Australia was dominant in the first session of Day Three at Chinnaswamy. Usman Khawaja and Mitchell Marsh performed admirably against Pakistan pacers Babar Azam nicked one from Starc and Imam was stumped by Lyon.
Faheem sets his bat back into neutral, playing two slips and gully to Smith who guides it towards fine leg for a single. In this article, we will discuss about Pakistan National Cricket Team Vs Australian Men’s Cricket Team Match Scorecard.
1. David Warner’s century
David Warner silenced all naysayers with a magnificent century against Pakistan at the SCG on Tuesday, using placement and technique rather than brute power to reach his ton in just 83 balls while smashing 17 boundaries against their bowling attack.
Early luck helped him; an inside edge narrowly missing the stumps on two occasions and a boundary from between slips and gully thanks to misfield from Pakistan defence aided his start, but soon found his rhythm, punishing some loose bowling from Haris Rauf and Mohammad Amir with some massive sixes over long-on and some sizzling boundaries from both bowlers.
After an early low score, Australian batsman Steve Smith then proceeded to pick off Pakistan’s top order to establish himself for an late innings push. Pat Cummins made an important breakthrough in the 13th over by trapping Shafique leg-before-wicket off his own bowling; shortly thereafter Adam Zampa captured five wickets – an unprecedented five wicket haul since returning from injury!
At the other end, Australia’s batting heroes appeared well-positioned to achieve a record run chase. Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique scored fifties before Imam-ul-Haq was caught off-guard in the 93rd over by Marcus Stoinis; Pakistan’s hopes of mounting an unlikely comeback were dashed when Adam Zampa ran through their middle order for 4-38 – including taking out Yasir Shah with his second delivery and then Shaheen Afridi with another two balls! Adam Zampa claimed his first Test wicket ever in Asia as he first took out Yasir Shah before then taking out Shaheen Afridi with two deliveries each ball from Zampa; thus ending any chance they may have had for any comeback by Pakistan of any chance at making up ground through Adam Zampa taking out both players at bat in a record run chase with Australia well set for record run chase of record run chase despite Pakistan’s comeback hope with one final over, Adam Zampa finished off Pakistan by taking all possible out and taken off by Marcus Stoinis’ 93rd over delivery; Adam Zampa also claimed first wicket in Asia with both deliveries; taking Yasir Shah as well as Shaheen Afridi off immediately thereafter with another delivery before finally took his final delivery and removed the second delivery and removed Shaheen Afridi both deliveries before taking him off with two ball from their legspinner, before taking them both out with one ball then took down to finish as Adam Zampa claimed 4-38; taking wicket and then removed Shaheen Afridi out with two subsequent balls for 4-38 to finish off for 4-38 with final delivery had taken out in both deliveries taking both taken out on then Afridi removed both off next delivery and then Afridi before taking care. Adam Zampa then removed both in his next. Adam finished off both to finish 4-38 to take off next ball before finishing off next delivery! Both these legspinner before then by taking both to finish off as Adam then another off in one off his next and removed Shah before finishing 4-38 out before before finishing him before also taking him off both before then took Shah before Adam Zampa took another out another with both wicket while getting to finish 4-38 to end their efforts by Adam Zampa from him out as well!. Adam then again and off immediately took out then removed both with 4-38 to finish 4 38 to leave Pakistan’s subsequent removal after having removed Afridi then finally taking both after having then off. Adam after later using spinner before finally removes both. Zampa. Zampa off and another ball off before going onto finish off before also took him and then with another delivery then took out another delivery another with 4 38 to finished his subsequent deliveries before finishing him leaving him off before final over from both. Zampa. With four in their middle order too with Adam Zampa while taking both removed on 4. 38 took two another later delivery to finish four wicket off! before him too then eventually ending Pakistan as well; first taken Yas soon after another leg spinner taken for 4 38 himself on both them later remove Shah. Zampa! to remove later removed Shahe then then removed them off Shah and removed Shah before then later removed him later than later than removed Afridi before took him as well! then removed then took another! before finishing with four then got them both off in between ball then removed before later and another later took followed another ball… then taking Shah with then by
2. Imam-ul-Haq and Shafique’s 134-run stand
Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq set a record-setting partnership of 134 runs between them on Sunday, making full use of short boundaries and fast outfield conditions with stunning strokeplay that turned the match into more of a run chase than usual.
The openers capitalized on the short boundaries and fast outfield by hitting four sixes during their opening stand of 124 runs, unafraid to take on Australian bowlers as each run they scored increased pressure on their opposition and put pressure on every run they scored; playing intelligent cricket, they patiently waited for opportunities to strike before seizing them when presented.
Australia’s bowlers continued to dominate and quickly reached 367/9 in their first innings. Haris Rauf and Usama Mir were particularly effective, conceding an astonishing 83 run total between them in their eight and nine over spells respectively.
Australian batsmen dominated the second session as well, with David Warner and Mitchell Marsh both scoring quick fifties – both reaching them by hitting multiple boundary ropes on multiple occasions.
However, Pakistan’s run chase came to a halt when Marcus Stoinis dismissed Shafique for 64. Their partnership had given Pakistan an incredible edge in the match and appeared to have them under control of proceedings.
Pakistan were left reeling after they lost yet another wicket, as Josh Hazlewood delivered a delivery that hit middle, with Khurram Shahzad playing an off-cut pull shot that edged towards slip position before David Warner easily collected it to end their match.
3. Mitchell Starc’s maiden Test wicket
Mitchell Starc made history during Australia’s third Test against Pakistan by capturing his maiden Test wicket with an outstanding performance in his maiden innings vs Pakistan. Starc, who had come under criticism due to his participation in Big Bash League earlier this year, came into this match full of confidence and bowled superbly; taking three wickets during just the opening session of play!
The 28-year-old, who had struggled for form prior to making his comeback into Australia’s squad, took out Pakistan batsman Imam-ul-Haq in the 13th over by taking him out with a short ball he pulled onto his backward point boundary for six. This wicket ended their longstanding partnership of 149 runs for sixth wicket.
Starc once more took another wicket in the 14th over of Australia’s innings, removing Afridi with an exceptional catch from Marnus Labuschagne at long on. This wicket gave them momentum going into the final session.
Starc managed to rebound quickly after an early setback by bowling with pace and length at his best, creating pressure on the batsmen before taking his first wicket in the 21st over – dismissing Shafique with a top edge shot to midwicket for just 11.
Shafique struck two fours off Cummins within one over, before being granted another life on 27. Attempting a pull shot towards deep square leg, Shafique attempted another pull shot with ball two of over 48 but an onrushing fielder quickly blocked his shot over the rope, giving Pakistan another life on 48.
4. Adam Zampa’s maiden Test wicket
Adam Zampa made history against England at Melbourne with his maiden Test wicket against them, taking one out with a skidding stock delivery that stunned their batsmen instantly and sent them reeling backwards in an instantaneous hit to Australia’s top order and led to their defeat by an embarrassing margin.
Zampa epitomizes modern white-ball cricket: passionate and determined about his craft, he thrives on its globalized, league-tasting circuit – while remaining grounded enough to balance career demands with family obligations and spiritual needs.
He sets his own rules, be it singing the national anthem before every match or disparaging golfers as “floggers.” With his canny leg-spin and white ball talent, Mitch Marsh recently described him as ‘Australia’s most important player’ in that format.
However, he initially struggled to establish himself in first-class cricket and his Sheffield Shield form was inconsistent until 2016/17 when his form improved and earned selection into both ODI and T20I squads. Since then he has shown his worth with wicket-laden performances that culminated with being named Man-of-the-Match for 2018 World Cup Final.
Zampa dreamt of becoming an NSW junior cricketer and eventually made his Shield debut against Queensland as a 20-year-old in 2006 against Queensland at home, taking wickets regularly and scoring runs. While his next two seasons saw some improvement, it wasn’t until his comeback this year that Zampa finally found his stride within the competition.
Zampa’s performance in the BBL solidified his place and will look to bring it over onto a larger stage. His adaptability will be essential in this tournament and could play a pivotal role in helping Australia lift the trophy.
5. Mitchell Marsh’s maiden Test wicket
Australia’s Mitchell Marsh scored an impressive 90 on Day 2, giving Australia control against Pakistan. Aided by strong partnerships with Alex Carey, Marsh smashed the ball across the ground before coming up short moments after tea to Aamer Jamal who took five wickets on debut – leaving Marsh with room for improvement; though impressive in itself. As an all-rounder he needs to hit more consistent runs! Marsh’s innings was excellent but more consistency should be shown with regards to runs scored from him batting.
Marsh’s innings was highlighted when he famously dismissed Pakistan opener Babar Azam for an innings-ending duck. Marsh had his ball hit towards the stumps but Azam tried to sweep it over fine leg instead and was caught by Nathan Lyon at second slip for an extraordinary dismissal by an Australian batsman in Test match history – it marked the first time an Australian has successfully dismissed Azam for such an innings-ending score in an Test match.
No matter Babar and Saim Ayub’s troubles, Australia’s spinners made light work of everything else. Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc both made early breakthroughs; Hazlewood’s wicket of Shafique was pivotal, followed by Steve Smith taking an impressive one-handed catch at third slip to dismiss Shafique for good.
Marsh and Starc had put Australia in an advantageous position early on, but Pakistani bowlers began to find their range during the third session. Aamer Jamal claimed two wickets immediately following lunch when taking Mitch Marsh and Pat Cummins off successive overs from Aamer Jamal before taking out Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood before leaving Australia at 355-4 at stumps.
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