Pakistan
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Australia
| 5/177 Australia win by 5 wickets |
| 0/44 (4.0) | *Ali | O: 19.0 | ||
| 1/35 (4.0) | Afridi | RR:7.98 |
 | 12.2 5/96 |  | Maxwell () | |
| 10.1 4/89 | | Warner () | |
| 8.3 3/77 | | Smith () | |
| 6.2 2/52 | | Marsh () | |
| 0.3 1/1 | | Finch () |
| First Innings: Pakistan | 4/176 | RR: 7.54 | O: 20.0 |
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| First Innings: Pakistan | 4/176 | RR: 7.54 | O: 20.0 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
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Extras (b 5, lb 1, w 5, nb 2) | 13 | ||||
| Total | 176 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. Starc | 4.0 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 |
| J.R. Hazlewood | 4.0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 12.25 |
| G.J. Maxwell | 3.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.67 |
| P.J. Cummins | 4.0 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 |
| A. Zampa | 4.0 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.50 |
| M.R. Marsh | 1.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11.00 |
| First Innings: Australia | 5/177 | RR: 7.98 | O: 19.0 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
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Extras (b 0, lb 2, w 2, nb 3) | 7 | ||||
| Total | 177 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S. Afridi | 4.0 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 |
| S.I. Wasim | 3.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 |
| H. Rauf | 3.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.67 |
| H. Ali | 4.0 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11.00 |
| S. Khan | 4.0 | 0 | 26 | 4 | 6.50 |
| M. Hafeez | 1.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13.00 |
It’s do or die for Australia at the T20 World Cup as they take on the unbeaten Pakistan in a mouthwatering semi-final clash. Join The Roar for live scores and all the action from Dubai from 1am (AEDT).
New Zealand’s stunning win over England yesterday night shows just how quickly a dominant group stage can turn into despair with a poor performance in the knockouts. Pakistan will be wary of succumbing to the same fate, but there’s an unwanted piece of history going against them: no side has ever gone through a full T20 World Cup undefeated.
However, this tournament has looked from very early on like Pakistan’s to lose, the men in green stunning India in their opening match en route to a perfect run of five wins this tournament. Led by Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan at the top of the order and Shoaib Malik and Asif Ali at the death, they tore past India and then the Black Caps with scintillating chases; before their much-vaunted bowling attack spearheaded by Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan strangled the life out of run-chases from Associates Scotland and Namibia.
However, both will have their work cut out for them against Australia, the best team they’ve faced since they took down the Black Caps a fortnight ago. Aside from a pummelling at the hands of the now-eliminated England, Aaron Finch’s team have been equally impressive this World Cup. A nervy win over South Africa in their opening match proved crucial in the end; while thumping performances against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the West Indies ensured the Aussies progressed through to the final four by virtue of an excellent net run rate.
Pakistan have won four of the seven matches between these two sides in Dubai, with one additional tie back in 2012. However, Australia have won their two most recent T20Is against Pakistan, by 7 and 10 wickets respectively in a crushing series win on home soil in late 2019. The pitch for this match will be far different to what was on show down under; but the Aussies certainly don’t fear Babar Azam’s team the way they do England or India.
This is all set up to be a thrilling encounter, and both sides will back themselves to the hilt to defeat the Black Caps in Sunday night’s final. Can Pakistan secure their third T20 World Cup final, and first since winning the title in 2009? Or will it be the men in gold to keep their hopes of a maiden World T20 championship alive, the final empty spot in the biggest trophy cabinet in world cricket?
Game information
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
First ball: 1am (AEDT)
TV: Fox Cricket
Streaming: Kayo Sports
Betting: Pakistan $1.88, Australia $1.92 – odds via PlayUp
Squads
Pakistan
Babar Azam (c), Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shoaib Malik.
Australia
Aaron Finch (c), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa.
Pierro
Roar Rookie
Jeff , Geez bailey is going on about Harris being a lock to open. His shield form last few matches is terrible . Have you heard of Henry hunt ? Is arguably knocking up the best opening runs in shield in last month and earlier in year . Will be strange if khawaja and maddinson get overlooked on form lately .
La grandeur d'Athéna
Roar Rookie
Really? Why did Afghanistan not win and put New Zealand out of world cup i wonder.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Although Agar would quite comfortably have sent a few over the fence. Finch, however, would have sent Cummins in to defend.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Yes but they are not match winners as in better than Maxwell, Marsh, Stoinis, Warner.
Derek Murray
Roar Rookie
In fairness they get value out of Roy and Malan. The team is better (20 and 50) with Roy. Look at the way they lifted when he came back in in 2019
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
I don't think they are better. England rely solely and fully on Jos Buttler. If he doesn't go big, they lose. Pakistan rely on Afridi, Babar and Rizwan. Australia has a far more even spread where anyone be can step up on the day. Far harder to plan against.
Derek Murray
Roar Rookie
I bet mate. They did you proud
Stuckbetweenindopak
Roar Rookie
Gem! Your comment soothed me, thanks a lot for the advice
Stuckbetweenindopak
Roar Rookie
Thanks, I appreciate, I am devastated and heartbroken' right now
Colvin Brown
Roar Guru
The Blackcaps could consider a Haka to make sure of it.
Rowdy
Roar Rookie
Too true
Clear as mud
Guest
It will. loyalty is our strength; loyalty is our weakness...
Sam.T
Roar Rookie
winning the loss= one hand on the trophy already. Sad to see it come to this
Derek Murray
Roar Rookie
I know both games were close but there is a clear advantage bowling first. The toss is a crucial part of these games
Derek Murray
Roar Rookie
Hard to see how they continue to pick all three quicks. One, presumably Cummins, should go for Agar. I just hope this win doesn’t validate the poor selection
Derek Murray
Roar Rookie
They were otherwise flawless though. Ground fielding very good as well. I’ve always liked Hassan. Feel sorry for the bugger tonight
Derek Murray
Roar Rookie
It’s not a total lack of vowels, just too few. The 22 letter alphabet - 21 consonants and 1 vowel
Derek Murray
Roar Rookie
Precisely nobody I’m guessing
Derek Murray
Roar Rookie
It’s not rational, I know. But they are both clearly better. We hung in, made loads of mistakes (wtf was Smith thinking) and got it done. Wade is a gutsy player
Rowdy
Roar Rookie
Cnstptd was for your "vowel movement"