Australia 307 ( 49.0 ) overs
Pakistan:
266 ( 45.4 ) overs
Australia win by 41 runs
Toss - Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl.
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Man of the Match
David Warner
Commentary
In over# 46
Runs : 0 Bowler: Kane Richardson Wickets : 1
Over 46. no runs. Bowler: Kane Richardson. Pakistan: 10-266(rr 5.78)
45.4
W
OUT! Run Out. Kane Richardson to Shaheen Afridi. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover, direct hit by Maxwell. A piece of brilliance from Maxwell finishes the job, an athletic jump and accurate throw catches Sarfaraz short at the non-striker's end.
Australia have beaten Pakistan by 41 runs in a tense contest in Taunton to leap up the table into second place. The balance of the match shifted back and forth in an absorbing day, in the end the reigning champions did enough to get over the line thanks to a David Warner century and regular wickets from the seamers in the chase. Warner's partnership with Aaron Finch set things up nicely, despite a little wobble at the death, and Pat Cummins was incisive with the ball in hand. Pakistan looked threatening at various stages with Mohammad Amir's maiden ODI five wicket haul the highlight for them, however he really was the lone beacon of hope with the other bowlers not at their best. They will also reflect that their fielding was below par, something which might have ended up costing them the points this Wednesday evening. Attention turns to Trent Bridge tomorrow, where India will take on New Zealand in a mouth-watering encounter.
45.3
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Kane Richardson to Shaheen Afridi. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Gloved to mid off for no runs, fielded by Finch.
45.2
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Kane Richardson to Shaheen Afridi. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Carey.
45.1
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Kane Richardson to Shaheen Afridi. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Richardson.
In over# 45
Runs : 3 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 2
Over 45. 3 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. Pakistan: 9-266(rr 5.91)
44.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Shaheen Afridi. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Richardson.
44.5
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Mitchell Starc to Shaheen Afridi. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to square leg for no runs, fielded by Maxwell.
44.4
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OUT! Bowled. Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Amir. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to. Dragged onto the base of middle stump, Starc strikes again to leave Australia on the verge of victory. It's not the greatest delivery the left-armer will ever bowl but he had pushed Amir back in the crease with a couple of fast ones and that caused him to be late on the shot. Heartbreak for Amir after an amazing bowling display earlier in the day.
44.3
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Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Amir. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Carey.
44.3
1
Wide Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Amir. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Carey.
44.2
W
OUT! Caught. Mitchell Starc to Wahab Riaz. Seaming away back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, outside edge to wicketkeeper, by Carey. Drama in Taunton, this is a massive moment in the match. It's a tentative appeal from the Aussies, Finch leaves it until the last moment and then eventually signals for a review. He'll be delighted as he sees a little spike on Ultra Edge as the ball passes the bat, he's got it spot on as this tense match continues to amaze. Wahab's brilliant knock comes to an end, Starc is the man for Australia.
44.1
1
Mitchell Starc to Sarfaraz Ahmed. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump backing away Late Cut, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Coulter-Nile.
In over# 44
Runs : 6 Bowler: Kane Richardson Wickets : 0
Over 44. 6 runs. Bowler: Kane Richardson. Pakistan: 7-263(rr 5.98)
43.6
1
Kane Richardson to Sarfaraz Ahmed. Back of a length, outside off stump moves in front Late Cut, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
43.5
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Kane Richardson to Sarfaraz Ahmed. Back of a length, outside off stump moves in front pulling, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Finch.
43.4
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Kane Richardson to Wahab Riaz. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.
43.3
1
Kane Richardson to Sarfaraz Ahmed. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Finch.
43.2
1
Kane Richardson to Wahab Riaz. Full toss, off stump on the front foot Steer, outside edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
43.1
2
Kane Richardson to Wahab Riaz. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Cummins.
In over# 43
Runs : 3 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 43. 3 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. Pakistan: 7-257(rr 5.98)
42.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Wahab Riaz. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Marsh.
42.5
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Mitchell Starc to Wahab Riaz. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Carey.
42.4
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Mitchell Starc to Wahab Riaz. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Khawaja.
42.3
1
Mitchell Starc to Sarfaraz Ahmed. Off cutter back of a length, to leg on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Richardson.
42.2
1
Mitchell Starc to Wahab Riaz. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.
42.1
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Mitchell Starc to Wahab Riaz. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Steer, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Carey.
In over# 42
Runs : 10 Bowler: Nathan Coulter-Nile Wickets : 0
Over 42. 10 runs. Bowler: Nathan Coulter-Nile. Pakistan: 7-254(rr 6.05)
41.6
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Wahab Riaz. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
41.5
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Sarfaraz Ahmed. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Richardson.
41.4
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Wahab Riaz. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Richardson.
41.3
6
SIX! Nathan Coulter-Nile to Wahab Riaz. Slower length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Audacious batting, the Pakistan fans are starting to believe this will be their day. Wahab is looking more and more confident out there.
41.2
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Nathan Coulter-Nile to Wahab Riaz. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Smith.
41.1
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Nathan Coulter-Nile to Sarfaraz Ahmed. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
Australia:
307 ( 49.0 ) overs
Pakistan
266 ( 45.4 ) overs
Toss - Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl.
Australia win by 41 runs
RR : 9.69
CRR : 5.82
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Extras
19(b 0, lb 10, WD 6, NB 3)
Total
307/10 49.0 overs
FOW:
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Extras
14(b 0, lb 4, WD 9, NB 1)
Total
266/10 45.4 overs
FOW:
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41.3
6
SIX! Nathan Coulter-Nile to Wahab Riaz. Slower length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Audacious batting, the Pakistan fans are starting to believe this will be their day. Wahab is looking more and more confident out there.
40.2
6
SIX! Glenn Maxwell to Wahab Riaz. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. No doubt about this one, a full swing of the blade and the ball soars over the helpless Starc at long on. Wahab has carried on where Hassan left off, we are all set for a thrilling finish in Taunton.
38.6
6
SIX! Nathan Coulter-Nile to Wahab Riaz. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Walloped with disdain, Wahab has nailed that right out of the screws. He has showed some ability with the bat in T20 tournaments, can he get his country over the line on the biggest stage of them all?
32.4
6
SIX! Glenn Maxwell to Hassan Ali. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. Even Maxwell is left appreciating this shot, a good old fashioned heave that soars over the fence at wide long on. You won't find that stroke in many coaching books.
31.5
6
SIX! Kane Richardson to Hassan Ali. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. Another one, this was a bit more agricultural but just as effective. Hassan Ali is enjoying himself out there.
31.4
6
SIX! Kane Richardson to Hassan Ali. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Boom, that's a terrific swat well in front of square for a much needed six runs for Pakistan. They certainly haven't given this up just yet.
17.3
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SIX! Glenn Maxwell to Mohammad Hafeez. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. This time the connection is sweet and the ball sails all the way for six. Wonderful batting by Hafeez, using his experience to anticipate where the ball will be pitched and his footwork to generate some momentum.
Aaron Finch
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David Warner
0 (0)
David Warner
0 (0)
0(0)
Steven Smith
0 (0)
David Warner
0 (0)
0(0)
Glenn Maxwell
0 (0)
David Warner
0 (0)
0(0)
Shaun Marsh
0 (0)
Shaun Marsh
0 (0)
0(0)
Usman Khawaja
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Shaun Marsh
0 (0)
0(0)
Alex Carey
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Alex Carey
0 (0)
0(0)
Nathan Coulter-Nile
0 (0)
Alex Carey
0 (0)
0(0)
Pat Cummins
0 (0)
Alex Carey
0 (0)
0(0)
Mitchell Starc
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Mitchell Starc
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Kane Richardson
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