Adam Zampa and openers guided Australia to victory over Pakistan as they won by 62 runs in a high-scoring encounter Pakistan dropped three simple catches which was the turning point of the match. Adam Zampa took a 4 wicket haul and was spot on with his line & length.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam wins the flip of the coin and has opted to bowl first against Australia on a flat M Chinnaswamy track. Pakistan will be hoping to make a strong comeback after their loss against India in Ahmedabad, while Australia will be looking to continue their winning momentum
Mitchell Marsh and David Warner’s 259 partnership to guide Australia to 367
Mitchell Marsh and David Warner got to a flyer in the batting-friendly conditions bad effort from Usama Mir shelled a sitter off David Warner at mid-on. They complemented each other magnificently they have gone after the bowling when they have to and taken a backseat when they had to as well.
Australia was in complete control of the game Mitchell Marsh struck a fantastic century Pakistan is losing their grip they are running out of wicket-taking options. Mitchell Marsh departs for a fabulous 121 off 108 with 10 fours and 9 overs. finally, the partnership of 259 has come to an end. David Warner was back in form with a brilliant century he departs for a well-crafted 163 off 124 with 14 fours and 9 sixes.
Marcus Stoinis scored a vital 21 off 24 to guide Australia to 367 for 9 in 50 overs they lost 9 wickets for 110 runs after a record-breaking opening stand. Shaheen Shah Afridi took 2 back to back wickets to bring Pakistan back into the game he also took the big wicket of Marcus Stoinis as he finished with 5 for 54 in his 10 overs.
Pakistan bowlers were bowling some tight overs to keep the batters at bay at least for a few overs. Haris Rauf made a strong comeback in his second spell and picked up 3 vital wickets after going for plenty in his first 6 overs finishing with 3 for 83 in his 8 overs. Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq are off to a positive start in the chase of 368 the duo completed their respective half-centuries and also a century stand.
Marcus Stoinis finally broke the opening partnership of 134 as Abdullah Shafique departs for a well-made 64 off 61 with 7 fours and 2 sixes.,Stoinis picks up his 2nd wicket this time it’s Imam who has departed for 70 off 71 with 10 fours.
Adam Zampa picked up Babar Azam he tried to pull a short one which Pat Cummins galloped at mid-wicket a brilliant catch which the captain made look easy. A massive wicket for Australia. skipper has brought himself into the attack and created the breakthrough. Saud Shakeel who was looking in good touch tried to carve the ball on the off-side in the cover region however, he did not get the middle of the bat Stoinis running backwards inside the ring at mid-wicket took a stunning diving catch.
Adam Zampa and bowlers help Australia to edge past Pakistan.
Adam Zampa picked up Iftikhar Ahmed and Mohammad Rizwan and put Australia on top as both Iftikhar 26 runs off 20 balls and Rizwan trapped leg before for 46 off 40 with 5 fours. Adam Zampa finished with the best figures of 4 for 53 in his 10 overs he is the game-changer for Australia.
Marcus Stoinis picked up 2 vital wickets and finished with the figures of 2 for40 in his 5 overs Pat Cummins also chipped in with 2 wickets and his Hazlewood picked up a wicket for 37 in his 10 overs to guide Australia to victory.
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