Australia have recorded a 4-1 series victory and set a few new records after a dominant batting performance agains Pakistan in the ODI at Adelaide Oval.
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Final score
Australia 7/369
Pakistan 9/312
Australia and Pakistan will be keen to finish off their ODI series on a high when they face off at the Adelaide Oval for the fifth and final ODI. Join The Roar for live scores from 2:20pm (AEDT).
Australia have taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series, but playing at home is a matter of pride, especially on Australia Day.
Since the shock six-wicket loss in the second ODI, the Australians have been untroubled. The third ODI saw the locals coolly chase down the required total with five overs and five wickets to spare.
Following that, the Australians put on another dominant display in Sydney: scoring more than 350 and then comfortably sealing the match with the ball.
As for Pakistan, they have shown glimpses of brilliance with the ball and bat, but – apart from the second ODI – they have struggled to provide more than mere glimpses.
Their batsmen seem unable to convert solid starts into match-winning innings, with four of Pakistan’s batsmen having scored over 30 in Sydney, but none able to capitalise with centuries.
Add to this their deplorable fielding displays and you have a side in strife. Pakistan will be eager to regain some pride after the weak showings since the second ODI, but they will need to fix a lot if they are to finish the series with a win.
Prediction
The Pakistanis have not defeated Australia at the Adelaide Oval in over 20 years, but they will be motivated to right the wrongs of this ODI series. Australia also have one eye on the crucial Test series against India and won’t play flat-out.
However, the home side will win this. Their depth is remarkable and there are plenty of players in the side who are keen to make a statement.
Australia to cap off a magnificent summer and make it 4-1.
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Sid Nasir
Guest
If Warner was caught there was nothing left in Australians. Pakistan is struggling for sure, as Australians did few years ago. But, let's wait till they are butchered by Indians.
Jason Chan
Guest
Maxwell did not get a bowl again. Why is he going to India ?
Matth
Guest
You understand the difference between tests and ODI's right? In ODI's Australia are the world champions and top ranked team. We rarely lose. There is not a single player in the ODI squad except maybe Hansdcomb who doesn't deserve to be there and he is injury cover. Less than 100 for the next 5 is because they already had 300. There was no time to score more and they did the right thing by trying to up the rate even further and not protect averages. You do know that scoring at over 10 per over is risky, right? Why is team not balanced? Who has been handed a cap (no baggy greens here son) whilly nilly? Trevor Hohns was chief selector through the Taylor/Waugh years. He is very well qualified. Having professional selectors rather than being subject to state politics is definitely the right approach to picking the best team. There was just so much wrong with that post.
Lee
Guest
Can't bowl can't field can't bat Pakistan are rubbish
Brett
Guest
My goodness, more than 300 runs by TWO batsmen, less than 100 by the next five. There is still a problem, especially in this format of the game where our "GLORIOUS" selectors still cannot pick a balanced team even though the opposition in this series is basically not up to international standards. We have started to "hand-out" the much prized "Baggy-Greens" just willy-nilly obviously hoping too find that next star without looking a the complete and overall picture of their cricketing credentials. Let us update to a selection panel that have proved their right to hold such a position ( Mr Hohns???) and not be heavily involved with ownership, board members or selectors with ANY facet of cricket in this country .Each State is part of Cricket Australia and should be involved with the ultimate selections.
jamesb
Guest
You could probably say the same thing about the Hobart Test.
sham
Guest
This was a great chance not to watch a boring flogging. How anyone can watch such a sad one sided smashing is beyond explanation.
XI
Roar Guru
Why do they keep shifting Handscomb down the order?
shaun
Guest
Demolition job by Warner. Freak
mmacter
Guest
This was a perfect opportunity to give stoinis a game.If you don't play him in a dead rubber,then why include him in the first place.And also should have given starc/Hazelwood a rest.