Pakistan vs Australia, AUS in PAK, 3 ODIs, 2026 Jun 4 Full score card

FOUR! Shadab Khan finishes off in style. Pakistan had to wait a little longer to celebrate, but it's all happy faces in their dugout. Short of a length, on off, Shadab Khan hangs back and swats it over the mid on region for four runs. Pakistan beat Australia by four wickets and win the series 2-1.

Short and outside off, Shadab Khan cuts it to deep point and gets another brace. The score's level now!

Short, outside off, Shadab Khan looks to drive it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

A touch fuller, on off, Shadab Khan miscues his expansive drive. The ball loops up and over the mid on fielder and gets a couple of runs.

Full, just outside off, Abdul Samad punches it to long off for a single.

Off cutter, around the off stump, Shadab Khan taps it back to the bowler.

Full, on off, Shadab Khan nudges it to mid-wicket.

On a nagging length, outside off, at 116.4 kmph. Shadab Khan hangs back to punch it away but it stays low after pitching on the track to beat the batter.

Good-length delivery, outside off, Shadab Khan punches it to the left of the cover fielder and gets a couple of runs. Pakistan one big hit away from the win now.

Off cutter from Ellis, just outside off, Abdul Samad steers it to the right of the keeper and gets a single.

Full-length delivery, just outside off, Shadab Khan pushes it to cover and gets a single.

End of Powerplay 2. Pakistan just need 10 more in the remaining 10 overs now.

Dragged back and around off, Abdul Samad punches it through cover-poit for a brace.

Floated, full and on off, Abdul Samad defends it on the front foot.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Shadab Khan drives it towads long off for a run.

Short once more, on off, Shadab Khan stays back and dabs it towards point.

Goes short again and outside off, Shadab Khan cuts it away past point for a couple of runs.

Shorter in length and on middle, Abdul Samad punches it down to long on for a single.

Adam Zampa is back on.

Pace off, full and on off, nips in, Abdul Samad works it through square leg for one. Just 16 more runs to win now.

FOUR! Gets it away and that will release a lot of pressure! Fuller delivery, on middle, angles in, Abdul Samad brings his wrists into play and whips it between mid on and mid-wicket for a boundary.

A low full toss around off, dips in, Shadab Khan drives it to sweeper cover for another run. Pakistan need 21 runs to win!

Pitched up and on leg, Abdul Samad works it wide of mid on for a run.

Another off-cutter, on off, moves in sharply, Shadab Khan strides out to play but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball goes towards square leg. A leg bye taken.

Good length and on off, Shadab Khan says back and pats it in front of short cover.

WIDE! Not what Australia need at the moment! An off-cutter, on a length and on middle, turns into the leg side, Shadab Khan fails to flick it away. Wided.

Fired in, on middle, Shadab Khan taps it to mid on for a single.

Keeps it full, on middle, Shadab Khan sweeps it through backward square leg for a brace.

Much fuller, on middle and leg, Shadab Khan flicks it to the fielder at backward square leg.

Too full, on middle, Abdul Samad knocks it down to long on for a single.

Turn and bounce, outside off, Shadab Khan guides it to short third for a single.

Flatter, just outside off, Shadab Khan cuts it to backward point.

A high full toss, on middle, Abdul Samad pulls it through square leg. The fielder chases it and flicks it in just before the fence. The batters collect two runs.

Too full, on middle, Shadab Khan sweeps it to fine leg for a single.

Much fuller, on leg, Shadab Khan taps it to mid on.

Short, on off, Shadab Khan taps it to mid on.

Fired in, on off, Abdul Samad punches it to cover for a single.

Short, on middle, Abdul Samad tucks it to mid-wicket.

Fired in, outside off, Shadab Khan leans on and looks to block it but gets beaten.

FOUR! Top shot! That will ease some pressure. Short ball, on middle and leg, Shadab Khan rocks back and pulls it powerfully over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Short, on off, Shadab Khan punches it to cover.

Beaten! Turn and bounce, outside off, Shadab Khan looks to sweep it but misses.

Fired in, outside off, Shadab Khan reads it well and leaves it alone.

Too full, on off, Shadab Khan blocks it to mid off.

Full, on middle, Abdul Samad defends it back to the bowler.

Full, on off, Abdul Samad defends it back to the bowler.

Marnus Labuschagne drags his length back, pitching it on off and drifts it away. Abdul Samad looks to steer it away but gets beaten.

Much fuller, on middle, Abdul Samad jams it out.

Fuller, outside off, Abdul Samad tries drive it but misses as the ball spins away from the batter.

Googly to start off, short, on off, Abdul Samad rocks back and punches it to short mid-wicket.

Australia are thinking out of the box here. It will be Marnus Labuschagne who will roll his arms now.

Full, on middle, Shadab Khan flicks it to square leg.

Short, just outside off. Shadab Khan tries to be cheeky as he tries to offer a reverse sweep, but fails to connect.

Pitches it up, does Matt, on off, Shadab Khan eases it to cover.

Full, on off, Shadab Khan pushes it to the right of the bowler.

Tossed up, fuller, on off, Abdul Samad clips it to deep square leg for a single.

Full, on middle, Abdul Samad defends it to the leg side.

Full, on off, Abdul Samad eases it to long off for another single. Pakistan need 39 runs off 102 balls.

WIDE! Full, but darts it down the leg side, Abdul Samad looks to flick it but misses the connection.

Sharp fielding! Short of a length, on off, Abdul Samad tucks it to the left of Cameron Green in the short mid-wicket region, who dives and makes a good stop.

Pitches it up, does Zampa, on off, Shadab Khan drives it to long off for a single.

Much fuller, on off, Shadab Khan jams it back to the bowler.

Full, on off, Shadab Khan defends it to cover.

Full, on leg, Shadab Khan nudges it to mid on.

DRINKS BREAK! Pakistan are 116/6 after 32 overs, and they need 42 runs more in 108 balls. Pakistan are still at the driver's seat, but two quick wickets can turn the game in favour of the visitors. Pakistan will be desperate for a gritty stand between these two here. Shadab Khan holds the key. He will need to keep up the same form as he did in the previous game. Let's see how it pans out...

Oh, that one skids through! Fuller, on middle, turning it away. Shadab Khan rocks back and looks to flick it, but the ball stays low. He drops his bat down and someone manages to get the outside edge before the ball rolls to short third. Single taken.

Short, outside off, Shadab Khan pats it to cover.

Flat and fuller, just outside off. Shadab Khan paddle sweeps it to the right of the deep backward square leg fielder and gets a brace.

Short and just outside off, Abdul Samad steers it to the left of the backward point fielder and gets a single.

Short, on off, Abdul Samad blocks it from the outer part of his bat to backward point.

Full, just outside off, Abdul Samad pushes it to cover.

A wicket maiden to start for Matt Renshaw! Pitches it fuller, just outside off, Shadab Khan lunges to drive it away but misses and wears on the front pad.

Full, on middle, Shadab Khan sweeps it to short fine leg.

Never write off the Aussies. They get another wicket of Arafat Minhas. Shadab Khan comes in to bat. The game is just not done yet...

OUT! TAKEN! The Australian side are all pumped up. Short of a length, pitching it just outside off and turning it away from the batter. Arafat Minhas hangs back and tries to punch it away from the body, but gets nicked on the outside edge, before it flies to the slip fielder, where Cameron Green takes a good catch.

Full, around off, Arafat Minhas fends it to backward point.

Short, outside off, Arafat Minhas makes a leave at it.

Beaten! Fuller, just outside off, Arafat Minhas gets on his front foot and looks to defend, but misses on the outside edge.

A wicket-maiden from Matthew Kuhnemann. Too full, on off, Abdul Samad lunges and blocks it back to the bowler.

Beaten! Turn and bounce, outside off, Abdul Samad looks to block it but gets beaten all ens up.

Fired in, on leg, Abdul Samad blocks it back to the bowler.

Short, outside off, and it keeps low. Abdul Samad eases it to point.

Quicker, on off, Abdul Samad leans on and blocks it to short cover.

Pakistan lose their fifth wicket. Abdul Samad walks up as number seven.

OUT! TIMBER! That's a ripper from Matthew Kuhnemann. This one lands on leg and turns in sharply. Babar Azam stays back and looks to block it but gets beaten on the turn as the ball rattles over the off pole. A huge wicket for Australia as the dangerous Babar Azam departs. Pakistan are 112/5 after 29.1 overs now. They need 46 runs more from 125 balls.

Too full, on middle, Arafat Minhas leans on and blocks it to the left of the bowler. Pakistan just need 46 more now.

Nice and full, on leg, Arafat Minhas knocks it to the fielder at mid on.

Tossed up, around off, Arafat Minhas blocks it to the right of the bowler.

Slight halt! Adam Zampa is having some issues around his left foot. All good to continue.

Much fuller, on off, Babar Azam taps it down to long off for one again.

Turn and bounce, on middle, Arafat Minhas knocks it down to long on for another single.

Flighted up, on off, Babar Azam flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Much fuller, on off, Arafat Minhas blocks it to short cover.

FOUR! Through the gap! Short and wide, Arafat Minhas picks it well and slaps it powerfully in the gap through backward point for a boundary.

Too full, on off, Arafat Minhas blocks it to cover again.

Flatter, on off, Arafat Minhas pushes it to cover.

An appeal but turned down! Quicker, outside off, Arafat Minhas leans on to block it but wears it on his pads. A loud appeal but nothing from the umpire. The impact was outside off.

Much fuller, on off, Arafat Minhas pushes it to cover.

Nice and full, on off, Babar Azam blocks it back to the bowler.

Back of a length, on off, Babar Azam steers it through covers for a brace.

FOUR! Finds the gap with ease! A boundary after a long time and that brings up hundred on the board for Pakistan. Back of a length, outside off, Babar Azam latches onto it and slaps it through cover-point for a boundary.

Angling in, slightly shorter, on off. Babar Azam looks to block it but wears it high on his pads.

Nice and full, on off, Babar Azam blocks it watchfully.

Nathan Ellis comes back into the attack. He bowls a fuller one, on off, Arafat Minhas pushes it to short cover for a quick single.

Turn and bounce, on off, Babar Azam moves forward and blocks it to mid-wicket.

Beaten! Quicker, outside off, Babar Azam has a waft at it but gets beaten.

Fired in, on leg, Babar Azam tucks it to mid-wicket.

Turning in, on off, Babar Azam covers his line and blocks it to short cover.

Drags his length back, on off, Arafat Minhas punches it to cover for a single.

Too full, on off, Arafat Minhas leans on and blocks it to mid off.

Short, outside off, Babar Azam slaps hard at it, but the short cover fielder does well to field it on his right.

Low full toss, just outside off, Arafat Minhas punches it to long on and gets a single.

Flatter and much fuller, around the pads, Arafat Minhas nudgesit to short mid-wicket.

Tossed up, full, on off, Arafat Minhas flicks it to the left of the short mid-wicket fielder.

Pushes his length fuller, does Zampa, on middle, turns into the left-hander. Arafat Minhas blocks it down.

Short of a length, outside off, Babar Azam cuts it to deep cover for a single.

Short, outside off, Babar Azam slaps it to deep cover for a single.

A tad fuller, just outside off, Arafat Minhas hangs back and pushes it with soft hands to cover for one.

Full, just outside off, Arafat Minhas defends it to the right of the bowler.

Full, outside off, Arafat Minhas nudges it to the left of the bowler.

Full, on middle, Arafat Minhas tucks it to the leg side.

Is that the opening for Australia? They will hope so. Arafat Minhas comes out to bat now.

OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Matthew Kuhnemann gets his second wicket, and Australia are very much in the game. Tossed up, fuller, offering a lot of flight, pitching it on off and drifting away. Salman Agha plants his front foot and tries to defend it away, but induces a thin outside edge behind, where Josh Inglis takes a sharp catch. Pakistan are 93/4, chasing 158 runs.

On a nagging length, on middle, Babar Azam works it to the leg side.

Short, outside off, Babar Azam blocks it to the off side.

Short, on off, Babar Azam fends it to short cover.

Tossed up, fuller, on off, Salman Agha drives it to long off to rotate the strike.

Full again, just outside off, Salman Agha gets on his front foot and blocks it out.

Full, on off, Babar drives it to deep cover for a single.

Short, on off, Babar Azam guides it past the first slip fielder and gets a single. 67 runs needed off 28 overs.

Appeal for caught behind but the umpire remains unmoved. Short of a length, on off and turns it away. Babar gets down on one knee and looks to sweep it, but it goes past the outside edge and gets to the keeper. Australia opt for a review, but the UltraEdge shows no bat involvement.

Full-length delivery, on off, Babar Azam defends it to the off side.

Full, on off and middle, Babar Azam blocks it to the off side.

Peach of a delivery! Tossed it up, fuller, on middle, and spins it away. Babar Azam gets on his front foot to block it, but it zips past the outside edge.

Flat and fuller, on off, Babar drives it to cover.

Pitches it up, fuller, on off, Babar Azam drives it to deep cover for one.

Full, on middle, Babar Azam dead bats it.

Zampa drags his length back, just outside off, Babar Azam opens the face of the bat and steers it to the left of the short third fielder for a couple of runs.

A touch fuller, on off, Babar Azam pushes it to backward point.

Full, on off, Babar Azam drives it gently to cover.

Tossed up, fuller, on off, turning away. Babar Azam pushes it to cover.

Hard length and around leg, Babar Azam clips it through square leg for one.

Overpitched and on middle, Babar Azam drills it down to mid on.

There is that off-cutter, full and on off, spins in, Babar Azam defends it with his bat very close to his pad and gets an inside edge. That probably saves him there.

On a length and on off, Babar Azam guides it towards point.

Fuller one and on middle, Salman Agha clips it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Sees the batter advance and serves a slower one, full and on off, Salman Agha can only block it out to the off side.

Change. Nathan Ellis rejoins the attack.

Floated, full and on off, Salman Agha eases it to long off for one. Pakistan need 73 runs in 186 balls now.

Flatter delivery, short and angling into the leg side, Salman Agha pats it back to the bowler.

Looped up, full and on off, Babar Azam drives it down the ground. Adam Zampa dives to his left but lets it through for one.

Drops it short and around off, Salman Agha guides it wide of short third for a run.

Flighted, full and on off, Babar Azam drills it down to long off for a single.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Babar Azam prods forward and blocks it out.

Gives this one some more air, full and on middle, Salman Agha pushes it back to the bowler.

FOUR! Deft touch! Pushed through quicker, shortish and on off. Salman Agha lets the ball come to him, taps it on its head to steer it to the third man fence for a boundary.

WIDE! Fires this one full but down the leg side, Salman Agha fails to glance it away. Wided.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Salman Agha strides out and blocks it out.

Flighted, full and on leg, Salman Agha clips it towards fine leg for a brace.

Shorter in length and around leg, Babar Azam nudges it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Floated, full and on leg, Babar Azam clips it towards backward square leg.

Slower through the air, full and on middle, Salman Agha dead-bats it.

Another wrong'un, full and on middle, turns in a bit, Salman Agha gets forward to block but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a more confident shout for LBW, but turned down again. Zampa has a chat with his skipper but they do not take the review.

Drags his length back, on middle, Salman Agha moves back and heaves it away wide of deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Flighted, full and on middle, Salman Agha knocks it back to the bowler.

Quicker, full and on middle, Salman Agha tucks it to short mid-wicket. His bat hits his pads and Zampa thinks that it is pad first. He appeals for the LBW, but nothing doing.

A googly, full and on middle, turns in, Salman Agha defends it off the inner half of the bat to the leg side.

DRINKS BREAK! Despite setting below par total on the board, the Aussie bowlers are giving a good fight. Pakistan are now 71 for 3, 87 runs needed off 204 balls. However, if the Aussies can pick a couple of wickets, the game would become even more interesting. For Pakistan, the mantra is to keep rotating the strike and take their time to close their scoreboard toward the target.

Five dots in a row to end the over! Slower through the air, full and on middle, Babar Azam tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Flatter, full and on middle, Babar Azam fends it down the pitch.

Flighted, full and on middle, Babar Azam strides out and knocks it to the right of the bowler.

Drops it short and on off, Babar Azam moves back and pats it back to the bowler.

Tossed up, full and on off, turns in, Babar Azam prods forward and blocks it out.

Floated, full and on off, Salman Agha steps across and clips it through square leg for a single.

On the stumps, fuller in length, Babar Azam leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.

Nice and full, outside off, Salman Agha steers it to backward point for a single.

Too full, on off, Salman Agha eases it to the point fielder.

Flatter, on off, Babar Azam turns it to mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Excellent from Babar Azam! Short, on middle and leg, Babar Azam goes deep in his crease and pulls it powerfully in the gap through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Quicker, on off, Babar Azam blocks it back to the bowler.

Short, just outside off, Salman Agha eases it to the fielder at backward point.

Tossed up, on off, Babar Azam digs it to wide of mid off for a single.

Wide! Huge turn outside off, Babar Azam leaves. Wide called.

Quicker, outside off, Babar Azam cuts it to the point fielder.

Too full, on off, Salman Agha drives it uppishly towards deep cover for a single.

Turn and bounce, on off, Salman Agha pushes it to point.

Much fuller, outside off, Babar Azam drives it through cover for a single.

Out goes Ghazi Ghori, in comes Salman Agha. Also, Australia bring in Adam Zampa into the attack now.

OUT! TIMBER! Matthew Kuhnemann strikes eventually. No reviews needed for this one. Fired in, full and on off, with a hint of turn. Ghazi Ghori gets low and looks to slog it but misses it completely. The ball goes on to rattle the off pole. Matthew Kuhnemann has the last laugh. Pakistan are 60/3 after 13 overs.

Ghazi Ghori is safe! A huge appeal and the finger goes up. Ghazi Ghori has a chat with Babar Azam and decides to send it upstairs. Quicker, turning in, on middle. Ghazi Ghori looks to block it but misses and wears it on his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up straightaway. Ghazi Ghori sends it upstairs and Ultra Edge shows a spike. The onfield decision is overturned to NOT OUT!

Short, turning in, on off. Babar Azam punches it to cover for a single.

Fired in, on off, Babar Azam blocks it back to the bowler.

FOUR! Nicely played! Flatter, on middle and leg, Babar Azam stays back in his crease and flicks it magnificently through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Too full, outside off, Babar Azam drives it through cover for a brace.

Nice and full, on middle, Ghazi Ghori blocks it to the right of the bowler.

Short ball, on middle and leg, Ghazi Ghori pulls it thrugh square leg for a brace.

Nice and full, on leg, Babar Azam flicks it to mid-wicket for another run.

The helmet comes on as Australia place a backward short leg fielder to put pressure on the batters.

Quicker, on middle and leg, Ghazi Ghori tucks it to square leg for another single.

Flatter, on middle, Babar Azam turns it to mid-wicket for a single.

Darts it in, on leg, Ghazi Ghori flicks it to short fine leg for a single.

How has that missed the stumps! Short, on off, and it turns away sharply. Babar Azam leans on and looks to block it but gets beaten. The ball just missed the top of off. They think of reviewing it but go against it.

Short, on off, Ghazi Ghori tucks it to short mid-wicket for a quick single.

Fired in, on middle, Babar Azam flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Appeal for caught behind, but nothing from the umpire. Short, and it turns away. Babar Azam looks to block it but gets beaten on the outside edge. An appeal but turned down. The replay later shows that the noise was of the bat hitting the ground.

Drags his length back, on off, Babar Azam punches it to cover.

Beaten! Turn and bounce, just outside off, Babar Azam leans on and looks to block it but gets beaten all ends up.

Powerplay 2! A maximum of four fielders are allowed outside the inner ring till the 40th over now. Australia need to keep chipping in with wickets to make a game out of this.

Short of a length, on middle and leg. Babar Azam goes deep into the crease and clips it to deep square leg for one.

Full, at the stumps, Babar Azam pushes it back to the bowler.

Floated and much fuller, on middle. Babar Azam jams it back to the bowler.

Short, on off, Babar Azam punches it from his back foot to mid off.

Pitches it up, does Short, around the pads of the batter. Babar Azam clips it to square leg.

Full, on middle, Ghazi Ghori flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Another cutter, around off, on the back of a good length. Babar Azam hops and dabs it down. Just one run from the over!

Off cutter, just outside off, fuller in length, Babar Azam shuffles across the line and blocks it back to the bowler.

Overpitched, around the boots of the batter, Ghori clips it toward backward square leg. Matt Renshaw is the man who flings himself to his right and makes a one-handed stop. However, the batter gets a single.

Change of pace now, fuller, on off, Ghazi Ghori drives it to mid off.

Fuller, just outside off, angling in, Ghazi Ghori tries to defend it down, but gets nicked on the outside edge, before it rolls to point.

Fires a fuller delivery, on off, Ghazi Ghori hangs back and defends it to cover.

Much fuller, on leg, Babar Azam flicks it to the fielder at leg slip.

Fired in, full and on middle. Babar Azam blocks it to mid on.

Much fuller, on leg, Ghazi Ghori flicks it to backward square leg for a single.

Both the Pakistani openers are back in the hut now. Ghazi Ghori comes out to the middle.

OUT! LBW! That's a huge appeal and the finger goes up. Maaz Sadaqat goes upstairs to have a check. Fired in from Maaz Sadaqat, on middle, Maaz Sadaqat gets down on one knee and looks to slog it but misses it completely. The ball goes onto hit his pads. An appeal and the finger goes up straightaway. Maaz Sadaqat sends it upstairs. Nothing on Ultra Edge and Ball Tracking shows three reds. Maaz Sadaqat makes his way back into the shed. Pakistan are 41/2 after 7.3 overs. They now need 117 from 255 balls.

Is that out? Maaz Sadaqat has taken a review for an LBW decision given OUT on-field. UltraEdge shows a flatline and Ball Tracking comes up with three reds. Pakistan lose a batter and a review as well.

Keeps it full, on off, Maaz Sadaqat blocks it to short cover.

Fired in, full and on off, Maaz Sadaqat blocks it back to the bowler.

Maiden from Nathan Ellis. Good length, on middle and leg, Babar Azam stays in his crease and blocks it back to the bowler.

Five dots in a row. Back of a length, on off, Babar Azam stays back and punches it to cover.

Nice and full, on the stumps again, Babar Azam covers his line and blocks it watchfully.

On the stumps, a tad fuller, Babar Azam eases it to the point fielder.

A tad fuller this time, on off, Babar Azam leans on and blocks it to short cover.

Angling in, on a length, on off. Babar Azam blocks it to point.

FOUR! Excellently played! Full-length delivery, just outside off, Maaz Sadaqat leans on it and drives it gently through cover for four runs.

Full, on off, Azam pushes it to long off for one.

A touch fuller, on off, turning away from the batter. Babar Azam gets on his front foot and tries to drive at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Full, on off, Babar Azam blocks it to short cover.

Fuller, just outside off, Maaz Sadaqat clips it deep square leg for a single.

Tossed up, much fuller, on off, Babar Azam drives it to long off for one.

Ends the over with another slower one, full and on middle, Maaz Sadaqat dead-bats it.

Short of a length and on middle and off, Maaz Sadaqat pats it down in front of short cover.

Off pace once more, full and on middle, this is the top-spinner. Maaz Sadaqat looks to fend it out but plays it a bit uppishly. It almost carries to the bowler.

A loopy delivery, dips in late into the blockhole, on off, Babar Azam watches it closely and jams it out to the off side for a quick run.

Hits the deck hard, on off, nips back in, Babar Azam stabs it out to short cover.

Back of a length and on off, Maaz Sadaqat runs it down to deep third for a single.

Slows it up, full and around leg, Maaz Sadaqat clips it through mid-wicket for one.

Pushed through quicker, full and on off, Maaz Sadaqat goes down for the sweep bu misses and gets hit on the pads again. Another appeal but nothing doing.

Appeal for LBW, but turned down! Flighted, full and on off, turns in sharply, Maaz Sadaqat steps across to defend on the front foot but misses and gets hit on the pads. Clearly, impact is outside off here and the Aussies do not take the review.

FOUR! Gets it away! Floated, full and around off, Maaz Sadaqat leans onto his drive, plays it right under his eyes and carasses it through covers for a boundary.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Maaz Sadaqat fends it back to the bowler.

Flatter, full and on off, Maaz Sadaqat jams it off the bottom end of the bat towards short mid-wicket.

This is exactly what Australia needed. Babar Azam comes out to bat now. Also, Matthew Kuhnemann comes into the attack for the Aussies.

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Nathan Ellis works his magic yet again and gets the first breakthrough. He rolls his fingers to bowl the fast off-cutter and executes it to perfection, on off, grips, and moves in sharply. Sahibzada Farhan fails to read it and tries to punch it away from the crease without any footwork. He leaves a big gap between bat and pad and the ball goes through to rattle the stumps. Farhan is not happy with himself, but has to walk back cheaply here. Pakistan are 27/1, chasing 158 runs.

Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Maaz Sadaqat opens the bat face and guides it towards deep third for a single.

FOUR! Fine shot! Very full and on middle and off, Maaz Sadaqat gets right underneath the ball. He hits it through the line, thumping it over the bowler's head for a boundary.

Another slower delivery, full and on middle and leg, Maaz Sadaqat keeps it out to the off side.

Pace off, on a length and on off, Maaz Sadaqat blocks it out solidly.

Fuller and on middle, angling in, Sahibzada Farhan clips it away with good timing wide of mid on. Alex Carey chases after it and slides to push it back inside to save a run. Three taken.

Slight halt! Maaz Sadaqat takes a blow to his helmet, and the physio is having a check at it. All good to continue.

FOUR LEG BYES! Cameron Green bangs in a quick bouncer, on middle. Maaz Sadaqat looks to pull it away but gets hurried and misses. The ball bangs on the top of the helmet and flies to the third man fence for another boundary.

FOUR! That's right from the middle of the bat! Fuller delivery and around off, Maaz Sadaqat gets his hands through the shot and creams it through covers for a boundary. This should give him some confidence.

Short of a length and around off, at 141.5 kph, holds its line. Maaz Sadaqat withdraws his bat at the last moment and lets it go to the keeper.

Lands this on a good length and on middle, angling in sharply, Maaz Sadaqat fails to flick it away but misses and gets hit high on the pads. A slight appeal for LBW, but turned down. Probably going down the leg side.

Hard length and just outside off, angles in, Maaz Sadaqat goes chasing after it but gets another inside edge towards fine leg for a couple of runs. He is yet find the middle of the bat.

Back of a length and around off, Sahibzada Farhan opens the bat face and guides it to deep third for a single.

WIDE! Cameron Green begins with a full delivery but down the leg side, Sahibzada Farhan fails to glance it away. Wided.

Who will bowl from the other end? Cameron Green it is!

FOUR! Streaky! Nathan Ellis hits the length hard and on off, gets it to nip back in a bit. Maaz Sadaqat stays back and tries to push it away but gets very late on the shot. The ball catches the inside edge and flies past the stumps and to the fine leg fence for the first boundary of the chase.

Another slower one, full and on middle, Sahibzada Farhan clips it to deep square leg for another run.

Back of a length and around off, Sahibzada Farhan cuts it on the bounce to point.

Goes fuller and on middle, hint of shape in, Maaz Sadaqat looks to play at it but gets an inside edge towards square leg for a run.

Pakistan are underway in the chase! Pace off from Ellis, back of a length and on off, Sahibzada Farhan punches it wide of mid off for a single. He turns back for the second but Marnus Labuschagne is quick to get to the ball and releases it quickly to the bowler's end. Seeing that, Maaz sends his partner back just in time.

Nathan Ellis starts with a full delivery, on middle, holds up in the surface a bit. Sahibzada Farhan drives it a bit uppishly but safely towards mid on.

OUT! NATHAN ELLIS IS RUN OUT! That pretty much sums up the Aussies' outing with the bat. Australia have been bowled out for just 157. Shadab Khan bowls this short and on middle, turns in, Matthew Kuhnemann stays back and tucks it towards square leg. He calls for the run, but Ellis is hesitant initially, before setting off eventually. Shamyl Hussain (Sub) picks up the ball and throws it on the bounce to the keeper's end, where Ghazi Ghori collects it and breaks the stumps with Ellis well shrot of his crease.

Another wrong'un, short and on off, turns in, Nathan Ellis punches it through covers for a single.

Flatter, short and on off, turns away, Nathan Ellis looks to play from the crease but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Tossed up, full and on off, Nathan Ellis gets forward and fends it back to the bowler.

Nathan Ellis is the last man in.

OUT! BOWLED' EM! The wrong'un does the trick for Shadab Khan and he gets his second wicket. Googly, pitching it on a nagging length, on off. Adam Zampa rocks back and tries to punch it through cover with the spin, but plays all over it. The ball stays low after pitching on the track and bamboozles the batter as it rattles the stumps.

Full, just outside off, Matthew Kuhnemann drives it to long off for a single.

WIDE! Fuller, on middle, turns it down the track. Matthew Kuhnemann looks to flick but misses.

Short, around off, Adam Zampa bunts it to cover. Maiden over!

Full, on off, Adam Zampa dead bats it.

Short and just outside off, Adam Zampa gets on his back foot to punch it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

A touch fullish, at the stumps, Adam Zampa defends it back to the bowler.

Full, on middle, Adam Zampa eases back to the bowler.

Fuller, just outside off and spins it away. Adam Zampa looks to drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Powerplay 3! Now, five fielders are allowed outside the inner ring till the end of the innings. However, with just two wickets left, Pakistan will want to keep the fielders close in to wrap things up quickly. Here is Arafat Minhas to bowl now.

Quicker, on off, Matthew Kuhnemann eases it to the leg side.

Turn and bounce, on off, Matthew Kuhnemann tucks it to mid-wicket.

Matthew Kuhnemann is safe! A huge appeal and the finger goes up after a while. Matthew Kuhnemann sends it upstairs immediately to have a check. Short, turning in, on middle. Matthew Kuhnemann looks to block it but misses and wears it high on his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up eventually. UltraEdge shows a flat line and Ball tracking shows that it was going over the leg pole. The on-field decision is overturned on height.

Too full, on middle and leg, Matthew Kuhnemann digs it to mid-wicket.

Quicker, on middle, Matthew Kuhnemann flicks it to mid-wicket.

A googly, on leg, Adam Zampa knocks it to long on for a single.

Too full, on leg, Matthew Kuhnemann flicks it to mid on.

Angling in, on a length, on off. Adam Zampa knocks it to long on for a single.

Good length, outside off, Matthew Kuhnemann guides it through short third for a single.

Nice and full, on off, Adam Zampa taps it through short cover for a single.

A yorker, on off, Adam Zampa digs it to cover.

Much fuller, outside off, Matthew Kuhnemann drives it to cover for a single. 150 comes up for Australia.

Turn and bounce, on middle, Matthew Kuhnemann tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Close! Short, turning in, Matthew Kuhnemann looks to heave it but gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball just misses the leg pole and hits the keeper's pads. Dot.

Nice and full, on middle, Matthew Kuhnemann flicks it to mid-wicket.

Too full, on off, Adam Zampa drives it to cover for a single.

Turn and bounce, on off, Adam Zampa punches it to cover.

Tossed up, on off, Adam Zampa blocks it to the cover fielder.

Change? Yes, Shadab Khan (6-0-22-1) is back into the attack

Angling in, on a length, on off. Matthew Kuhnemann looks to block it but edges it to the off side.

Too full, targeting the stumps, Matthew Kuhnemann blocks it back to the bowler.

Hard length, on off, Matthew Kuhnemann punches it to cover.

Two wides! Sways it down leg, Adam Zampa looks to flick it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it cleanly as the batters cross.

Slows it up, outside off, Matthew Kuhnemann taps it to cover for a single.

On the stumps, on a length, Adam Zampa taps it to cover for a single.

Maaz Sadaqat is back on the field after his head injury scare earlier in the game.

Uppish but safe! Full, on middle and leg, Adam Zampa flicks it uppishly over short mid-wicket for a brace.

Fuller, on off, Adam Zampa drives it to long off for a single.

Short, on middle, Matthew Kuhnemann tugs it through square leg for a single.

Beaten! Quicker, outside off, Matthew Kuhnemann looks to punch it but gets beaten.

Fired in, on off, Adam Zampa knocks it down to long on for one.

Short, on off, Adam Zampa blocks it back to the bowler.

Too full, outside off, Adam Zampa taps it to point.

Beaten! Turn and bounce, outside off, Matthew Kuhnemann rocks back and looks to block it but misses.

Fired in, on off, Adam Zampa knocks it down to long off for a single.

Nice and full again, on off, Adam Zampa leans on and blocks it to the left of the bowler.

Much fuller, on off, Adam Zampa blocks it back to the bowler.

Shadab Khan is back among the wickets after 6 ODIs, according to the on-air commentators. Adam Zampa comes out to the middle now.

OUT! TAKEN! The luck is just not favouring the Aussies. However, the change to bring Shadab Khan has worked for Pakistan. Flighted and fuller, just outside off. Peake looks to drill it downtown, but gets nicked on the inside edge, before the ball pops off the left part of the front leg's boot. After that, the ball loops toward the right of the keeper, Ghazi Ghori dives forward to pouch the catch. Initially, after appealing, the umpire sends it upstairs. The third umpire takes some time and gives the verdict as OUT, after watching it from different angles. Finally, a wicket for Shadab in this series, and it is all smiles in the Pakistani huddle.

Is that a bump ball? The third umpire has been called in here. The first angle is not conclusive whether the ball hit the ground or the foot. However, another angle shows that the ball comes off the leg of the batter, and the catch is clean too. A very unlucky dismissal for Oliver Peake.

Tossed up, fuller, on off, Matthew Kuhnemann drives it to long off for a single.

With 34 overs being bowled, Shaheen Afridi will now choose one of the two balls that will be used for the rest of this innings. Also, Shadab Khan is back on.

Short, on off, Peake fends it to cover.

Full, on leg, Oliver Peake miscues his sweep shot.

A tad fuller, on middle, turning in. Matthew Kuhnemann gets onhis front foot and flicks it to the right of the leg slip fielder for a single.

Fuller, on off, Oliver Peake clips it to square leg and gets across for a single.

Abrar drags his length back, on off, Oliver Peake gets on his toes and punches it to cover.

Full, on off, Oliver Peake defends it back to the bowler.

Good-length delivery, outside off, Oliver Peake opens the face of the bat and steers it to deep backward point for one.

Yorker, outside off, Matthew Kuhnemann jams it to cover for a single.

Very full and outside off, Matthew Kuhnemann gets his bat away from his body to fend it away but fails to connect.

On a hard length, pitching it on middle and angling down the leg side. Oliver Peake fends it to deep cover for a comfortable single.

Back of a length, outside off, Oliver Peake shoulders at it.

Much fuller, on off. Oliver Peake, with no footwork, defends it down the track.

Flatter this time, fullish, outside off, Matthew Kuhnemann keeps it away. A wicket maiden over from Abrar Ahmed!

Full again, just outside off, Kuhnemann brings out his solid defence.

Pitches it up, does Abrar, on off, Matthew Kuhnemann dead bats it.

Flighted it up, fuller in length, just outside off, Matthew Kuhnemann eases it to the off side.

Tossed up, fuller on off, Marnus Labuschagne lunges and defends it back to the bowler.

DRINKS! With that wicket, the umpires have called for drinks here. Pakistan are well ahead in the game now, and they will be hoping to pick up the remaining three wickets pretty quickly. The hosts will be eying to restrict Australia to 170-180 if not less. Oliver Peake has a lot of responsibility on his shoulders being the last recognised batter left, but the tail will also need to contribute to get to a fighting score. Also, Matthew Kuhnemann walks out to bat now.

OUT! CASTLED! Abrar Ahmed simply outfoxes Connolly here and as the batter walks back, Abrar gives him a wink with a smirk on his face. He bowls it short and pitches it outside off, but turns it in sharply into the batter. Cooper Connolly shuffles across the stumps to paddle it toward short fine leg, but completely misses it. The ball beats the willow and rattles into the stumps behind. Australia are 131 for 7 now.

On a nagging length, outside off, Oliver Peake lets it travel to the keeper.

FOUR! Easy pickings for Peake! Pitches it up, does Afridi, angling into the pads of the batter. Oliver Peake just tickles it away through short fine leg for four runs.

Full, on off, Cooper Connolly eases it to wide of cover for one.

A late appeal for LBW, but the umpire remains unmoved. Much fuller yet again from Shaheen, just behind the yorker length. Cooper Connolly blocks it back to the bowler. However, the replay shows that the ball does actually brush the pad and then hits the bat. But it wouldn't have mattered, as the UltraEdge shows that the ball is moving down the leg side.

Good-length delivery, outside off, Cooper Connolly opens the face of the bat and guides it to backward point.

Overpitched, on middle, Cooper Connolly punches it to the left of the cover fielder.

Dragged back, on middle and leg, Oliver Peake pushes it back to the bowler.

Abrar Ahmed finally gets a wicket. Oliver Peake is the new man in for Australia.

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Abrar Ahmed strikes now. He bowls wrong'un from over the wicket, lands this on middle and gets it to turn away late. Matt Renshaw loses a bit of patience and looks to go big down the ground, but does not read the googly. He only manages to get a thin outside edge towards first slip, where Salman Agha shows excellent reflexes to take a sharp catch around his shoulder with the ball travelling pretty quickly to him. Australia slip from 98/2 to 126/6.

Flighted, full and on middle, Matt Renshaw looks to drive it away but gets an inside edge towards short mid-wicket.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Matt Renshaw clips it towards mid-wicket.

Short again and on off, Cooper Connolly pats it in front of short cover for a single.

Floated, short and on middle, turns in, Cooper Connolly stays back and nudges it to short mid-wicket.

Short of a length and on off, Matt Renshaw hops up to ride the bounce and keeps it out to the off side.

Beauty! Shaheen Afridi lands this on a nagging length, in the channel outside off, threatens to angle in but straightens after hitting the deck. Matt Renshaw has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Right in the blockhole, on middle, tails in once again, Matt Renshaw digs it out towards mid-wicket.

Good length and on middle, holds its line, Matt Renshaw gets squared up but manages well to block it down the pitch.

A full toss, on middle, tailing in a bit, Matt Renshaw flicks it away wide of deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Full and on middle, angling in, Matt Renshaw drives it off the inner half of the bat towards mid on.

Darts this one full, on middle, Cooper Connolly pushes it back to the bowler.

Flatter, full and on middle, Cooper Connolly turns it to the leg side.

Slows it up, full and on off, turns in, Cooper Connolly taps it out to short cover.

Flighted, full and on middle, Matt Renshaw drills it down to long on for a run.

Tossed up, full and on off, Matt Renshaw steps across and tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Floated, full and on middle, Cooper Connolly goes down on one knee and paddles it towards fine leg for a single.

Another full delivery, on middle, Matt Renshaw knocks it back to the bowler.

Good length and around leg, tails in a bit, Cooper Connolly misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye taken.

Cooper Connolly is in at number 7.

OUT! TAKEN! Double whammy from Shaheen Afridi, and this game has turned on its head. Pitched-up delivery, on middle, angling in a bit. Cameron Green looks to flick it off his pads with hard hands but the ball just holds up in the surface a bit. He fails to keep his shot down and hits it straight to short mid-wicket, where Babar Azam reacts quickly to take a sharp catch to his right. Australia lose half their side now.

Full and on middle, Cameron Green drils it towards mid on with a straight bat.

On a length and around leg, Matt Renshaw clips it through square leg for a single.

Shaheen Afridi strikes straightaway. A massive wicket for Pakistan. Matt Renshaw is the new batter.

OUT! CAUGHT! Shaheen Afridi gets rid of the Aussie skipper at a crucial time. This is fuller delivery, on off, angling in a bit. Josh Inglis looks to attack and goes for the big booming drive but his bat turns in his hands. He ends up spooing it off the bottom half of the bat towards mid on, where Sahibzada Farhan takes a simple catch. Inglis is frustrated with himself but has to walk back after another fine knock for his side. Australia are 119/4 now.

Shaheen Afridi comes back into the attack.

Loops it up, full and on middle, Cameron Green defends it on the front foot.

FOUR LEG BYES! Cameron Green survives a close call here! Arafat Minhas slows it up, serves this full and on the leg stump line, gets it to turn away sharply. Green looks to defend but plays down the wrong line as the ball spins past the outside edge to hit his back pad. It goes past the keeper and races to the third man fence for a boundary. Minhas looks very confident and convinces his skipper to take the review. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows that it is just pitching in line, but wickets is umpire's call. The on-field call of Not Out stays but Pakistan keep the review.

Flighted delivery, full and on off, Cameron Green knocks it to the left of the bowler.

Pushed through quicker, shortish and on off, turns away a bit, Cameron Green moves back and keeps it out to the off side.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Cameron Green pushes it towards short cover.

Floated, short and on off, Josh Inglis punches it towards long off for a single.

Arafat Minhas is back on.

FOUR! Streaky! Full-length delivery, just outside off. Green gets on his front foot and goes for a drive toward mid off, expecting the ball might angle in, but it holds its line, takes the outside edge and zips through short third for four runs.

On the fuller side, on off, shaping in, around off. Josh Inglis clips it to the right of short mid-wicket and gets a single.

A tad fuller, on off, Josh Inglis presents the full face of the bat and fends it to the left of the bowler.

Much fuller, on middle, Josh Inglis tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Good-length delivery, on off, Inglis stabs it to the left of Shadab Khan at point, moves a good stop.

FOUR! Excellently played! Slower bouncer from Rauf, on middle and leg. Josh Inglis hangs on his back foot, lifts his front foot up and pulls it down with control to dissect it between the vast gap of deep fine leg and deep square leg for four runs.

Fuller, on middle, Green blocks it back to the bowler.

Pitches it up, does Abrar, just outside off, Green brings out his front foot and drives it between the short mid off and short cover fielders to get a couple of runs.

Short, on off, Green dead bats it.

Tossed up, fuller in length, at the stumps. Green blocks it down.

A touch fuller, on off, Green eases it to the off side.

Full, on middle, Green pushes it back to the bowler.

Full, on leg, Josh Inglis misses his flick and gets pinged on the pad.

Back of a length, on off, Inglis gets on his toes and blocks it out.

FOUR! Gloriously driven by Inglis. Fullish delivery, pitching it just outside off and shaping it away. Josh Inglis plants his front foot toward the pitched area of the ball and drives it, showing the full face of the bat, into the gap between cover and point for four runs. 100 UP FOR AUSTRALIA!

On a length, around off, Josh Inglis opens the face of the bat and steers it to cover-point.

Full, on the pads, Green flicks it to deep square leg and gets off the mark with the single.

Mixing up pace and spin has done the trick for Pakistan. Cameron Green is the next man in.

OUT! BOWLED' EM! Oh, that is an exceptional delivery from Haris Rauf. He sprints hard, takes a leap, and punches the air in celebration. He scoots from around the wicket to the lefty, pitching it outside off, on a good length and angles in sharply toward the off pole. Alex Carey gets on his front foot and looks to block it to the off side, but fails to read the inward movement. It sneaks past the inside edge and rattles the top of the off stump. Number 3 goes down for the Aussies with 98 on the board.

Drags his length back, does Abrar, on off, Alex Carey puncehs it to sweeper cover for a single.

Short, on middle, Alex Carey dabs it back to the bowler.

Up in the air... but lands safely! Short of a length, at the stumps. Josh Inglis miscues his pull and the ball loops toward the right of the mid on fielder. Single taken.

Full, on middle, Josh Inglis defends it down.

Short, around off, Josh Inglis stabs it to cover.

On a nagging length, around middle. Alex Carey pulls it to the right of deep fine leg and gets a single. That brings up the 50-run stand between these two batters.

FOUR! Deft touch! Rauf pitches it yet again on the nagging length, outside off. Josh Inglis waits for the delivery to arirve and opens the face of the bat to steer it through short third for four runs.

Sort of a length, around the batter's lane. Alex Carey misses his pull, gets a hit on his shoulder, before the ball rolls to short third. Leg bye taken.

Good-length delivery, around off, nipping in, Alex Carey shuffles and nudges it to mid on.

FIFTY FOR INGLIS! A captain's knock on the display, just like the previous match. Pitches it up, does Rauf, on off and middle. Josh Inglis shuffles and works it to deep fine leg and takes a single to get to his milestone.

On a good length now, outside off. Josh Inglis crouches a bit and looks to punch it through cover, but it shapes away a bit and sneaks past the outside edge.

Full-length delivery, on off, Josh Inglis hangs back and pushes it to mid on.

Pace is back on with Haris Rauf.

Fired in, full and on off, Alex Carey eases it to the right of the bowler. Australia are 89/2 at the end of 20 overs.

Turning in, on off, Alex Carey rocks back and punches itthrough covers for a brace.

Short, turning in, Alex Carey punches it to the fielder at short cover again.

Drags his length back, on off, Alex Carey eases it to short cover.

Much fuller, on off, Alex Carey blocks it to mid on.

Flatter, outside off, Alex Carey steers it to backward point.

Flighted up, turning in, Josh Inglis looks to drive it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. Dot.

A tad fuller, on off, Alex Carey drives it to cover for a single.

Drags his length back, on off, Josh Inglis knocks it to mid off for a single.

Too full again, on off, Alex Carey knocks it to mid on for a single.

Nice and full, on off, Alex Carey blocks it back to the bowler.

FOUR! Nicely played! Much fuller, on middle and leg, Alex Carey tickles it through fine leg. The fielder chases and tries to stop it but fails to do so.

Fired in, on off, Josh Inglis blocks it back to the bowler.

Short, on middle and leg, Josh Inglis rocks back and pulls it through mid-wicket. Babar Azam does well near the fence and keeps it to two runs.

Wide! Down the leg side, Josh Inglis looks to flick it but misses.

Much fuller, on off, Josh Inglis drives it through covers for a brace.

Nice and full, on off Alex Carey knocks it through the left of the bowler for a single.

Too full, on off, Alex Carey plays a reverse sweep to the point fielder.

Short, on off, Alex Carey pushes it to short cover.

Wide! Sways it down leg, Alex Carey looks to sweep it but misses.

Flighted up, on leg, Alex Carey sweeps it to fine leg for a single.

Keeps it full again, on off, Josh Inglis knocks it down to long off for a single.

Too full again, on off, Josh Inglis makes room and taps it to the cover fielder.

Nice and full, on off, Josh Inglis leans on and blocks it to short cover.

Fired in, on leg, Josh Inglis blocks it to mid on.

Much fuller, on leg, Alex Carey sweeps it to fine leg for a single.

DRINKS BREAK! Australia are 70 for 2 after the completion of 16 overs. First up, it was Shaheen Afridi who yet again provided the opening breakthrough for this team. After that, Marnus Labuschagne and Josh Inglis had a sturdy 46-run partnership, but that was cut short due to a mix-up between the batters. However, it's once again the skipper of the Aussies who is anchoring the inning as he is just seven runs away from back-to-back half-centuries in this series.

Short, on off, Josh Inglis blocks it to mid on.

Decent over so far from Salman Agha.

Wide! Full, down the leg side, Josh Inglis looks to flick it but misses.

FOUR! That's a fine stroke! Flatter, outside off, Josh Inglis shimmies down the track, turns it into a half volley, and drives it over covers for a boundary.

Fired in, full and on off, Alex Carey knocks it to mid on for one moe.

Short, on off, Josh Inglis stays back and chips it over mid on for a single.

Much fuller again, on off, Josh Inglis drives it to the cover fielder.

Too full, turning in, Josh Inglis looks to play at it but gets an inside edge as the ball rolls to the left of the keeper. Dot.

Salman Agha comes into the attack now.

Goes short and around off, Josh Inglis punches it through covers for one.

Close! Shadab Khan gives this one some more air, full and on off, gets it to turn away sharply. Josh Inglis is drawn forward to push it away, but gets beaten on the outside edge while losing his balance a bit. Ghazi Ghori, the keeper, collects and breaks the stumps in a flash. It has been sent upstairs to check for the stumping. The replay shows that Inglis did drag his back foot out of the crease, but gets it back inside just in time.

The exhibition of sweep continues! Slower through the air, full and on middle, Alex Carey paddles if off the stumps to deep fine leg for one.

Flighted, full and on off, Josh Inglis drives it to long off for a run.

Floated, full and on middle, Josh Inglis strides out and taps it to the off side.

Tossed up, full and on off, Alex Carey goes down and across to paddle it towards deep fine leg for a single.

Flighted, full and on off, Josh Inglis goes down and reverse paddles it wide of short third for a couple of more runs.

FOUR! Nicely done! This is pushed through quicker, full and on off, Josh Inglis gets on one knee and nails the reverse sweep through backward point for a boundary.

Flatter, full and on off, Alex Carey plays the paddle sweep towards fine leg for a run.

Goes short and on middle, Alex Carey pats it back to the bowler.

Tossed up, full and on off, Josh Inglis steers it away to point.

Floated, full and around off, Josh Inglis goes down and across to paddle it wide of fine leg for a brace.

Tossed up, turning in, on off. Alex Carey looks to block it but gets an inside egde onto his pads.

Flighted, full and on middle, Alex Carey works it towards square leg.

Slows it up, full and on middle, Alex Carey turns it to the leg side.

Uppish but safe! Floated, full and on middle, Alex Carey goes for the reverse again but gets a top edge over point for a couple of runs.

Much fuller, turning in, Alex Carey taps it back to the bowler.

Short, on off, Josh Inglis punches it to cover for a single.

PUT DOWN! Could have been two in two for Arafat Minhas, in fact, it should have been. A bit short and on middle and off, Alex Carey goes for the reverse sweep but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball pops up in the air in front of the stumps. Ghazi Ghori, the keeper, dives forward and tries to grab it with his outstretched right glove, but fails to hold on to it. Carey gets a life on the very first ball.

The partnership, which was looking promising, has been broken. Alex Carey walks in to bat now.

OUT! MARNUS LABUSCHAGNE IS RUN OUT! A massive mix-up in the middle and Australia lose their second wicket. Arafat Minhas drags his length back and around off, Josh Inglis stays back and swats it wide of long off for a run. Marnus turns blindly for the second run, but is sent back when he is almost reaching Inglis at the other end. Haris Rauf fires in a throw at the bowler's end, where Minhas collects it on the bounce. He turns around, takes aim and hits the stumps at the batter's end. Marnus puts in a desperate dive but is still way short of his crease. He just lies there for a few seconds in disappointment. Australia are 46/2 now.

Appeal for LBW, but turned down! Arm ball, full and on middle, angling in, Josh Inglis goes down on one knee to paddle it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. Arafat Minhas looks very interested, and the keeper Ghazi Ghori also convinces his skipper to take the review. Ball Tracking shows that the impact is umpire's call and the ball is missing the leg stump. Pakistan lose an early review.

Drops it short and on off, Josh Inglis moves back and stabs it to the right of short cover.

Flatter, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne works it wide of mid on for a single.

Floated, full and around leg, Marnus Labuschagne fends it to the leg side.

Slows it up, full and around off, Josh Inglis strides out and pushes it towards cover-point.

Just short! Flatter, short and on off, turns away with bounce this time. Josh Inglis flays his bat at it. Gets a thick outside edge but the ball goes on the bounce to short third.

Flighted, full and around off, turns away, Marnus Labuschagne plays it late and steers it through point for another run.

Tossed up, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne prods forward and blocks it out.

Goes short again and around off, Josh Inglis rocks back and punches it aerially but through covers for a run.

Floated, short and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne cuts it away to deep point for a single.

Powerplay 2! Pakistan can now have four fielders outside the inner ring till the 40th over. Shadab Khan comes into the attack now.

Full, on off, Josh Inglis lunges and blocks it out.

Short, on middle, Josh Inglis pushes it to cover.

Excellent work in the deep! Short of a length, outside off, Marnus transfers his weight on his back foot and punches it well into the gap between cover and point. Both the fielders sprint back, and it's Maaz Sadaqat from the cover region who dives just before the ball touches the boundary cushion and saves a run for the team. However, he has hurt himself during the process as he lands awkwardly on his left shoulder and takes a hit on his head.

Oh..no! There is some real concern in the field at the moment. While trying to save the boundary, Maaz Sadaqat has hurt his head here and is lying on the ground. Skipper Shaheen Afridi is waving for the doctors, and the stretcher is also coming out. Scenes you do not want to see on a cricket field. However, the good thing is that Maaz is up on his feet, but he is walking off the field. Hopefully, it is nothing serious. Also, Shamyl Hussain is the substitute fielder.

Short, on off and middle. Marnus Labuschagne hangs back and brings out his solid defence.

A tad fuller, pitching on middle and turning away. Marnus Labuschagne rocks back and blocks it down.

Short and wide outside off, Marnus Labuschagne dabs it to cover.

Drags his length back, does Abrar, outside off. Josh Inglis goes deep into the crease and punches it to the left of the wide long off fielder and gets an easy brace.

On the fuller side, on off, Josh Inglis fends it to short cover.

A tad fuller, on middle and leg, Marnus Labuschagne nudges it to mid-wicket and gets a single.

Just outside off, fuller in length, Marnus Labuschagne eases it to short cover.

Full, on off, Marnus Labuschagne defends it to the left of the bowler.

Short, on off, Josh Inglis punches it to long off for one.

Beaten! Pitches it fuller, on off and turns it away from the batter. Marnus Labuschagne looks to block it on his front foot but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Full, on off, Marnus Labuschagne rests it down.

A touch shorter, around off, Marnus Labuschagne eases it to cover.

Short, on off, Josh Inglis punches it to long off for one.

SIX! KABOOM! Fullish yet again, closer to the off stump. Josh Inglis goes inside out and lofts it elegantly over deep cover for half a dozen.

FOUR! Warm greetings to Minhas from Inglis. Tossed up, fuller, offering a lot of width, outside off. Josh Inglis hangs back and spanks it through cover-point for four runs.

A probing over from Abrar Ahmed. Spin from both ends now with Arafat Minhas replacing Haris Rauf.

Googly to end the over, offering a bit flight, pitching it fuller, around off and middle. Marnus Labuschagne rocks back and tries to block it but gets the inside edge and gets wrapped on his pads.

Full, on the leg stump, Maaz Sadaqat blocks it to the leg side.

Short, around off, Marnus Labuschagne slaps it to cover.

Pitches it up, does Abrar, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne lunges and rests it down.

A touch shorter now, on off, Marnus Labuschagne hangs back and defends it from the inner part of his bat.

Short, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne blocks it down.

Time for spin now as Abrar Ahmed comes into the attack.

Oh, nearly gets beaten on the inside edge! Slanting in, around the off stump, fuller in length. Josh Inglis prods and goes for an expansive drive toward mid off, but gets nicked on the inside edge, before it rolls to mid on.

A touch fuller, outside off, Matt Renshaw dabs it to backward point.

On a length, outside off, Labuschagne fends it to cover.

FOUR! Easy pickings for Labuschagne. Good-length delivery, on middle and leg, angling in. Marnus Labuschagne just rolls his wrists and flicks it to the right of the deep square leg fielder for four runs.

Pitches it up, wide outside off. Marnus Labuschagne bends his back leg and tries to drill it away, through cover, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Full-length delivery, on off, angling in. Marnus Labuschagne defends it back to the bowler. Rauf picks it up and has a shy at the batter's end as Labuschagne is out of his crease. As he sees the bowler making the throw, he gets back.

It's a maiden from Shaheen Afridi. Full, shaping in, on off. Josh Inglis blocks it back to the bowler.

Make it five dots. Much fuller, on off, Josh Inglis blocks it to mid off.

Good length, on off, Josh Inglis punches it to the point fielder. Four dots now.

Oh, that was close! Angling in, on a length, on off. Josh Inglis looks to drive it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball just misses the off pole and rolls to the right of the keeper.

Slows it up, on off, Josh Inglis knocks it to the fielder at mid on.

Hard length, on off, Josh Inglis blocks it to mid off.

Excellent fielding! Full, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne flicks it to mid-wicket. Shadab Khan dives to his right and makes a brilliant stop. Dot ball.

Too full, on leg, Marnus Labuschagne eases it to the mid on fielder.

Slows it up, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne punches it to the point fielder.

A tad fuller, on off, Josh Inglis makes room and steers it through point for a single.

Too full, on the stumps, Josh Inglis stays back and blocks it to the right of the bowler.

Good length, outside off, shaping away. Josh Inglis punches it to the cover fielder.

On the stumps, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne covers his line and makes a solid block.

EDGED AND FOUR! Streaky from Marnus Labuschagne! Good length, shaping away. Marnus Labuschagne looks to block it with soft hands. He gets a thick outside edge as the ball races through short third for a boundary.

Nice and full, on leg, Josh Inglis helps it to fine leg for a single.

Angling in, on a length, on off. Josh Inglis knocks it to the mid off fielder.

FOUR! Through the gap! That's a good bit of placement from Josh Inglis. Good length, outside off, Josh Inglis stays back and punches it magnificently through point for a boundary.

Too full, on middle, Josh Inglis looks to flick it but gets an inside edge as the ball rolls to the left of the keeper.

Wide! Sways it down the leg side, Josh Inglis looks to flick it but misses.

Swing and a miss! Keeps it full and outside off, with a hint of away movement. Marnus Labuschagne swings hard but misses.

Beaten! A tad fuller, shaping in, outside off. Marnus Labuschagne looks to drive it but gets beaten on the inside edge.

Haris Rauf goes full again, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne turns it through the left of square leg for a brace.

Nice and full, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne covers his line and blocks it back to the bowler.

Angling in, on a length, on off. Marnus Labuschagne punches it to the point fielder.

Haris Rauf starts with a fuller one, on off. Marnus Labuschagne blocks it to point.

Once again, the Pakistani skipper picks up a wicket in the first over. Haris Rauf will take the other new ball.

FOUR! First boundary of the innings! A tad fuller, outside off, Josh Inglis latches onto it and guides it magnificently through backward point for a boundary.

Nice and full, outside off, Josh Inglis taps it to the cover fielder.

Australia are underway. Length, on middle and leg, Marnus Labuschagne flicks it to square leg for a single.

Good length, angling in, on middle. Marnus Labuschagne blocks it to cover.

Early blow for the Aussies. Marnus Labuschagne walks out to bat at number 3.

OUT! TAKEN! Shaheen Afridi strikes eventually. An early breakthrough for Pakistan as Matthew Short walks back for a duck. Hard length, on middle and leg, Matthew Short looks to drive it on the up, but the ball stops on him and the bat turns in his hands as well. It goes off the bottom half of the bat straight towards mid on. Sahibzada Farhan leaps and takes a good catch above his head. Australia are 0/1.

Almost a perfect start from Shaheen Afridi. He bowls a fuller one, on leg, shaping away. Matthew Short stays back and looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. An appeal but turned down. It was going down leg.

We are all set for the series finale! The Pakistan players are already out in the middle. Out comes the two the openers for Australia - No Alex Carey this time, it will be Matthew Short and Josh Inglis. Skipper Shaheen Afridi has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

PITCH REPORT - Bazid Khan says that there is a slight bit of breeze blowing across that will give a bit of relief to the players. Adds that it is almost identical to the pitch that was used in the last game. Khan shares that it looks darker, but it is very dry and there are some cracks on it which will help the ball to turn. Says that the batters who have waited for the ball and not force the pace have been successful here. Ends by saying that overall it will support the spinners.

Pakistan (Unchanged Playing XI) - Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Babar Azam, Ghazi Ghori (WK), Salman Agha, Abdul Samad, Shadab Khan, Arafat Minhas, Shaheen Afridi (C), Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.

Australia (Playing XI) - Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (C/WK), Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly (In place of Tanveer Sangha), Oliver Peake, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa.

The skipper of Pakistan - Shaheen Afridi says that the wicket will be same, so it doesn't matter much. They will try to restrict them to a total lower than 200. Afridi mentions that they will try to bowl well, and he says that the pitch was under cover for only an hour, so maybe they can extract some spin as well. He ends by saying that they are going with the same side.

The captain of Australia - Josh Inglis says that they are going to bat first as it worked really well for them in the last game. On being asked about the total they want to put on the board. He says the track looks pretty much similar to the other end and they will try to execute the same way they did in the last game. Inglis mentions that they adapted really nicely after the first day and they will to continue it in that way. Ends up saying that they have one change, Cooper Connolly comes in place of Tanveer Sangha.

TOSS - Australia have won the toss and elected to BAT first.

TOSS DELAYED! If you are wondering why the toss hasn't taken place, it is because there was heavy rain earlier and the pitch was under the hessian cover to prevent water from going onto it. However, the cover is off now and we will not have to wait too long as the word from the middle is that Toss will happen at 11.15 am GMT and the first ball will be bowled at 11.45 am GMT.

History on the line - It all comes down to this monumental clash today. Australia have not won an ODI series on Pakistani soil since way back in 1998, and they are desperate to break that jinx. With a tricky batting track expected and both teams likely going in unchanged, the toss will be vital. Get ready for an absolute cracker of a game. Toss and team news in a bit...

The Aussies bounced back - Never write off the Aussies! Australia fought right back in the second match, defending a total of 231 to secure a crucial 41-run win. Fifties from Josh Inglis and Cameron Green rescued them from a shaky 51/3 against Shaheen Afridi's fiery opening spell. Nathan Ellis then starred with 4 wickets, backed by Matt Short's 3-wicket haul, to bowl out Pakistan for 190 despite a fighting 71 from Shadab Khan.

Pakistan's opening punch - The hosts kicked things off in style at Rawalpindi. On debut, young spin sensation Arafat Minhas picked up a spectacular five-wicket haul to rattle the visitors. Chasing a modest target of 201, steady half-centuries from Babar Azam and Ghazi Ghori steered the Men in Green across the finish line with 5 wickets in hand to take an early 1-0 lead.

Welcome to the grand finale - Hello everyone and a warm welcome to the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. It is Thursday, and we are live for the third and final ODI between Pakistan and Australia. The three-match series is deadlocked at 1-1, and today we crown the champions in this ultimate series decider.

... MATCHDAY ...

One final blockbusting decider - The decider has found its home in Lahore. Pakistan and Australia have been at it all series, splitting the first two ODIs right down the middle and setting up a gripping series finale. Pakistan started the series in Rawalpindi and meant business, walking away with a fine victory in the opener. Australia regrouped, headed to Lahore for the next game, and gave a commanding reply to level the series, pushing it into a crucial decider. Pride on the line - Australia carry a point to prove that goes beyond this series. History whispers in their favour at the macro level with a strong record against Pakistan, painting a picture of general dominance in this rivalry. But history has a short memory when recent wounds are still raw. The last time Pakistan faced Australia in a bilateral ODI series, they went to Australian soil and owned it, winning the series 2-1 in late 2024. Australia will be carrying that particular sting into Lahore with plenty of motivation to set the record straight. Pakistan will want to prove that their recent success against Australia can be repeated on home soil under pressure to walk away with another trophy. Bowling dominance - Australia's bowlers turned Lahore into a masterclass in the second ODI. Nathan Ellis led the way with a superb four wicket haul, giving Pakistan's batters absolutely nothing to work with while defending a total that was far from imposing. Matt Short also stepped up beautifully with three wickets of his own. On the other side, Pakistan's pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi has been a constant threat, picking up three wickets in the last game to keep the pressure high. Adam Zampa has not been at his sharpest of late, but that has never made him any less dangerous. The top class spinner carries immense experience, and on a given day he is the kind of operator who can flip a match on its head almost single handedly. Australia will be hoping he saves his best performance for the final game when it matters most. Struggles with the bat - Both teams have faced their share of problems in the top order. They have struggled a bit with their top order to click consistently, losing early wickets in both games before being rescued by the middle order. Marnus Labuschagne has experienced a quiet patch, which has quietly become one of Australia's bigger headaches going into this decider. It has not just been him, as the top order has blown hot and cold, offering only small glimpses of their potential. It was Josh Inglis and Cameron Green who bailed them out in Lahore with crucial half centuries, but Australia cannot rely on singular brilliance. Pakistan faces a similar challenge, as their batting collapsed in the second game while chasing a modest total, leaving too much for the lower order to do. Young stars and a rescue act - While Australia's bowlers choked Pakistan in Lahore, Pakistan's young talent has shown great promise. The young spin bowling all rounder Arafat Minhas has been a breakout star, delivering a match winning performance in Rawalpindi and contributing with both bat and ball. Alongside him, Shadab Khan showed incredible determination in the second ODI, fighting hard with a brilliant 71 runs to keep Pakistan in the hunt when the top order collapsed. Pakistan will need a collective batting effort from stars like Babar Azam to ensure a solid foundation. Team form (Last 5 completed ODIs, recent first) - PAK - LWLWL | AUS - WLLWW. What to expect? The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has historically been an excellent track for cricket, offering a fair contest. Early on, it can offer assistance to the seamers, but as the match progresses, spin bowlers will get plenty of help. Once batters get through the tough initial movement, they can score heavily using the quick outfield. With a massive series on the line, fans can expect an absolute thriller.