets an inside-edge onto the pads this time.
26.3 - No run, back of length onto off-stump and Marsh gets a thick inside-edge to midwicket.
26.2 - No run, back of length into the batter and Marsh defends.
26.1 - SIX! Marsh welcomes the change to pace as he pulls the length delivery over deep midwicket for a flat six!
Bowling change back to pace now Hasan Ali [3.0-0-23-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 28: Australia 199/0
27.6 - 1 run, big inside edge as Marsh looks to drive but it escapes to midwicket.
27.5 - 1 run, fuller from Nawaz and Warner drills to long-on.
27.4 - No run, Warner opens his stance but slaps it straight to cover.
27.3 - FOUR! Warner gets onto his knee again and sweeps through the gap at square leg. He moves onto 97* now.
27.2 - No run, Warner gets on the back foot but only taps to the off-side.
27.1 - 1 run, short outside off from Nawaz and Marsh punches to cover where a misfield lets them grab a single.
Over 29: Australia 208/0
28.6 - 1 run, back of length outside off and Marsh punches to deep point. He moves on to 96* himself.
28.5 - 1 run, short outside off and Warner slices it to deep cover to move on to 99*.
28.4 - 1 run, back of length and Marsh looks to punch but chops it to point.
28.3 - No run, Marsh steps forward but Hasan bangs it short forcing him to leave for the keeper.
28.2 - SIX! Full onto the stumps and Marsh lifts it beautifully straight back over the bowler's head to bring up 200 for Australia.
28.1 - No run, length delivery from Hasan and Marsh defends.
Over 30: Australia 214/0 - HUNDREDs up for Warner & Marsh!
29.6 - No run, Marsh now glances it straight to fine leg.
29.5 - FOUR! HUNDRED up for Marsh! 101* (100)
Now Marsh brings up his ton on his birthday! He slices the short delivery to send it racing through covers. Australia's unstoppable opening pair are really punishing Pakistan here.
29.4 - 1 run, HUNDRED up for Warner! 100* (85)
Warner now flicks to deep midwicket to bring up his HUNDRED! He pulls out his usual leaping celebration before adding a bit of the trademark 'Pushpa' style as well.
29.3 - No run, again Warner looks to flick but mistimes it back into the hands of Nawaz.
29.2 - No run, nerves maybe from Warner as he taps the loopy delivery back to Nawaz.
29.1 - 1 run, Marsh flicks the loopy delivery from Nawaz to midwicket.
Over 31: Australia 226/0
30.6 - FOUR! Superb timing from Warner as he drives the full delivery through the gap at cover.
30.5 - No run, beaten! Warner makes room and slices hard but is beaten as Rauf pitches it full outside off.
30.4 - 1 run, Marsh now slices the full delivery to sweeper cover.
30.3 - SIX! Excellent from Marsh as he clubs the length delivery high over midwicket for a maximum.
30.2 - 1 run, Warner backs away and punches towards point.
30.1 - No run, short outside off and Warner looks to cut but only chops it back into the pitch.
Haris Rauf [3.0-0-47-0] comes back into the attack. He's been expensive so far and will be looking to make amends.
Over 32: Australia 245/0
31.6 - No run, flatter onto the stumps and Warner cuts to point.
31.5 - FOUR! Tossed up outside off and it meets the same fate as Warner drives through mid-off.
31.4 - FOUR! Warner is in full flow now as Mir tosses it up outside off and sees it driven powerfully past mid-off.
31.3 - SIX! Mir again drops it short and Warner pulls it well over the fielder this time for a maximum.
31.2 - DROPPED & FOUR! Short again from Mir and Warner pulls it towards deep midwicket where Shafique comes running in and dives forward but it slips through his fingers.
Shafique injures himself too in the process and has to leave the field for treatment.
31.1 - 1 run, short from Mir and Marsh cuts to sweeper cover.
Back to spin as Usama Mir [4.0-0-31-0] comes back into the attack
Over 33: Australia 259/2
32.6 - WICKET! Maxwell c Babar Azam b Shaheen Afridi 0 (1)
Two-in-two for Shaheen as Maxwell makes room and slashes hard at the full delivery but only sends it flying high to mid-off and this time the Pakistan captain gets under it and makes no mistake. He throws away the ball in disgust too as Maxwell walks back on a 'Golden Duck'.
Glenn Maxwell, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
32.5 - WICKET! Mitchell Marsh c Usama Mir b Shaheen Afridi 121 (108)
Finally Pakistan have the breakthrough! Marsh flicks the full delivery powerfully towards short fine leg but it's straight to the fielder and Mir this time does well to take a sharp low catch.
32.4 - SIX! Short down leg and Marsh pulls it high over deep fine leg.
32.3 - 1 run, full outside off and Warner guides it to deep third man.
32.2 - 1 run, beaten! Shaheen drags the length back and Marsh looks to swing but it flies off the thigh pad for a leg bye.
32.1 - SIX! Nothing is working for Pakistan today as Marsh lifts the full delivery high down the ground for a maximum.
Pakistan bring back their best bowler so far today as Shaheen Afridi [4.0-1-14-0] is back into the attack.
Over 34: Australia 264/2
33.6 - 2 runs, Smith now slashes hard at the short delivery to send it racing to sweeper cover.
33.5 - No run, dropped! Tossed up to Smith who gets a big outside edge that flies to slip but it's put down by Babar Azam. Smith dropped on 1*!
33.4 - 1 run, Warner slices the short delivery to deep point.
33.3 - 1 run, Smith makes room and punches to deep cover to get off the mark.
33.2 - 1 run, turn and bounce from Mir as Warner makes a late adjustment to dab it to the off-side.
33.1 - No run, full onto the stumps from Mir and Warner pushes it back to the bowler.
Steven Smith, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
Over 36: Australa 269/2
35.6 - No run, Warner defends and Shaheen is onto the ball in a flash and even rattles the stumps with a direct-hit at the non-striker's end.
35.5 - 1 run, Smith looks to pull but is beaten as the ball flies off the thigh pad for a leg bye.
35.4 - 1 run, short outside off and Warner dabs it to backward point.
35.3 - No run, length delivery outside off and Warner chops it into the pitch.
35.2 - 1 run, angled into Smith who glances to square leg.
35.2 - Wide! Shaheen spills it down leg.
35.1 - 1 run, hat-trick ball for Shaheen but Warner just drives the full delivery to deep cover.
Over 37: Australia 274/2
36.6 - 1 run, Warner makes room and punches to long-off to retain strike.
36.5 - No run, Warner slaps it down the ground but Mir cuts off any run.
36.5 - Wide! Mir pitches it well outside off.
36.4 - No run, Warner slices it to point and Babar fires in a quick throw to keep Smith on his toes at the non-striker's end.
36.3 - 1 run, Smith dabs it to point for a quick single.
36.2 - 2 runs, Smith makes room and slices it through covers as they run hard for two.
36.1 - No run, Smith dances down the track but is beaten as Mir fires it in quicker.
Over 38: Australia 284/2
37.6 - No run, low full toss as Shaheen looks for the yorker but Warner only digs it out to cover.
37.5 - FOUR! Width on offer and Warner slices it through covers.
37.4 - No run, nips in off the surface and Warner defends back to Shaheen.
37.3 - FOUR! Short from Shaheen and Warner pulls it superbly through midwicket.
37.2 - 2 runs, Warner lifts it high down the ground but it lands safely just inside the ropes.
37.1 - No run, full outside off from Afridi and Warner drives it straight to cover.
Over 39: Australia 291/3
38.6 - FOUR! Tossed up outside off and Warner drives through covers.
38.5 - No run, Warner leans forward and defends.
38.4 - 1 run, Stoinis looks to defend but gets a big inside edge to square leg.
38.3 - 1 run, back of length to Warner who punches to mid-on.
38.2 - 1 run, Stoinis drives to mid-off to get off the mark.
Marcus Stoinis, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
38.1 - WICKET! Smith c and b Usama Mir 7 (9)
Tossed up by Mir and Smith looks to drive to long-off but the bowler gets down quickly and takes a really sharp catch. He put down a sitter early on in the game but has taken two really good catches now.
Over 40: Australia 297/3
39.6 - No run, Stoinis mistimes the full delivery back to Hasan.
39.5 - 1 run, Warner glances to fine leg for a single.
39.4 - 1 run, back of length down leg and Stoinis misses with the glance as it rolls off the pads for a leg bye.
39.3 - 2 runs, full outside off and Stoinis drives it uppishly through cover.
39.2 - No run, back of length onto the stumps and Stoinis defends.
39.1 - 2 runs, full down leg and Stoinis looks to flick but it comes off the pads for two leg byes.
Hasan Ali [5.0-0-39-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 41: Australia 312/3 - HUNDRED & FIFTY up for Warner! 151* (116)
40.6 - SIX! Tossed up outside off and Stoinis gets going as he launches it high over long-off.
40.5 - 1 run, short outside off and Warner cuts to deep cover.
40.4 - No run, tossed up full delivery from Mir and Warner mistimes it back into the pitch.
40.3 - 1 run, shorter from Mir and Stoinis cuts to cover.
40.2 - 1 run, tossed up outside off and Warner dabs for a quick single.
40.1 - SIX! HUNDRED & FIFTY up for Warner! 151* (116)
Tossed up by Mir and Warner uses the slog-sweep to send it flying over midwicket to bring up his 150 and 300 for Australia.
Over 42: Australia 319/3
41.6 - 2 runs, slower full delivery and Stoinis whips it to deep midwicket.
41.5 - 1 run, back of length onto the stumps and Warner tucks to square leg.
41.4 - 2 runs, pitched wide outside off and Warner reaches out to slap it to deep cover.
41.3 - 1 run, short outside off and Stoinis slaps it to deep cover.
41.2 - No run, back of length onto the pads and Stoinis clips to midwicket.
41.1 - 1 run, slower delivery from Hasan and Warner clips to square leg.
Over 43: Australia 330/4
42.6 - No run, length delivery again and this time Stoinis hammers it hard but it hits the stumps at the non-striker's end.
42.5 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Stoinis pushes it back to Rauf.
42.4 - 1 run, back of length again and Inglis slaps it to deep point.
42.3 - FOUR! Back of length outside off and Inglis gets going immediately with a crack through point.
Josh Inglis, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
42.2 - WICKET! Warner c (sub)Shadab Khan b Haris Rauf 163 (124)
This time Rauf slips in a slower delivery and Warner goes big again but mistimes the shot completely as he sends it high towards long-off where Shadab takes a safe catch.
42.1 - SIX! Warner welcomes Rauf back with a mighty heave to send the full delivery flying over long-on.
Haris Rauf [4.0-0-59-0] is back into the attack.
Over 44: Australia 338/4
43.6 - No run, beaten! Full outside off and Inglis looks to loft but is beaten.
43.5 - FOUR! Full onto the pads and Inglis flicks it expertly through the gap at midwicket.
43.4 - No run, beaten! Hasan fires it down leg and Inglis looks to heave but it glances the pads on the way to the keeper.
43.3 - FOUR! Low full toss and Inglis drives it through extra cover.
43.2 - No run, shorter now into the body and Inglis defends.
43.1 - No run, back of length from Hasan and Inglis tucks to midwicket.
Over 45: Australia 340/5
44.6 - No run, yorker now from Rauf and Stoinis just about jams it out.
44.5 - No run, banged short again and Stoinis goes for the ramp but doesn't connect.
44.4 - No run, banged short and Stoinis looks to pull but is late into the shot.
44.3 - 1 run, short to Labuschagne who defends to point for a quick single.
Marnus Labuschagne, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
44.2 - WICKET! Josh Inglis c Rizwan b Haris Rauf 13 (9)
Banged short by Rauf and Inglis looks to ramp but seems to miss. Rizwan though is convinced there's an edge and pushes for the review! Replays confirm it brushed the gloves and Rauf finally has something to be happy about after a dreadful day being pumped all over the ground.
44.1 - 1 run, Stoinis makes room to pull but Rauf follows him with the ball as it comes off the gloves.
Over 46: Australia 347/5
45.6 - 1 run, length delivery outside off and Labuschagne slaps to deep cover.
45.5 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Stoinis flicks it high to deep midwicket.
45.4 - FOUR! Slower delivery outside off and Stoinis slices it past point.
45.3 - 1 run, this time Labuschagne manages to clip to long leg.
45.2 - No run, back of length and Labuschange gets hit on the thigh pad again.
45.1 - No run, back of length from Shaheen and Labuschagne looks to flick but gets hit on the pads.
Shaheen Afridi [7.0-1-41-2] comes back into the attack.
Over 47: Australia 354/5
46.6 - 1 run, length delivery onto the stumps and Stoinis slaps it to Babar at long-off.
46.5 - No run, another slower ball and Stoinis heaves again and misses.
46.4 - No run, excellent slower ball as Stoinis swings but only connects with air.
46.4 - Wide! Rauf pitches it well outside off and Stoinis swings but misses.
46.3 - 1 run, pinpoint yorker and Labuschange does well to squeeze it out.
46.2 - FOUR! Back of length outside off and Labuschagne slaps it over mid-off.
46.1 - No run, Rauf bangs it short and Labsuchagne looks to pull but is beaten.
Over 48: Australia 358/6
47.6 - 2 runs, Cummins heaves but it comes off the inside-half to deep midwicket.
47.5 - 1 run, Labuschagne looks to make room but Shaheen follows him with the ball expertly as it hits him on the pads for a leg bye.
47.4 - No run, slower ball outside off and Labuschagne swings hard but misses completely.
47.3 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Cummins misses with the flick as it rolls off the pads for a leg bye.
47.2 - No run, pitched full outside off and Cummins drives to cover.
Pat Cummins, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
47.1 - WICKET! Stoinis lbw b Shaheen Afridi 21 (24)
Stoinis steps across and looks to heave across the line but gets hit on the back foot. It's plumb in front of the wickets but Stoinis reviews! Three reds mean Australia lose the batter and one review.
Over 49: Australia 363/7
48.6 - 1 run, yorker length delivery and Starc digs it out down the ground.
48.5 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Cummins looks to heave but gets a thick edge to short fine leg.
48.4 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Starc flicks to long-on to get off the mark.
Mitchell Starc, left handed bat, comes to the crease.
48.3 - WICKET! Labuschagne c (sub)Shadab Khan b Haris Rauf 8 (12)
Rauf bangs it short and Labuschagne nails the pull but it flies straight to the man at deep midwicket who makes no mistake. Australia can't find any boundaries at the death overs.
48.2 - 1 run, Cummins heaves at the slower delivery but mistimes it to mid-on.
48.1 - 1 run, Rauf starts with a slower delivery that bounces over the bat and stumps and Rizwan fails to collect as they steal a bye.
Over 50: Australia 367/9
49.6 - 2 runs, Cummins flicks the last delivery to deep midwicket and they come charging back for two. It's not a great throw to the keeper and Cummins makes it in safely with a dive.
49.5 - No run, beaten! Excellent slower delivery from Afridi and it only just misses the leg-stump as Cummins pulls out of the shot.
49.4 - No run, pacy full delivery and Cummins swings hard but only gets a thick inside edge onto the pads.
49.3 - 1 run, low full toss and Zampa flicks to deep backward point.
49.3 - Wide! Afridi just spills the hat-trick delivery wide down leg.
Adam Zampa, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
49.2 - WICKET! Hazlewood c Rizwan b Shaheen Afridi 0 (1)
That's a fifer for Afridi! Hazlewood looks to drive the back of length delivery but only gets a healthy edge that carries to the keeper. Afridi has been excellent today and gets his deserved reward. He's on a hat-trick for the second time today.
Josh Hazlewood, left handed bat, comes to the crease.
49.1 - WICKET! Starc c Saud Shakeel b Shaheen Afridi 2 (3)
Shaheen starts with a full delivery onto off-stump and Starc goes for the big hit but only sends it high towards long-off where the fielder makes no mistake. That's wicket no. 4 for Shaheen who has been impressive on an otherwise horror day for Pakistan bowlers.
Pakistan need 368 runs to win!
It's been a run-fest at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Australia got off to a flyer with both openers taking the Pakistan bowlers to the cleaners. Pakistan were poor with the ball and even poorer in the field with David Warner dropped on 10.
Warner (163) and Mitchell Marsh (121) put on a 259-run opening stand before Pakistan could finally get the breakthrough though Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Shaheen (5/54) was the only effective bowler for Pakistan and he rightly got his reward, finishing with a World Cup five-wicket haul!
Australia failed to really get going after losing their openers and Pakistan will take heart from that as they hope to chase down this massive total.
Birthday boy Mitchell Marsh is quite happy with that innings
Very nice birthday present, I feel like I have played a lot of cricket on my birthday and never got over 10. Nice to contribute, that partnership with Davey was awesome. We know this can be a high-scoring ground, I have played here a lot, I have missed out a lot, it was nice to cash in today. Pakistan bowled pretty well in the powerplay, we sort of cashed in later. Probably would have liked a few more, but I thought Pakistan bowled really well. Our communication and connection today as a partnership was fantastic. There was a little period they bowled quite well, especially their spinners, we tried to take it deep, we knew that our time would come. Davey was fantastic, awesome fun to have that partnership with him. I tend not to celebrate too hard, there was a fair bit of emotion on that one today, World Cups are always special. Hopefully we get another win on the board. There's certainly enough in the wicket, hopefully we can get some swing and put them under pressure with early wickets.Mitchell Marsh (121 off 108 balls)
All set for the run chase!
Abdullah Shafique and Imam-Ul-Haq walk out to open the batting for Pakistan. Remember, the Men in Green chased down 344 against Sri Lanka in their last game but they are up against a much more established bowling attack tonight.
Mitchell Starc has the new ball in hand to open the attack for the Aussies.
Over 1: Pakistan 8/0
0.6 - 3 runs! Full outside off and Imam drives it beautifully through the gap at cover. Labuschagne meanwhile does superbly to chase and claw it back in with a dive at the edge of the ropes.
0.5 - No run, full outside off and Imam blocks it to the off-side.
0.4 - 1 run, Shafique gets a thick outside edge to third man and gets off the mark.
0.3 - No run, beaten! Again Shafique goes for a big drive but sees it fly past the outside edge this time.
0.2 - No run, pinpoint yorker now from Starc and Shafique digs it out.
0.2 - Wide! And again!
0.2 - Wide! Starc looks to target the pads but again sprays it down leg.
0.1 - No run, beaten! Starc gets it to nip in off the surface as it whizzes past the inside edge of Shafique.
0.1 - Wide! Starc loses his radar a bit as he spills it down leg again.
0.1 - Wide! A bit of swing on offer but Starc spills it down leg.
Over 2: Pakistan 12/0
1.6 - No run, full outside off and Imam leaves for the keeper. Excellent comeback from Hazlewood after getting hit for a boundary on the first ball.
1.5 - No run, back of length outside off and Imam defends to the off-side.
1.4 - No run, beaten! Back of length and Imam misses with the flick as it hits the thigh pad.
1.3 - No run, Imam looks to defend but it flies off the outside edge.
1.2 - No run, back of length from Hazlewood and Imam shoulders arms.
1.1 - FOUR! Imam steps across and slices the full delivery past the man at backward point.
Josh Hazlewood, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack from the other end.
Over 3: Pakistan 20/0
2.6 - No run, Shafique drives on the up again but it's superbly cut off by Warner at cover.
2.5 - FOUR! Full outside off and this time Shafique guides it past a diving man at backward point.
2.4 - No run, full outside off and Shafique drives but finds cover.
2.3 - No run, back of length and Shafique dabs to point.
2.2 - No run, pitched full outside off and Shafique leaves looking for a wide but it isn't given.
2.1 - FOUR! Excellent from Shafique as he drives through the tiniest gap at cover.
Over 4: Pakistan 28/0
3.6 - No run, slower full delivery from Hazlewood and Imam defends back to the bowler.
3.5 - No run, banged into the pitch outside off and Imam duly shoulders arms.
3.4 - No run, beaten! Shorter and just outside off this time and Imam looks to defend but it whizzes past the outside edge.
3.3 - No run, beaten! Tighter line now from Hazlewood and he raps Imam on the pads. It's too high and sliding down leg so they don't review.
3.2 - FOUR! Short and wide now and Imam slices it powerfully past point.
3.1 - FOUR! Hazlewood bangs it short and Imam doesn't time the pull but it still escapes through midwicket for four.
Over 5: Pakistan 40/5
4.6 - No run, onto the pads again but this time Imam finds the man at square leg with the flick.
4.5 - No run, back of length outside off and Imam shoulders arms.
4.4 - FOUR! Lovely timing again from Imam as he flicks it expertly through the gap at midwicket.
4.3 - 2 runs, Starc strays onto the pads again as Imam clips to deep square leg.
4.2 - FOUR! Excellent timing from Imam as he clips the full delivery off the pads through midwicket.
4.1 - 1 run, back of length outside off and Shafique dabs to point for a single.
4.1 - Wide! Starc lands it well down leg and Inglis does well to collect with a dive.
Over 6: Pakistan 40/0
5.6 - No run, excellent from Hazlewood as he sends down a maiden over in the powerplay!
5.5 - No run, another dot ball as Shafique defends the back of length delivery.
5.4 - No run, beaten! Short outside off and Shafique misses with the cut.
5.3 - No run, length delivery but Shafique can't find the right timing on the punch.
5.2 - No run, full outside off and Shafique only drives to cover.
5.1 - No run, full onto the pads but Shafique can't beat backward point.
Over 7: Pakistan 45/0
6.6 - 1 run, Shafique gets a thick edge to third man to retain strike.
6.5 - FOUR! Shafique just breaks the shackles now as he charges down the track and hammers it past Cummins who ducks for cover.
6.4 - No run, this time Shafique gets bat behind ball but only defends to cover.
6.3 - No run, beaten! Shafique is struggling a little now as he looks to defend but is beaten.
6.2 - 1 run, Imam hangs back and dabs to third man.
6.1 - No run, Cummins starts with a length delivery that Imam punches to mid-on.
Australia captain Pat Cummins, right-arm fast, comes into the attack.
Over 8: Pakistan 48/0
7.6 - No run, Hazlewood ends the over well as he forces Shafique to defend. Just 2 runs come off the over.
7.5 - No run, short outside off and Shafique only taps to cover.
7.4 - 1 run, Imam flicks to midwicket for another quick single.
7.3 - 1 run, Shafique now tucks to square leg for a quick single.
7.2 - No run, Shafique looks to cut but only chops it into the pitch.
7.1 - No run, length delivery from Hazlewood and Shafique nudges to the on-side.
Over 9: Pakistan 55/0
8.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Shafique defends back to Cummins.
8.5 - FOUR! Banged short by Cummins and Shafique nails the hook to send it racing through square leg.
8.4 - 1 run, Imam defends with soft hands and pushes for a quick run.
8.3 - No run, beaten! Short and angled across Imam who looks to cut but doesn't connect.
8.2 - 1 run, Shafique looks to flick but it deflects off the pads for a leg bye.
8.1 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Imam flicks to midwicket for a quick single.
Over 10: Pakitan 59/0
9.6 - 1 run, back of length onto off-stump and Shafique defends with soft hands for a quick single.
9.5 - No run, full outside off and Shafique cuts hard but it's well fielded at backward point.
9.4 - 1 run, Short outside off and Imam cuts it to third man.
9.3 - 1 run, banged short and Shafique looks to pull but it comes off the gloves.
9.2 - 1 run, back of length outside off and Imam dabs to third man.
9.1 - No run, full outside off and Imam drives straight to cover.
Over 11: Pakistan 61/0
10.6 - No run, Shafique defends to point.
10.5 - 1 run, Imam looks to flick but it comes off the pads for a leg bye.
10.4 - No run, Imam gets on the back foot to defend.
10.3 - No run, Imam flicks the full delivery but it's cut off at short midwicket.
10.2 - No run, tossed up outside off and Imam defends.
10.1 - 1 run, flat onto the stumps and Shafique drives to long-on.
Cummins goes straight to spin after the powerplay as Adam Zampa, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack.
Over 12: Pakistan 73/0
11.6 - 1 run, Shafique dabs to third man to retain strike.
11.5 - DROPPED & SIX! Shafique looks to pull the short delivery but doesn't get enough on it. Sean Abbot grabs it with both hands right at the edge of the boundary but then drops it just over the rope.
11.4 - FOUR! Length delivery outside off and Shafique drives on the up to send it racing past Cummins.
11.3 - No run, beaten! Excellent from Cummins as he beats the blade of Shafique.
11.2 - 1 run, bit of width from Cummins and Imam cuts it to deep third.
11.1 - No run, length delivery outside off and Imam only defends.
Over 13: Pakistan 81/0
12.6 - 1 run, Imam flicks the full delivery to square leg.
12.5 - 1 run, tossed up outside off and Shafique drills it to long-on.
12.4 - 1 run, back of length googly that Imam flicks to midwicket.
12.3 - No run, full onto the pads and Imam flicks to midwicket.
12.2 - FOUR! Imam skips down the track and lifts it back over Zampa's head for a one-bounce four.
12.1 - 1 run, full loopy delivery from Zampa and Shafique drills it to long-off.
Over 14: Pakistan 90/0
13.6 - SIX! Cummins bangs it short and this time Shafique nails the pull as it goes flat and lands right on the boundary ropes at cow corner.
13.5 - No run, back of length to Shafique who defends.
13.4 - 1 run, Imam dabs towards third man where Smith cuts it off but his knee gets caught in the surface.
13.3 - No run, Imam taps it to cover where Labuschange grabs it and fires a sharp throw at the non-striker's end.
13.2 - 1 run, back of length and Shafique defends with soft hands for a quick single.
13.1 - 1 run, Cummins bangs it short and Imam cuts to third man.
Over 15: Pakistan 94/0
14.6 - No run, tossed up to Imam who gets a big leading edge to cover.
14.5 - 1 run, Shafique leans forward to flick to deep midwicket.
14.4 - No run, Shafique looks to make room but Zampa follows him and Cummins puts in an excellent stop at short midwicket.
14.3 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Imam flicks to midwicket.
14.2 - 1 run, short from Zampa and Shafique slaps to cover.
14.1 - 1 run, tossed up down leg and Imam nudges to square leg.
Over 16: Pakistan 97/0
15.6 - No run, good start by Maxwell as Imam defends.
15.5 - 1 run, Shafique punches to cover to rotate strike.
15.4 - No run, shorter from Maxwell and Shafique can't beat square leg.
15.3 - 1 run, Imam leans forward and flicks to long-on.
15.2 - No run, Imam drives to cover but it's well cut off.
15.1 - 1 run, Shafique clips through midwicket for a quick run.
Spin from both ends now as Glenn Maxwell, right-arm off break, comes into the attack.
Over 17: Pakistan 104/0
16.6 - FOUR! Short from Zampa and Imam makes room to cut past short third man.
16.5 - No run, Imam flicks to midwicket but Smith puts in a good dive to cut off any runs.
16.4 - 1 run, Shafique dances down the track and flicks to long-on.
16.3 - 1 run, Imam pushes to cover for a quick single.
16.2 - No run, tossed up onto the stumps and Imam defends back to Zampa.
16.1 - 1 run, loopy full toss from Zampa and Shafique only drills it to long-on.
Over 20: Pakistan 131/0
19.6 - 2 runs, Imam now whips it to long-on and they run hard for two.
19.5 - FOUR! Excellent from Imam as he skips out and just punches it over extra cover.
19.4 - No run, Imam looks to flick but gets hit on the pads.
19.3 - 1 run, short from Maxwell and Shafique chops it to cover.
19.2 - FOUR! Shafique now dances down the track and drills it powerfully past Maxwell.
19.1 - FOUR! Shafique makes room and slices the loopy delivery over backward point.
Over 21: Pakistan 134/0
20.6 - No run, beaten! Imam looks to flick but is beaten by the slower delivery from Starc.
20.5 - 1 run, short to Shafique who just guides it to the leg-side.
20.4 - 1 run, short outside off and Imam dabs to third man.
20.3 - No run, sharp bouncer now and Imam ducks under it.
20.2 - No run, beaten! Slower short delivery and Imam swings hard but only connects with air.
20.1 - 1 run, short down leg and Shafique helps it along to fine leg.
Back to pace now as Mitchell Starc [3.0-0-28-0] is back into the attack to try and split this opening pair.
Over 22: Pakistan 143/1
21.6 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Babar defends.
21.5 - FOUR! Slower full delivery and Babar times the flick excellently to send it past Hazlewood who can't cut it off from mid-off.
21.4 - No run, banged short again and Babar leaves for the keeper.
21.3 - FOUR! Babar gets off the mark in style as he nails the pull through square leg.
21.3 - Wide! Sprays it down leg.
21.2 - No run, Stonis bangs it short and Babar is quick to let it go for the keeper.
Babar Azam, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
21.1 - WICKET! Shafique c Maxwell b Stoinis 64 (61)
Stoinis strikes with his first ball! He bangs it short to Shafique who goes for the pull but is cramped for room as it flies off the shoulder of the bat to go looping towards cover where Maxwell makes no mistake. The Aussies are pumped as they finally get the breakthrough.
Pace from both ends as Marcus Stoinis, right-arm medium, comes into the attack.
Over 24: Pakistan 159/2
23.6 - FOUR! Excellent shot from Babar as he just punches it past a helpless fielder at mid-on.
23.5 - 1 run, length delivery outside off and Rizwan cuts to deep cover to get off the mark.
Pakistan's in-form battter Mohammad Rizwan, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
23.4 - WICKET! Imam c Starc b Stoinis 70 (71)
Stoinis bangs it short outside off and Imam goes for the ramp shot but doesn't get enough on the shot as Starc takes a good sliding catch at deep third. Stoinis has sent both openers back to the dressing room.
23.3 - 1 run, slower onto the stumps and Babar clips to midwicket.
23.2 - 1 run, back of length to Imam who dabs to third man.
23.1 - 1 run, length delivery from Stoinis and Babar flicks through midwicket.
Over 26: Pakistan 174/2
25.6 - 1 run, short to Rizwan who pulls to deep square leg.
25.5 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Rizwan defends.
25.4 - 1 run, short outside off and Babar dabs to third man.
25.3 - 1 run, short again from Stoinis and Rizwan pulls to square leg.
25.3 - Wide! Short down leg and Rizwan leaves.
25.2 - No run, beaten! Slower length delivery and Rizwan swings but misses.
25.1 - 1 run, short from Stoinis and Babar dabs it to third man.
Over 27: Pakistan 179/3
26.6 - 1 run, Shakeel gets across and laps it over the keeper.
26.6 - Wide! Zampa fires it down leg.
26.5 - No run, another googly and Shakeel mistimes the cut.
26.4 - 1 run, googly from Zampa as Rizwan flicks to midwicket.
26.3 - 1 run, Shakeel punches through point to get off the mark.
Saud Shakeel, left handed bat, comes to the crease.
26.2 - WICKET! Babar Azam c Cummins b Zampa 18 (14)
Short and quick from Zampa and Babar goes for the pull but sends it straight to Cummins who makes no mistake at short midwicket. The Australian captain got across superbly before taking a smart catch when diving to his right. Excellent work from Cummins and Zampa!
26.1 - 1 run, tossed up to Rizwan who drives down the ground but Zampa gets a boot onto it.
Adam Zampa [5.0-0-24-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 28: Pakistan 181/3
27.6 - No run, back of length to Shakeel who defends.
27.5 - 1 run, Rizwan flicks the full delivery to deep square leg.
27.4 - 1 run, short from Hazlewood and Shakeel pulls to long leg.
27.3 - No run, beaten! Shakeel looks to flick but is beaten again and cops it on the thigh pad.
27.2 - No run, short to Shakeel who dabs to point.
27.1 - No run, beaten! Hazlewood angles it away from Shakeel who looks to drive but is well beaten.
Josh Hazlewood [5.0-1-18-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 29: Pakistan 190/3
28.6 - 2 run, Shakeel leans forward and drives to sweeper cover.
28.5 - 1 run, Rizwan skips out and drills to the leg-side.
28.4 - 1 run, Shakeel now flicks to midwicket for a quick single.
28.3 - No run, brings out the reverse sweep but finds backward point.
28.2 - FOUR! Shakeel steps across and just tickles it down to fine leg.
28.1 - 1 run, Rizwan dances down the track but mistimes the heave to mid-on.
Over 34: Pakistan 231/3
33.6 - 1 run, Rizwan punches the length delivery to long-on.
33.5 - 1 run, full from Maxwell and Shakeel brings out the sweep.
33.4 - FOUR! Half-tracker from Maxwell and Shakeel pulls it over midwicket.
33.3 - 1 run, Rizwan gets on the back foot and flicks to square leg.
33.2 - 2 runs, Rizwan makes room and this time cuts past cover for two.
33.1 - No run, tossed up outside off and Rizwan chops to cover.
Over 37: Pakistan 252/4
36.6 - 1 run, short from Cummins and Iftikhar pulls to deep midwicket.
36.5 - SIX! Full onto the pads and Iftikhar launches it into the stands over deep midwicket.
36.4 - No run, slower length delivery and Iftikhar only pushes it back to Cummins.
36.3 - SIX! Back of length down leg and now Iftikhar pulls flat it over fine leg.
36.2 - No run, back of length outside off and Iftikhar dabs to point.
36.1 - 1 run, slower short ball from Cummins and Rizwan mistimes the pull.
Over 38: Pakistan 265/4
Pakistan need 103 runs in 72 balls to win.
37.6 - 1 run, slower full delivery and Iftikhar pushes it down the ground.
37.5 - No run, length delivery and Iftikhar drives to mid-on.
37.4 - 1 run, pinpoint yorker now and Rizwan flicks to midwicket.
37.3 - FOUR! Back of length down leg and Rizwan looks to pull but only gets an edge to send it to fine leg.
37.2 - 1 run, low full toss and Iftikhar flicks to deep midwicket.
37.1 - SIX! Slower short delivery from Stoinis and Iftikhar slaps it straight back down the ground and into the sight screen.
Over 39: Pakistan 269/5
38.6 - No run, tossed up to Nawaz who defends.
Mohammad Nawaz, left handed bat, comes to the crease.
38.5 - WICKET! Iftikhar Ahmed lbw b Zampa 26 (20)
Excellent Review from Australia! Iftikhar is a bit late to bring his bat down as the ball brushes his pad first before hitting the inside edge. The umpire doesn't think it's out but Australia review and three reds means Iftikhar has to walk. Big wicket in the chase as Iftikhar was looking dangerous.
38.4 - 2 run, Iftikhar opens his stance and pulls it over midwicket.
38.3 - 1 run, Rizwan dances out and drills it to long-off.
38.2 - 1 run, Iftikhar makes room and cuts to point.
38.1 - No run, Iftikhar punches the length delivery to mid-on.
Spin from one end now as Adam Zampa [7.0-0-38-1] comes back into the attack.
Over 40: Pakistan 272/5
Pakistan need 96 runs in 60 balls to win.
39.6 - No run, slower short delivery and Nawaz looks to pull but gets hit on the thigh pad.
39.5 - 1 run, slower length delivery and Rizwan mistimes the heave to midwicket.
39.4 - 1 run, Nawaz gets a big inside edge to backward square leg to get off the mark.
39.3 - No run, back of length to Nawaz who chops to point.
39.2 - No run, Nawaz looks to glance to fine leg but it's well cut off by the keeper.
39.1 - 1 run, slower from Hazlewood and Rizwan cuts it to point.
Josh Hazlewood [7.0-1-26-0] comes back into the attack.
Australia win by 62 runs!
A terrific all-round performance from Australia but Pakistan have very little positives to take away from that game. The batting was decent but no one stood up and played a game-changing knock on what was a beautiful batting surface.
Openers Imam (64) and Shakeel (70) provided a base but couldn't convert their starts into centuries like their counterparts as Australia kept chipping away at the wickets.
Adam Zampa (4/53) was sensational with the ball as he not only contained the runs but also picked up important wickets including that of the Paksitan captain Babar (18) and Rizwan (46).
The only positive for Pakistan will be Shaheen Afridi's fifer (5/54) but there's a lot of soul-searching that they'll have to do after back-to-back crushing defeats.
Australia meanwhile are maintaining their charge up the Points Table with back-to-back victories.
Babar Azam is still quite unhappy about that David Warner drop when he was still batting on 10
We were not up to the mark with the ball. And if you drop the catch of someone like Warner, he won't spare you. This is a big scoring ground, margin of error is very less. Whole credit to fast bowlers and spinners for the way we pulled it back in last few overs. Just tried to hit the length and hit the stumps. Message was simple - we can do it, we've done it in the past. Ball came on well under lights. Couldn't get big partnerships in the middle overs. Need to be better in the first 10 overs with the ball, and better in the middle overs with the bat.Babar Azam (Pakistan Captain)
Pat Cummins commends Marsh and Warner for setting the tone for the game!
Great win. Always pretty tough playing here at Chinnaswamy but good win. Set the tone (those two - Marsh and Warner) of how we want to play our cricket. That's the thing sometimes in ODI cricket. You get one breakthrough and sometimes it's hard for the new batter. Saw Stoin coming in, hit the pitch hard and provide the breakthrough. Zampa showed his class. He's a real wicket-taker for us in the middle. Have a 3-4 day break, need to keep up the benchmark from the last couple of games.Pat Cummins (Australia Captain)
That's it from us for today!
Tomorrow we have another double-header at the tournament as Netherlands take on Sri Lanka in Lucknow in the early game which starts at 10:30 AM.
We're then in for a clash of two big-hitting sides as England face-off against South Africa in Mumbai with the game starting at 2 PM.
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Till then it's goodbye and goodnight!