Australia
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Pakistan
| 0/6 Australia trail Pakistan by 307 runs with 10 wickets remaining |
| 0/6 (1.0) | *Khan | O: 1.0 | Khawaja* | 0 (0) |
| RR:5.14 | Warner | 6 (6) |
| First Innings: Pakistan | 313 all out | RR: 3.48 | O: 77.1 |
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| First Innings: Pakistan | 313 all out | RR: 3.48 | O: 77.1 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A. Shafique c. Smith b. Starc | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
S. Ayub c. Carey b. Hazlewood | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
S.M. Khan* c. Smith b. Marsh | 35 | 70 | 3 | 0 | 50.00 |
M.B. Azam lbw. Cummins | 26 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 65.00 |
S. Shakeel c. Carey b. Cummins | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 41.67 |
M. Rizwan+ c. Hazlewood b. Cummins | 88 | 103 | 10 | 2 | 85.44 |
S.A. Agha c. Head b. Starc | 53 | 67 | 8 | 0 | 79.10 |
S. Khan c. Lyon b. Cummins | 15 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 65.22 |
A. Jamal c. Starc b. Lyon | 82 | 97 | 9 | 4 | 84.54 |
H. Ali c. Starc b. Cummins | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
M. Hamza not out | 7 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 16.28 |
Extras (b 0, lb 1, w 0, nb 1) | 2 | ||||
| Total | 313 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. Starc | 16.0 | 2 | 75 | 2 | 4.69 |
| J.R. Hazlewood | 15.0 | 2 | 65 | 1 | 4.33 |
| P.J. Cummins | 18.0 | 1 | 61 | 5 | 3.39 |
| N.M. Lyon | 17.1 | 0 | 74 | 1 | 4.31 |
| M.R. Marsh | 7.0 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 3.86 |
| M. Labuschagne | 3.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 3.00 |
| T.M. Head | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 |
| First Innings: Australia | 0/6 | RR: 5.14 | O: 1.0 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D.A. Warner not out | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
U.T. Khawaja not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
M. Labuschagne | |||||
S.P.D. Smith | |||||
T.M. Head | |||||
M.R. Marsh | |||||
A.T. Carey+ | |||||
M.A. Starc | |||||
P.J. Cummins* | |||||
N.M. Lyon | |||||
J.R. Hazlewood | |||||
Extras (b 0, lb 0, w 0, nb 0) | 0 | ||||
| Total | 6 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Khan | 1.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.00 |
It’s the end of the road for David Warner as the Benaud-Qadir Trophy wraps up with the New Year’s Test match Sydney, as Australia seek a series clean sweep over Pakistan. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 10:30am (AEST).
All eyes will be on Warner as the boy from Matraville plays his final Test for Australia.
The hosts were given an almighty scare in Melbourne before Pat Cummins stood up with a captain’s spell to extend Pakistan’s losing streak down under to 16 Tests on the trot.
The batting is a concern, with Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith and Travis Head failing to put up big scores at the MCG.
Shan Masood has shown his strong tactical nous which gives Pakistan hope for the long term. The skipper has backed his words of playing aggressive cricket, but his team will need him to convert his starts.
With Imam-ul-Haq struggling to score at a strike rate over 32 and an average below 25 this series, youngster Saim Ayub will make his debut at the SCG. Strike bowler Shaheen Afridi has also been rested for the clash, with Sajid Khan coming in to give Masood a front-line spin bowling option.
Prediction
Chances of rain have gone lower for days 1-4, but history always shows the Sydney Test is a danger of having a few sessions at least wiped out entirely.
Both teams could try to force a result with an approach similar to Bazball should rain come into play, but you would expect Australia to start as favourites.
Rain to play spoilsport and make it a draw or an Australia win on day five.
Game information
Venue: SCG
First ball: 10:30am (AEST)
TV: Channel 7, Fox Cricket
Streaming: Kayo Sports
Betting: Australia $1.33, draw $4.40, Pakistan $10.00 – odds via PlayUp
Pierro
Roar Rookie
just the facts maam
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Are these draft notes?
Pierro
Roar Rookie
don angry now . called out . at least warner is finally off
The Knightwatchmen who say Nii
Roar Rookie
Does he hook at all?
Frodo
Roar Rookie
Obviously frothing at the mouth when you typed that. Take a Bex and have a good lie down.
Frodo
Roar Rookie
Seriously? Tosser!
Frodo
Roar Rookie
Shocking commentator is Langer. He and Haydos are embarrasssing. The only good thing about 7s telecast is Punter.
Frodo
Roar Rookie
A born entertainer! Always fun to watch.
Boundary
Roar Rookie
Hahahaha you're kidding right? Sounds like you're a warm cup of milk and bed before 9pm kinda guy. They knocked over the top order and then were smashed around the park against the last 5 wickets. How many times did we see it in England this dumb bowl bouncers at the tail every ball doesn't work! Maybe once in a blue moon it does but overall is a terrible tactic. Back in your box you go softy hahahahaha.
Curmudgeon1961
Roar Rookie
Along with Cummins Green has the next best bouncer
Curmudgeon1961
Roar Rookie
You wouldn't want Mr Digit Umpire Billy from NZ. I thought it was a congenital condition but he just does it?
Laurie
Roar Rookie
Not today. In 2 or 3 years. Their young age, Shield wickets, best bowling figures and selections in Australia under 19's, PM's XI teams say they are the future.
Rusty Brooks
Roar Rookie
The complete package
Gamechanger
Roar Rookie
Thanks AB
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
Well then. Time for my braincells to take a break from cricket (never thought I would be saying that). Thank you all for joining the live blog. I will be back for days 2-4 so see you all tomorrow. This is Arnab Bhattacharya signing out. Farewell and goodnight!
Suspect
Roar Rookie
Best mo
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
STUMPS DAY ONE: Australia 0/6 - trailing by 307 What an action packed day. From being 5/96 to 9/227, it was Aamer Jamal who stood up under pressure and kept Pakistan in the game. A touch of luck for Warner in the lone over he faced before stumps, but there were some good signs as well. Day two is set to be a brilliant day.
Suspect
Roar Rookie
78 overs and an innings change ….
Redcap
Roar Guru
Strange old day. The pitch looks a bit dead. Number 9 batsman the player of the day. And it hasn't even rained at the SCG (yet). Cheers, Arnab.
Rusty Brooks
Roar Rookie
I like the look of this Sajid guy.