AUS vs PAK, Pakistan in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024 : Australia vs Pakistan Live Cricket Score, Full Scorecard and Match Updates

nd Innings Australia

118/3 (11.2 OV) RR 10.41

BATTING

Matthew Short c Irfan Khan b Shaheen Afridi

Jake Fraser-McGurk c Usman Khan b Jahandad Khan

Josh Inglis c Haris Rauf b Abbas Afridi

Marcus Stoinis not out

Tim David not out

Glenn Maxwell

Aaron Hardie

Xavier Bartlett

Nathan Ellis

Spencer Johnson

Adam Zampa

Total 118/3 (11.2 OV) RR 10.41

Fall of Wickets

1-16 (Matthew Short, 2.1 ov), 2-30 (Jake Fraser-McGurk, 3.3 ov), 3-85 (Josh Inglis, 9.5 ov)

BOWLING

Shaheen Afridi

Jahandad Khan

Haris Rauf

Sufiyan Muqeem

Abbas Afridi

1.2

st Innings Pakistan

117/10 (18.1 OV) RR 6.44

BATTING

Sahibzada Farhan c Xavier Bartlett b Spencer Johnson

Babar Azam b Adam Zampa

Haseebullah Khan c Matthew Short b Adam Zampa

Usman Khan c Nathan Ellis b Aaron Hardie

Salman Agha lbw b Aaron Hardie

Irfan Khan run out (Spencer Johnson)

Abbas Afridi c Matthew Short b Aaron Hardie

Jahandad Khan c Marcus Stoinis b Nathan Ellis

Shaheen Afridi c Josh Inglis b Xavier Bartlett

Haris Rauf not out

Sufiyan Muqeem b Spencer Johnson

Total 117/10 (18.1 OV) RR 6.44

Fall of Wickets

1-17 (Sahibzada Farhan, 1.4 ov), 2-61 (Haseebullah Khan, 6.5 ov), 3-64 (Usman Khan, 7.3 ov), 4-70 (Salman Agha, 9.4 ov), 5-91 (Babar Azam, 12.3 ov), 6-92 (Irfan Khan, 13.1 ov), 7-92 (Abbas Afridi, 13.5 ov), 8-116 (Shaheen Afridi, 16.5 ov), 9-116 (Jahandad Khan, 17.3 ov), 10-117 (Sufiyan Muqeem, 18.1 ov)

BOWLING

Xavier Bartlett

Spencer Johnson

3.1

Marcus Stoinis

Nathan Ellis

Adam Zampa

Aaron Hardie

nd Innings Australia

Right then, that concludes Pakistan's white-ball tour of Australia and skipper Josh Inglis goes up to the podium to pick up the trophy and joins his teammates in celebration. Next up for Australia, it is the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy which will include 5 Tests starting in Perth on the 22nd of November. Pakistan on the other hand travel to Zimbabwe for another white-ball tour beginning on the 24th of November. You can simply switch tabs and check all the fixtures and coverage. Until next time then, take care and goodbye!

Josh Inglis, the victorious skipper of Australia says it has been a great week and it is nice to get another win and seal the series. Adds that when Marcus Stoinis goes like that it's hard to believe and that six on top of the roof was the biggest he has ever seen. Concludes that he heads back for the red ball now.

Salman Agha, the captain of Pakistan, says that he thinks they weren't able to capitalize in middle overs with the bat and that's why they have lost the game. Adds that there are a lot of positives from the games like how Jahandad Khan bowled and Irfan Khan batted in the series. Concludes that they will work on their mistakes and will try to improve as a team.

Spencer Johnson is the PLAYER OF THE SERIES for picking up 8 wickets in 3 matches including a five-wicket haul. He says it's great to be back in the side and win the way they did. Adds that every opportunity he gets to represent his nation is special and is really happy to have contributed. Mentions that this way was a pretty nice wicket for the bowlers up top and despite Babar Azam playing so nicely, they came back strong.

Marcus Stoinis is adjudged the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his blistering half-century. He says that he is happy with scoring runs on this good wicket and pleased with the win. Adds that it was good hitting against Rauf who is one of the best bowlers in the whole series and is happy that he was able to score those sixes against him.

The presentation ceremony...

Earlier in the day, the stand-in skipper for Pakistan, Salman Agha opted to bat first on a cold evening in Hobart but this move backfired. Babar Azam was prolific at the top and Usman Khan showed promise too but the visitors just kept losing wickets. The Aussie bowlers were a bit sluggish to begin with but soon got into the groove and broke the back of that middle order in the middle phase of the innings. Aaron Hardie was the chief architect as he picked up a career-best 3 for 21 and the Aussies managed to bundle out Pakistan for just 117. In reply, the Aussie openers failed to impress once again but the middle order came good and they galloped to victory.

Pakistan didn't bowl badly even though the scorecard reflects differently, it's just that they had a very under-par total on the board and towards the end, they were just taken down by The Hulk. Shaheen Afridi got the first breakthrough after which, Jahandad Khan built on an impressive start and picked up his maiden T20I wicket as well. However, in the middle overs, they couldn't get the wickets and were soon blown away in just 11.2 overs as the likes of Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi were smoked to all parts of the ground.

Needing 118 runs for the win on a deck that demanded at least 150-160 runs, Australia didn't quite begin well as they lost Matthew Short in the 3rd over and then Jake Fraser-McGurk too fell inside the Powerplay as he tried to muscle his way out. After that though, Josh Inglis and Marcus Stoinis put on a partnership and whilst Inglis played a few lovely strokes, it was Stonis who took on Haris Rauf in one over and killed the game. Stoinis didn't leave it there as he piled on more misery on the Pakistani pacers and finished the game with an unbeaten 61 off just 27 balls.

What a way to clean-sweep the series from Australia! They have been dominant in this final game against a hapless Pakistan side and do take revenge for that shock ODI series defeat.

11.3

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11.3 | 7 Runs | HH: 118/3

11.3

Abbas Afridi to Marcus Stoinis, NO BALL! What an anticlimactic finish! Australia win the game by 7 wickets and clean sweep the series 3-0! Marcus Stoinis take a bow! Abbas Afridi misses the mark and serves a full toss, around the chest and Stoinis pulls it straight down the throat of the fielder at deep square leg. The umpire calls it a No Ball for above the waist height and Australia wrap the game with 52 balls remaining!

11.2

Abbas Afridi to Marcus Stoinis, Takes pace off and hits the deck on a hard length, on off, Marcus Stoinis fails to cut and chops it down the deck.

11.1

Abbas Afridi to Marcus Stoinis, SIX! BANG! Marcus Stoinis has put up a show here at the Bellerive Oval! Abbas Afridi keeps it full and on middle, Marcus Stoinis clears his front leg out and clubs it straight down the ground for a biggie. Scorers are level now!

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11 | 25 Runs | HH: 111/3

10.6

Shaheen Afridi to Tim David, SIX! Tim David doesn't want to stay out of the action! On a length, just outside off, Tim David slashes it over deep point fielder's leap and gets the distance. Australia need just 7 more runs!

10.5

Shaheen Afridi to Marcus Stoinis, Speared in full at the toes, a low full toss in fact and Stoinis powers it down to long on for a single.

10.4

Shaheen Afridi to Marcus Stoinis, SIX! My word, Marcus Stoinis is hitting the ball so clean and that's a quick-fire FIFTY to boot as well. Shaheen brings out the off cutter and bowls it short around the hips, Stoinis is waiting for it and muscles it with brute force, almost into the second tier over the square leg fence and gets to his half-century.

10.3

Shaheen Afridi to Marcus Stoinis, FOUR! Swung hard but not off the middle this time. Good length angled across off, Marcus Stoinis hangs deep in the crease and slaps it flat and hard over mid off, one-bounce and over the long off fence.

10.2

Shaheen Afridi to Marcus Stoinis, SIX! High and more than long enough! Pitched up at the pads, Stoinis picks it up and flicks it high up towards deep square leg and the ball ends up sailing over the fence.

10.2

Shaheen Afridi to Marcus Stoinis, WIDE! Too high! Attempted bumper over middle and leg, this one flies over Stoinis' head.

10.1

Shaheen Afridi to Tim David, Shaheen comes back in from over the wicket and attacks the pads. Tim David misses the flick and the ball pings off his pads towards square leg as they pick up a leg bye.

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10 | 7 Runs | HH: 86/3

9.6

Abbas Afridi to Tim David, Short of a length, on off, Tim David slaps it through covers for a single.

Tim David is in at number 5.

9.5

Abbas Afridi to Josh Inglis, OUT! CAUGHT! Abbas Afridi makes immediate impact! Afridi takes pace off and keeps it on a length, on middle and off, Josh Inglis shuffles across a long way and looks to scoop it over short fine but fails to get the desired timing on it. He hits it straight to Haris Rauf at short fine who juggles the ball a couple of times before gobbling onto that one. Pakistan manage to get another breakthrough but seems like it has come in a little too late!

9.4

Abbas Afridi to Josh Inglis, Short and well outside off, at 105.7 kph, Josh Inglis is beaten by the lack of pace as he tries to swipe it away.

9.3

Abbas Afridi to Marcus Stoinis, Back-of-the-hand slower one, fuller and on middle and leg, Marcus Stoinis reads it well and pushes it to deep square leg for a single.

9.2

Abbas Afridi to Josh Inglis, Back of a length, over off, Josh Inglis sways back and ramps it over to deep third for a single.

9.1

Abbas Afridi to Josh Inglis, FOUR! Josh Inglis joins the party now! A hostile welcome into the attack for Abbas Afridi! He lands it on a length, on off, Josh Inglis cuts it past point for a boundary.

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9 | 22 Runs | HH: 79/2

8.6

Haris Rauf to Josh Inglis, Fuller and on middle and leg, Josh Inglis brings his bottom hand into play and wrists it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 22 runs come off that over and Australia need just 39 more runs!

8.5

Haris Rauf to Marcus Stoinis, Fires in a good yorker, on middle and leg, Marcus Stoinis digs it out to mid on for a single.

Halt! That ball has gone out of the Bellerive Oval and the umpires now have to select a replacement.

8.4

Haris Rauf to Marcus Stoinis, SIX! That's humongous! Into the orbit! A bit fuller in length, and on middle, Marcus Stoinis heaves it high over the stands over mid-wicket for another biggie.

8.3

Haris Rauf to Marcus Stoinis, FOUR! Carved through! The Hulk is in a hurry! On a length, on off, Marcus Stoinis frees his arms and slashes it over cover to beat deep point to his right for another boundary.

8.2

Haris Rauf to Marcus Stoinis, SIX! Latched and Dispatched! Haris Rauf digs it short and on middle, Marcus Stoinis stands tall and pulls it over mid on for a biggie.

8.1

Haris Rauf to Marcus Stoinis, FOUR! Stand and deliver! A bit too full, on middle and off, Marcus Stoinis stays put and lofts it straight back over the bowler's head for a boundary. Sheer power on that one!

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8 | 9 Runs | HH: 57/2

7.6

Sufiyan Muqeem to Marcus Stoinis, Short and on the pads, Marcus Stoinis tucks it to short fine leg for one more.

7.5

Sufiyan Muqeem to Josh Inglis, Continues to keep it short and on middle and leg, Josh Inglis pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.

7.4

Sufiyan Muqeem to Marcus Stoinis, Almost carried! Short and on middle, Marcus Stoinis looks to reverse hit but gets cramped for room. Skews it off the shoulder of the bat in front of short third for a single.

7.3

Sufiyan Muqeem to Marcus Stoinis, FOUR! Easy picking this! Short and outside off, Marcus Stoinis rocks back and thumps it past point for a boundary.

7.2

Sufiyan Muqeem to Josh Inglis, Short again, on middle, Josh Inglis pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

7.1

Sufiyan Muqeem to Marcus Stoinis, Starts from over the wicket and keeps the first one short, on leg, Marcus Stoinis looks to pull it off the back foot but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls away to the off side and the batters collect a quick single.

Sufiyan Muqeem to have a bowl now.

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7 | 5 Runs | HH: 48/2

6.6

Haris Rauf to Marcus Stoinis, Attacks the stumps, on a fuller length, Stoinis looks to drive it straight down the ground but gets a thick outside edge to deep point for a single. Australia now need 70 more runs off 78 balls!

6.5

Haris Rauf to Josh Inglis, Hits the deck hard, on a short of a length, over middle, Josh Inglis hops back and tucks it to mid-wicket for one.

6.4

Haris Rauf to Josh Inglis, Short of a length, outside off, Josh Inglis has a wild swing across the line but misses to connect.

6.3

Haris Rauf to Josh Inglis, Hard length, on off, Josh Inglis cuts it late to deep third for a couple of runs.

6.2

Haris Rauf to Josh Inglis, Full, outside off, this one skids through off the deck and straighten up just a tad bit to go past the bat on the outside edge.

6.1

Haris Rauf to Marcus Stoinis, Short of a length, on off, Marcus Stoinis looks to cut it away but gets an inside edge rolling past the stumps to fine leg for a single.

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6 | 5 Runs | HH: 43/2

5.6

Jahandad Khan to Josh Inglis, FOUR! Smartly done by Inglis! Short of a length, outside off, Josh Inglis goes deep in the crease and steers it past short third to his left for a boundary. Australia end the Powerplay at 43/2!

5.5

Jahandad Khan to Josh Inglis, An attempted slower yorker, outside off, turned as a low dipping full toss, Josh Inglis pushes it to cover.

5.4

Jahandad Khan to Josh Inglis, Another slower one, dug in short, over leg, Josh Inglis shuffles a long way across and looks to scoop it over the keeper's head but misses.

5.3

Jahandad Khan to Josh Inglis, Short and on leg, with no pace on it, Josh Inglis looks to tuck it away but is deceived by the lack of pace and gets beaten.

5.2

Jahandad Khan to Marcus Stoinis, Back of a length, over middle, Marcus Stoinis dabs it to the left of the bowler and steals a quick single.

5.1

Jahandad Khan to Marcus Stoinis, Good length, angling away, outside off, Marcus Stoinis mistimes his drive to mid off.

UPDATE - Cricket Australia has provided an update regarding the injury Glenn Maxwell suffered in the first innings. The scans suggest that it is a low-grade hamstring issue and for now, Maxwell is fine and might even bat if required in this game. Wishing him a speedy recovery.

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5 | 7 Runs | HH: 38/2

4.6

Haris Rauf to Josh Inglis, Short of a good length and outside off, Josh Inglis cuts it away late and behind the point fielder for a couple of runs.

4.5

Haris Rauf to Josh Inglis, Good length on off at just 135 clicks, Josh Inglis blocks it with a straight bat.

4.4

Haris Rauf to Josh Inglis, Hits the deck hard and bowls it around off, Inglis stands tall and ounches it away to cover.

4.3

Haris Rauf to Marcus Stoinis, Ooh, Shaheen Afridi almost cleans up his teammate here. Fuller now on off, Marcus Stoinis hits it on the up to mid off and takes off for the single. Shaheen picks up the ball and fires in a throw at the keeper's end but gets it straight through Haris Rauf who has to duck for cover.

4.2

Haris Rauf to Marcus Stoinis, Similar line and length and Stonis hits this one hard as well but finds the fielder inside the ring this time.

4.1

Haris Rauf to Marcus Stoinis, FOUR! That's gone to the fence like a tracer bullet! Fractionally short and outside off, Marcus Stoinis waits on it well and smashes it square through covers for a boundary.

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4 | 6 Runs | HH: 31/2

3.6

Jahandad Khan to Marcus Stoinis, Banged in short over middle, Marcus Stoinis picks it up and pulls it firmly to deep square leg for a single.

3.5

Jahandad Khan to Marcus Stoinis, Play and a miss! Banged in quick and short around off, rising up as well, Stoinis looks to cut but is beaten.

3.4

Jahandad Khan to Marcus Stoinis, Not all that full and pushed outside off, Marcus Stoinis steps across and bludgeons it straight to the fielder at mid off.

Marcus Stoinis walks in next!

3.3

Jahandad Khan to Jake Fraser-McGurk, OUT! CAUGHT! The slower does the trick again for Pakistan and Jahandad Khan has his maiden T20I wicket. Khan brings out the back-of-the-hand delivery again and bowls it full on middle and leg. Jake Fraser-McGurk makes a lot of room to open up the off side but ends up slicing it to the man at cover-point. Usman Khan takes a sharp catch around his face and Jake has a disappointing look on his face.

3.2

Jahandad Khan to Josh Inglis, Nagging length around off, sliding on, Inglis gets across and plays it on the up and wide of deep third for a single.

3.1

Jahandad Khan to Josh Inglis, FOUR! Edged but well wide! Not all that short and wide outside off, Inglis goes hard at the cut shot and the ball flies off the outside edge and goes wide of Haris Rauf at short third for a boundary.

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3 | 9 Runs | HH: 25/1

2.6

Shaheen Afridi to Jake Fraser-McGurk, FOUR! That's stellar timing from Jake Fraser-McGurk. Slightly pitched up and on off, Jake stays leg side of the ball and drives it on the up, nailing it through the gap at covers for another boundary.

2.5

Shaheen Afridi to Josh Inglis, Back of a length and outside off, Inglis cuts this one past the point fielder and picks up a single in the deep.

2.4

Shaheen Afridi to Josh Inglis, FOUR! Top shot! Fractionally short and wide, Josh Inglis rocks back and pounces on the battle, punching it square through the off side for a boundary.

2.3

Shaheen Afridi to Josh Inglis, Beaten! Good length and in the channel around off, angling away, Josh Inglis looks to stays back and cut but is beaten past the outside edge.

2.2

Shaheen Afridi to Josh Inglis, Back of a length and around off, Inglis punches it across to the off side but can't get it through.

The skipper, Josh Inglis walks out to bat at number 3 for Australia!

2.1

Shaheen Afridi to Matthew Short, OUT! CAUGHT! Smart bowling from Shaheen Afridi and he gets the early breakthrough for Pakistan. Shaheen brings out the cutter and floats it up a bit full, angling it across off. Matthew Short takes a step across to the off side and looks to get inside the line but is well early into the lofted shot. The ball goes high off the toe end in front of mid on and Irfan Khan settles under it to take a simple catch.

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2 | 6 Runs | HH: 16/0

1.6

Jahandad Khan to Jake Fraser-McGurk, FOUR! Off the top edge and that nearly went the distance. Banged in short and hard over middle, Jake Fraser-McGurk sets up baseball-style and pulls it over wide mid on for a boundary.

1.5

Jahandad Khan to Jake Fraser-McGurk, Pace off again, bowled short and around off, Jake lets the ball come on and punches it square towards cover for another dot.

1.4

Jahandad Khan to Jake Fraser-McGurk, Nice change up from the debutant. Back-of-the-hand slower ball now, floated a bit full on off and going away, Jake Fraser-McGurk backs away to go big but is comprehensively beaten.

1.3

Jahandad Khan to Matthew Short, Pitched up around off and angling away, Matthew Short steps across to get inside the line and miscues the drive wide of mid-wicket for one more.

1.2

Jahandad Khan to Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jake swinging hard here but not finding maximum purchase. Banged in back of a length over off, Jake looks to pull with an open stance but miscues it down to mid on for a single.

1.1

Jahandad Khan to Jake Fraser-McGurk, Starts from over the wicket, bowling it short and with a whippy action outside off. Jake Fraser-McGurk stands tall and slaps the ball straight into covers.

It will be the debutant, Jahandad Khan to share the new ball from the other end!

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1 | 10 Runs | HH: 10/0

0.6

Shaheen Afridi to Jake Fraser-McGurk, Good, early call for the single! Very full again, this time at the stumps, Jake Fraser-McGurk jams it back past the bowler in between mid off and mid on and picks up a single.

0.5

Shaheen Afridi to Jake Fraser-McGurk, FOUR! Unlucky for Shaheen! Nails the yorker outside off, trying to swing it back in, Jake hangs back and jams it in between backward point and short third. Jahandad Khan chases after it and puts in a big dive but loses the race, another boundary.

0.4

Shaheen Afridi to Jake Fraser-McGurk, FOUR! Off the mark in style! Too full and wide outside off, Jake Fraser-McGurk leans across and punches it on the full through covers for the first boundary of the chase.

0.3

Shaheen Afridi to Jake Fraser-McGurk, Ouch, Jake Fraser-McGurk has jammed that one right into his front toe. Shaheen goes full on off, gets some swing, Jake looks to come forward and drive but gets an inside edge instead.

0.2

Shaheen Afridi to Matthew Short, A thick outside edge now to get off the mark from Short. Banged in back of a length and outside off, Short stands tall and toe-ends the cut down to deep third for one.

0.1

Shaheen Afridi to Matthew Short, Big swing first up from Matthew Short. Shaheen Afridi pitches the ball up around off, angling it away, Short goes after it but is well beaten.

st Innings Pakistan

We are back with Australia's reply! The umpires make their way out and are followed by the Pakistan players who are spreading out across the field. Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matthew Short are the openers for Australia! Shaheen Afridi has the new ball and will start the proceedings for Pakistan! Away we go!

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Right then, with just 118 runs to chase, Australia will surely come out with intent to finish this quickly. Pakistan, on the other hand, will need more than just a clinical turnaround to defend such a small total. However, they do have the bowlers capable of making this chase tricky and keeping Australia on the edge. The stage is set for an exciting finish, and we’ll be back with the action in just moments! Stay tuned!

Aaron Hardie who took 3 for 21 in that first innings, is down for a chat. He says that the pitch looked good and they started well but we did excellent to pull things back. Reckons that the bowlers upfront did enough to allow them to come in the middle phase and get the wickets. Ends by saying that they should be able to chase this target down.

Shaheen Afridi provided a late surge, offering Pakistan a glimmer of hope by pushing the total past the 100-run mark, but Australia refused to relent. With clinical precision, they wrapped up the innings, bowling out the visitors for a mere 117 runs. Aaron Hardie was the standout performer with the ball, finishing with a three-wicket haul, while Adam Zampa delivered at the crucial moments, taking two key wickets.

What followed was a dramatic collapse, a series of wickets tumbling in quick succession that perfectly encapsulated Pakistan’s chaotic approach. Apart from Babar Azam, no batter seemed to find their rhythm, swinging at everything that came their way. The result was a stunning collapse from a strong position of 61/1 to a precarious 92/7, leaving Pakistan in a deep hole as Australia took complete control.

Sensing the need to shift the momentum, the Australian skipper, turned to his ace, Adam Zampa, and the spinner delivered with precision, breaking the growing partnership by dismissing Haseebullah in his very first over. It was a pivotal breakthrough for Australia as the pair had started to take control. Moments later, Aaron Hardie joined the fray, claiming the crucial wicket of Usman Khan in the next over, further tightening Australia's grip on the game.

What a clinical bowling display from Australia! They have completely dominated, bundling Pakistan out for just 117 runs in 18.1 overs. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Pakistan's intent was evident from the very first over, with their new opening pair showing aggressive strokeplay. However, Sahibzada Farhan's bold approach against Spencer Johnson proved costly as he fell in the second over. Undeterred, Babar Azam and Haseebullah Khan seized momentum, countering the Australian pacers with confidence and flair, guiding Pakistan to a strong Powerplay finish at 58/1.

18.1

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18.1 | 0 Runs | HH: 117/10

18.1

Spencer Johnson to Sufiyan Muqeem, OUT! TIMBER! Right on the money from Spencer Johnson and Pakistan are bundled out for 117 in 18.1 overs. Johnson strolls in from over the wicket and spears in a yorker at 132.4 clicks, angling it in from around off. Sufiyan Muqeem makes room to squeeze it out on the off side but the ball sneaks through and crashes into the base of off and middle. Johnson finishes off with two wickets as well.

The news coming in on Glenn Maxwell is that he has sustained a low grade hamstring strain and will come out to bat if required!

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18 | 1 Runs | HH: 117/9

17.6

Nathan Ellis to Haris Rauf, Full and quick, bowled wide of the off stump line, Haris Rauf hangs back to drive but is beaten past the outside edge.

17.5

Nathan Ellis to Sufiyan Muqeem, Pitches it up on middle and leg now, Sufiyan Muqeem pushes it down to long on and collects a single.

17.4

Nathan Ellis to Sufiyan Muqeem, Excellent bowling! Slower delivery, floated up on a nagging length outside off, Sufiyan Muqeem has a poke at it but is well beaten.

Sufiyan Muqeem is the last man to walk in for Pakistan!

17.3

Nathan Ellis to Jahandad Khan, OUT! TAKEN! Excellent effort in the deep from Marcus Stoinis and Australia are just a wicket away now from bundling Pakistan out. Nathan Ellis goes full now and angles it in at the legs, Jahandad Khan stays deep in the crease and backs away to flick it over mid-wicket. The connection seems decent but there's not much height on it. Stionis runs to his right from deep mid-wicket and slides across to take a fine catch just inside the ropes.

17.2

Nathan Ellis to Jahandad Khan, That's a bit of a stinger as well. Another slower bumper, this time from Ellis and Jahandad is way too early in the pull. The ball ends up hitting him on the back of the front elbow.

17.1

Nathan Ellis to Jahandad Khan, Comes from over the wicket and nails the wide yorker just inside the tramline. Jahandad reaches for it but is unable to get any bat on it.

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17 | 9 Runs | HH: 116/8

16.6

Xavier Bartlett to Haris Rauf, Full and around off, this is pushed back towards the bowler.

Haris Rauf is the next man in for Pakistan!

16.5

Xavier Bartlett to Shaheen Afridi, OUT! CAUGHT! That is smart bowling from Xavier Bartlett and he gets the breakthrough. A slower-ball bumper now, dug in well short around leg and this one skids through a bit as well. Shaheen Afridi is early into the pull and the ball gets big on him as he ends up gloving it up and behind towards the keeper. Josh Inglis takes the catch and it seems Shaheen has hurt his fingers as well.

16.4

Xavier Bartlett to Shaheen Afridi, SIX! BANG! Looked like a well-directed short ball around the front shoulder but Shaheen Afridi was waiting for it and pulls it clean over deep square leg for a biggie. Pakistan fighting back here.

16.3

Xavier Bartlett to Jahandad Khan, Just back of a length and over off, Jahandad bends back a bit and crunches the pull down towards long on for just a single.

16.2

Xavier Bartlett to Shaheen Afridi, Hard length around the top of off, dabbed away into the off side through covers for another single.

16.1

Xavier Bartlett to Jahandad Khan, Banged in back of a length and outside off, Jahandad stands tall and slaps the ball up and over the cover region for a single. That should be been two runs, sluggish running.

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16 | 12 Runs | HH: 107/7

15.6

Aaron Hardie to Shaheen Afridi, FOUR! Streaky but will do nicely and 12 runs come off it for Pakistan. Pitched up wide of the off stump, Shaheen Afridi hangs back and just throws his hands at it, gets a thick outside edge that flies over short third for a boundary.

15.5

Aaron Hardie to Shaheen Afridi, FOUR! That has been nailed by Shaheen Afridi. Full and straight, trying to attack the toes, Shaheen takes the front leg out of the way and whips it hard in between long on and deep mid-wicket for a boundary. The 100 also comes up for Pakistan.

15.5

Aaron Hardie to Shaheen Afridi, WIDE! Free Hit to continue! Full and wide, looking for the yorker but gets it beyond the tramline.

15.5

Aaron Hardie to Shaheen Afridi, NO BALL! Uh, oh! One too many short balls from Aaron Hardie and a no ball is called. Banged in well short over middle, Shaheen Afridi looks to take it on but the ball flies over his head. Free Hit to follow now...

15.5

Aaron Hardie to Shaheen Afridi, WIDE! Attempted slower one, floated full and wide, a bit too wide outside off.

15.4

Aaron Hardie to Shaheen Afridi, Oh, what was that from Shaheen? Hardie pitches the ball up on off and takes some pace off it as well, Shaheen clears the front leg and brings out the helicopter swing only to miss the ball completely.

15.3

Aaron Hardie to Shaheen Afridi, Over the wicket now and brings out the quick bumper, nails it over middle and Shaheen Afridi looks to pull but is beaten all ends up.

15.2

Aaron Hardie to Jahandad Khan, Slightly short and angled into the body, Khan swings it off the hips down to deep backward square leg and picks up a single.

15.1

Aaron Hardie to Jahandad Khan, Slower one from around the stumps, floats it up on off, Jahandad Khan stays back and blocks it out to covers.

over

15 | 3 Runs | HH: 95/7

14.6

Adam Zampa to Jahandad Khan, Short and on middle, Jahandad Khan sweeps it to deep square leg for one.

14.5

Adam Zampa to Shaheen Afridi, Full and on middle, Shaheen Afridi drives it off the inner half to long on for a single.

14.4

Adam Zampa to Shaheen Afridi, A loud appeal for caught behind and the umpire is unmoved! Australia send it upstairs for a review. This is pushed through wider, outside off, on a nagging length, Shaheen Afridi plants his front leg out and looks for a big slog again but misses. The ball goes past the outside edge and Josh Inglis collects the ball to his left and knocks the bails off too. The Snicko shows no spike as the ball goes past the bat and Australia lose a review.

14.3

Adam Zampa to Shaheen Afridi, Short and on leg, Shaheen Afridi winds himself for a big slog sweep but makes a meal of it. The ball goes on to hit him high on the chest.

14.2

Adam Zampa to Jahandad Khan, Almost carried! Short and outside off, Jahandad Khan frees his arms and slices it just in front of cover and gets a single.

14.1

Adam Zampa to Jahandad Khan, Full and on middle, Jahandad Khan pushes it back to the bowler from deep in the crease.

over

14 | 0 Runs | HH: 92/7

13.6

Aaron Hardie to Shaheen Afridi, Short and outside off, Shaheen Afridi opts it let it go through.

Shaheen Afridi is in next.

13.5

Aaron Hardie to Abbas Afridi, OUT! CAUGHT! Aaron Hardie gets his third and Pakistan are falling like a pile of cards! Hardie digs it short and over off, Abbas Afridi sees the length and decides to go after it. Pulls hard but is a bit too late on the shot. Skies it very high and as far as long on where Matthew Short settles under and takes a pretty simple catch. Pakistan are now 92/7!

13.4

Aaron Hardie to Abbas Afridi, Slower one, fuller and on off, Abbas Afridi pushes it to point.

13.3

Aaron Hardie to Abbas Afridi, Short and on middle and off, Abbas Afridi ducks under.

13.2

Aaron Hardie to Abbas Afridi, Short of a length, on off, Abbas Afridi dabs it down the deck.

Jahandad Khan, on debut is the new batter in.

13.1

Aaron Hardie to Abbas Afridi, OUT! RUN OUT! A real brain-fade moment for Pakistan and they lose another one! Aaron Hardie hits the deck hard, on the back of a length, on middle and off, Abbas Afridi taps it to short mid-wicket and calls for a run. The nonstriker quickly responds and sets off but is sent back from halfway down the track. Spencer Johnson collects the ball and hits the bull eye at the bowling end and Irfan Khan has to walk back. Irfan Khan is livid with Abbas Afridi and Pakistan lose their sixth!

Halt! Uh, oh! Glenn Maxwell just pulls up as he looks to chase after that last delivery and he seems to have done his hamstring here. He is seen holding his left hamstring and is walking off the field. Hopefully, it is more of a cramp than an injury.

over

13 | 3 Runs | HH: 92/5

12.6

Adam Zampa to Abbas Afridi, Slower and fuller, on the pads, Abbas Afridi tucks it off the inner half of the bat to deep square leg for a single.

12.5

Adam Zampa to Abbas Afridi, Full, on middle and off, Abbas Afridi cuts it to point.

12.4

Adam Zampa to Abbas Afridi, Flighted full, on off, Abbas Afridi nudges it down to mid-wicket. Irfan Khan looks to sneak a single but is sent back and rightly so. The fielder misses the direct hit at the bowling end or it could have been very close.

Abbas Afridi is in next.

12.3

Adam Zampa to Babar Azam, OUT! CLEANED'EM UP! Babar Azam misses a straight one and Pakistan lose half their side for 91 runs! Zampa fires it in, full and at the stumps, Babar Azam premediates and skips down the track looking to heave it down the ground. Gets deceived by the pace and the ball sneaks through the gap between the bat and the pad to peg the middle stump.

12.2

Adam Zampa to Irfan Khan, Tossed up, on off, Irfan Khan backs away and cuts it to deep backward point for a single.

12.1

Adam Zampa to Babar Azam, Pushed through, fuller and on middle, Babar Azam hops back and turns it around to deep square leg for one.

over

12 | 7 Runs | HH: 89/4

11.6

Nathan Ellis to Irfan Khan, At the stumps, on a hard length, Irfan Khan eases it out, back to the bowler.

11.5

Nathan Ellis to Irfan Khan, Drops it short and on middle, Irfan Khan pulls it all along the ground to deep backward point and gets two runs.

11.4

Nathan Ellis to Babar Azam, Slower one, on middle and leg, on a length, Babar Azam clips it behind to short fine leg for a single.

11.3

Nathan Ellis to Irfan Khan, Pulls the length back and on off, Irfan Khan gets an outside edge past short third for a single.

11.2

Nathan Ellis to Babar Azam, Full and on middle and off, Babar Azam flicks it to long on and gets one more.

11.1

Nathan Ellis to Babar Azam, Solid running between the wickets! On a hard length, at the stumps, Babar Azam with soft hand taps it in front of long on, challenging Glenn Maxwell and collects two runs.

over

11 | 10 Runs | HH: 82/4

10.6

Spencer Johnson to Irfan Khan, FOUR! Nicely done! Short of a length, over off, Irfan Khan picks the length early and swipes it across the line to deep mid-wicket fence.

Nathan Ellis (1-0-12-0) is back on.

10.6

Spencer Johnson to Irfan Khan, WIDE! Errs in line and slides it down leg, on a length, Irfan Khan fails to tickle it fine.

10.5

Spencer Johnson to Babar Azam, Good length, on off, Babar Azam with soft hands pushes it to cover and scapers across for a single.

10.4

Spencer Johnson to Babar Azam, Short and on off, Babar Azam gets on top of the bounce and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.

10.3

Spencer Johnson to Irfan Khan, And again! On a length, over middle, Irfan Khan tries to force it through but gets an inside edge back onto he pads and rolls down the leg side. The batters cross for a quick single.

10.2

Spencer Johnson to Irfan Khan, Hard length, over middle and leg, Irfan Khan with no real conviction looks to tuck it across from the crease but misses and gets hit high on the thigh pad.

10.1

Spencer Johnson to Babar Azam, Short of a length, over off, Babar Azam stands tall and pulls it all along the ground to deep square leg for a single.

over

10 | 5 Runs | HH: 72/4

9.6

Aaron Hardie to Babar Azam, Nice and full, floated up on middle, Babar Azam pushes it straight back down the ground and collects another single. Pakistan 72/4 at the halfway stage!

9.5

Aaron Hardie to Irfan Khan, Slightly back of a length and outside off, Irfan Khan hangs back and taps it away in front of the point region for a single.

Irfan Khan walks out to bat at number 6!

9.4

Aaron Hardie to Salman Agha, OUT! LBW! It was coming and Salman Agha departs after a sluggish stay at the crease. Aaron Hardie just floats the ball up a bit around off and middle, this one angles in at first but straightens down the line. Salman leaves a big gap between bat and pad and just swings across the line but is beaten all ends up as the ball crashes into the back leg. A loud appeal and the finger goes up as well, dead straight that and Hardie has his second wicket.

9.3

Aaron Hardie to Salman Agha, A nothing shot that from Salman! Hardie bangs it halfway down the track and over middle, Salman reaches for the pull but the ball flies past the helmet.

9.2

Aaron Hardie to Babar Azam, Hard length again and around off, Babar gets his hands through the ball and plays it on the up through covers for one more.

9.1

Aaron Hardie to Babar Azam, Nicely done by Babar! Good length in the channel around off, Babar waits back and just dabs it down fine of deep third for a couple of runs.

over

9 | 1 Runs | HH: 67/3

8.6

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Just a single in that over! Fuller in length and around off, driven firmly but straight to cover.

8.5

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Pushed through quick and flat around off, Salma presses back and jams it across to point.

8.4

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Ooh, Salman Agha looking a bit edgy here. Much fuller now on the fourth stump line and it is the regular leg-break, Salman pre-meditates the sweep but misses it by a fair distance.

8.3

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Not all that full again and around middle, Salman pushes it back to the bowler.

8.2

Adam Zampa to Salman Agha, Gives it a bit more air and gets it to dip on off, Salman Agha gets forward and punches it on the up to Marcus Stoinis at short extra cover.

8.1

Adam Zampa to Babar Azam, Nice and full, sliding it in from around middle, Babar leans on and works it away well wide of mid on for a single.

over

8 | 4 Runs | HH: 66/3

7.6

Aaron Hardie to Salman Agha, Nicely done by Hardie! Slower delivery, floats it up full and just outside off, Salman Agha picks it late and tries to squeeze it out but misses.

7.5

Aaron Hardie to Babar Azam, On the fuller side and angling it in from around off, Babar Azam drives it away through covers and picks up a single.

7.4

Aaron Hardie to Salman Agha, Hard length on off, stellar looking punch from Salman Agha through extra cover for a single.

The skipper, Salman Agha walks out to bat next for Pakistan!

7.3

Aaron Hardie to Usman Khan, OUT! CAUGHT! Great judgment from Nathan Ellis in the deep. Aaron Hardie goes into the pitch and bangs it in wide of the off stump. Usman Khan is early to back away and just forces the ball up and over the point region without great timing. The ball seems to be flying over the ropes but Ellis sets himself right on the ropes and takes a fine catch. Usman departs early and Pakistan are now 64/3!

7.2

Aaron Hardie to Usman Khan, Good length, angled in towards the pads, Usman flicks it away through the big open space at mid-wicket and races back for the second run.

7.1

Aaron Hardie to Usman Khan, Usman's come out with aggressive intent here! Hardie begins from over the wicket and bowls it short around off, Usman steps out to fetch and pull but is well beaten.

over

7 | 4 Runs | HH: 62/2

6.6

Adam Zampa to Usman Khan, Tossed up, on a fuller length around off, Usman Khan goes deep and backs away before forcing the ball down to long off for a run.

Usman Khan walks out to bat at number 4 for Pakistan!

6.5

Adam Zampa to Haseebullah Khan, OUT! CAUGHT! The wrong'un does the trick for Adam Zampa once again. This is pushed through just a bit fuller on off and angles across the left-hander. Haseebullah Khan sits down on one knee looking to slog it away but loses his balance and ends up slicing it towards a widish short third and Matthew Short there takes a straightforward catch. Khan departs after a solid start.

6.4

Adam Zampa to Babar Azam, This is tossed up a bit on middle, Babar uses his feet to come forward and pushes it towards mid on for a single.

6.3

Adam Zampa to Babar Azam, Pushed through flatter on off, Babar Azam rocks back and blocks it just to the left of the bowler who makes a diving stop.

6.2

Adam Zampa to Haseebullah Khan, This one is floated up on the pads, Khan uses his wrists to flick it away through square leg for one more.

6.1

Adam Zampa to Babar Azam, Spears it in first up and bowls it on middle, Babar stays on the front foot and plays a whippy drive down to long on for a single.

First signs of spin as Adam Zampa is introduced into the attack.

over

6 | 12 Runs | HH: 58/1

5.6

Nathan Ellis to Haseebullah Khan, Beaten all ends up! Slower one from Ellis, banged in a bit and outside off, Khan looks to swing across the line but is way early in his shot.

5.5

Nathan Ellis to Babar Azam, Full and wide, right in the blockhole, Babar hangs back and squeezes it out towards deep third for a single.

5.4

Nathan Ellis to Haseebullah Khan, Nicely played! Good length in the channel around off, Haseebullah Khan plays it late and just opens the bat face to glide it down towards deep third for three more runs. Pakistan flying now.

5.3

Nathan Ellis to Babar Azam, Excellent running once again! Hard length around off, Babar Azam goes after it and edges it down to short third for a quick single.

5.2

Nathan Ellis to Haseebullah Khan, Three more! Banged in short again and Khan pulls it fine towards long leg where Adam Zampa has to give a long chase and the batter manage to pick up three runs.

5.1

Nathan Ellis to Haseebullah Khan, FOUR! Streaky but will do! Ellis begins with a short one, banging it in outside off, Haseebullah Khan goes after it and gets a top edge that flies over backward point for a boundary.

over

5 | 16 Runs | HH: 46/1

4.6

Marcus Stoinis to Haseebullah Khan, Width offered, outside off, on a length, Haseebullah Khan pushes it to deep point for one. An expensive opening over from Marcus Stoinis! 16 runs off it and Pakistan are 46/1!

4.5

Marcus Stoinis to Babar Azam, On the pads, on a nagging length, Babar Azam fails to tickle it fine. The ball clips his pads and rolls back to short fine for a leg bye.

4.4

Marcus Stoinis to Babar Azam, FOUR! After two scintillating shots, Babar Azam shows his delicate timing on this one! On a back of a length, on off, Babar Azam waits back and steers the ball very late, past short third to his left for another boundary.

4.4

Marcus Stoinis to Babar Azam, WIDE! A bit too short, over leg, Babar Azam gets out of the line.

4.3

Marcus Stoinis to Babar Azam, FOUR! Two-in-two for Babar Azam! Pure elegance! Marcus Stoinis drags the length down but serves it on the pads, Babar Azam is quick to read the length and pulls it behind square on the leg side for another boundary.

4.2

Marcus Stoinis to Babar Azam, FOUR! Beautifully hit! On a length, on off, Babar Azam waits for the ball to come to him and drives it past point to his left for a boundary.

4.1

Marcus Stoinis to Haseebullah Khan, Starts from over the wicket and dishes it on a length, outside off, Haseebullah Khan cuts it aerially but through the gap to deep backward point for a single.

over

4 | 6 Runs | HH: 30/1

3.6

Spencer Johnson to Haseebullah Khan, Short of a length, on middle and leg, Haseebullah Khan tucks it to deep square leg for a single.

3.5

Spencer Johnson to Haseebullah Khan, FOUR! Not in total control but Haseebullah Khan will take it! Short of a length, over middle, Haseebullah Khan is late on the pull and gets a top edge that flies over the keeper and races away to the deep third fence.

3.4

Spencer Johnson to Haseebullah Khan, Nicely bowled! Digs it short and on middle, Haseebullah Khan hops back, lifts his front leg and looks to hook it across but misses and gets hit high on the pads.

3.3

Spencer Johnson to Haseebullah Khan, Back of a length, outside off, Haseebullah Khan steps across and looks to go hard at the ball but gets it off the upper half of the bat and straight to mid off.

3.2

Spencer Johnson to Babar Azam, Back of a length, over middle, Babar Azam rolls his wrists over the ball and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

3.1

Spencer Johnson to Babar Azam, Over off, on a good length, Babar Azam drives it well but straight to cover.

over

3 | 6 Runs | HH: 24/1

2.6

Xavier Bartlett to Babar Azam, On a length, outside off, Babar Azam whips it to deep point for a single.

2.5

Xavier Bartlett to Haseebullah Khan, Fired in full and outside off, Haseebullah Khan opens the bat face and steers it to short third for a single.

2.4

Xavier Bartlett to Haseebullah Khan, Haseebullah Khan will have to settle in a bit before he can unleash such shots! A bit of impatience on display! Short and outside off, Haseebullah Khan steps down the track and looks for a swipe over the bowler's head but misses by a long way.

2.3

Xavier Bartlett to Haseebullah Khan, Tight length, over off, Haseebullah Khan gets closer to the line of the ball and blocks it down the strip.

2.2

Xavier Bartlett to Haseebullah Khan, Angles it across on a good length, well outside off, Haseebullah Khan frees his ars and swings hard but misses.

2.1

Xavier Bartlett to Haseebullah Khan, FOUR! Glorious shot! Xavier Bartlett offers width outside off, on a length, Haseebullah Khan keeps his eyes pinged on the ball and crisps his drive through cover-point for a boundary.

over

2 | 8 Runs | HH: 18/1

1.6

Spencer Johnson to Haseebullah Khan, On a length, angling into the pads, Haseebullah Khan hops a bit and tucks it to deep square leg for a single. 8 runs and a wicket off Spencer Johnson's first over!

1.5

Spencer Johnson to Haseebullah Khan, On a back of a length, over middle and off, Haseebullah Khan keeps it out.

Haseebullah Khan walks in at number 3.

1.4

Spencer Johnson to Sahibzada Farhan, OUT! CAUGHT! Spencer Johnson draws first blood and Pakistan lose their first after a real positive start! Johnson digs it short and with good pace behind the delivery, over off, Sahibzada Farhan is late on the pull and the extra bounce and pace on the ball takes him on. He gets a top edge that goes high to mid-wicket region and Xavier Bartlett takes a very simple catch.

1.3

Spencer Johnson to Sahibzada Farhan, FOUR! Shot of real authority! Short of a length, over off, Sahibzada Farhan stands tall and tonks it straight back over the bowler's head for a boundary.

1.2

Spencer Johnson to Sahibzada Farhan, Bashes the deck hard, on a short of a length, Sahibzada Farhan dabs it down the deck.

1.1

Spencer Johnson to Babar Azam, Beautifully driven by Babar Azam! Spencer Johnson starts from over the wicket and lands it full, on off, Babar Azam leans on and punches it through covers. Marcus Stoinis chases the ball and pulls it back in just in time while Aaron Hardie collects and throws it back, keeping it down to three runs.

Spencer Johnson to operate from the other end.

over

1 | 10 Runs | HH: 10/0

0.6

Xavier Bartlett to Sahibzada Farhan, On a good length, at middle and off, Sahibzada Farhan taps it to mid off with soft hands. Pakistan at the end of the first over are 10/0!

0.5

Xavier Bartlett to Sahibzada Farhan, Back of a length, on off, Sahibzada Farhan opens the bat face and pushes it away to deep point region for a couple more runs.

0.4

Xavier Bartlett to Babar Azam, Pulls the length back by a bit and keeps it at the stumps, Babar Azam clips it though square leg and takes a single.

0.3

Xavier Bartlett to Babar Azam, FOUR! Great way to get off the blocks! On the pads, on a fuller length again, Babar Azam wrists it off his pads behind square on the leg side and gets a boundary.

0.2

Xavier Bartlett to Sahibzada Farhan, Great running to get off the mark! On a fuller length again, in middle and leg, Sahibzada Farhan flicks it to the right of mid on and Tim David fails to make a stop despite diving to that side. The batters are quick to collect three handy runs off it. Pakistan are underway!

0.1

Xavier Bartlett to Sahibzada Farhan, Charges in from over the wicket and goes full, at the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan covers the line and flicks it off his pads, straight to mid on.

All in readiness for the game to begin! Scenes from earlier show Jahandad Khan being presented his maiden T20I cap by Shaheen Afridi. The umpires have made their way out to the middle and the Australian players can be seen jogging onto the field of play as well. It will be the new pairing of Babar Azam and Sahibzada Farhan to open the innings for Pakistan. Xavier Bartlett has the new ball in hand and is ready to steam in. Let's play...

Pakistan (Playing XI) - Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Haseebullah Khan (In for Mohammad Rizwan) (WK), Usman Khan, Salman Agha (C), Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan (On debut and in for Naseem Shah), Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem.

Australia (Unchanged XI) - Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis (C/WK), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa.

TOSS - Pakistan win the toss and will BAT first.

Australia, meanwhile, have been solid but know they haven’t quite hit the lofty standards they set for themselves. This final game offers them the perfect chance to close out the series on a high and deliver the kind of dominant performance their fans expect, all without any added pressure. Jake Fraser-McGurk has shown glimpses of promise with strong starts but has yet to convert them into significant scores, something he’ll be determined to correct today. While the middle order has shown signs of shakiness, more consistency and firepower are anticipated from the entire batting lineup. On the bowling front, the pacers have been impressive, consistently making their mark, and will be keen to wrap things up emphatically and secure a 3-0 series sweep. An exciting final contest is on the horizon, so stay tuned as the toss and updates unfold shortly!

Pakistan have revealed their playing XI for this high-stakes clash, with Salman Agha taking charge as skipper in the absence of Mohammad Rizwan. Naseem Shah, following a disappointing outing in the last game, makes way for the debutant Jahandad Khan, while Haseebullah Khan will don the gloves for the Men in Green. After a dominant showing in the ODI format, high hopes were pinned on Pakistan as they entered this T20I series, especially against a relatively inexperienced Australian side. However, things haven't gone as planned for the visitors. Missed opportunities at key moments in both previous matches have cost them dearly, and the lack of impactful contributions from their star players has been a worrying sign. Despite the setbacks, Haris Rauf has stood tall as a cornerstone of the team’s efforts and is expected to leave a lasting impression in this final game. With pride on the line, Pakistan will be determined to end their tour on a high note.

Hello and a warm welcome to the grand finale of this 3-match T20I series between Australia and Pakistan at the iconic Bellerive Oval in Hobart! The hosts, Australia, have showcased their dominance, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead and are now eyeing a clean sweep to put an exclamation mark on their triumph. Meanwhile, Pakistan will be determined to end their campaign with a victory, bringing their best game to claim a much-needed consolation win in this format.

... MATCH DAY ...

After Pakistan staged a monumental comeback to seal an unlikely ODI series win in Australia, the hosts have come roaring back with a fairly inexperienced side to win the T20I series 2-0 with a game in hand. Next up is the final match of this tour leading up to the Aussie summer and it is the 3rd T20I that will be played at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. We've seen a couple of matches so far in this series, with the first one being marred by rain and the second one was a low-scoring affair. In both matches, the Aussies have looked in control with the ball but the batting still needs to be a lot more consistent. Jake Fraser-McGurk has had a couple of quick starts but hasn't been able to convert them into substantial scorers and that has been the norm for him so far in his infant international career. The middle order also looks stacked with the likes of Inglis, Maxwell, Stoinis, Hardie and Tim David but Matthew Short up top has been their main man so far with the bat. On the bowling front, the pacers have been prolific and the return of Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis has been a huge positive for the hosts. In the previous game though, it was Spencer Johnson who ruled the roost with a stellar five-wicket haul, a rare sight in this format of the game and the Aussies will be eyeing a whitewash here. On the other hand, Pakistan have also brought a few new players into the squad but it has been their mainstays with the bat who have failed to fire thus far. Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam have flopped up top whereas the likes of Irfan Khan and Usman Khan have some positive intent. The pacers have enjoyed a memorable tour and continue to do so but they need that top order to fire if they are to end the tour on a high. So, will Pakistan will able to clinch a win and avoid the whitewash? Or will Australia blow they away once again? Only time will tell.

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