Australia vs Pakistan Highlights, 1st ODI: AUS defeat PAK by 2 wickets

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Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI Live Score: Mitchell Starc named player of the match

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc is named the Player of the Match as a result of his bowling figure of 3/33.

Starc took the crucial wickets of Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, and Shaheen Afridi.

AUS vs PAK 1st ODI, MCG: Australia win it!

After starting the over with a terrific boundary, Pat Cummins takes a single off Hasnain, reaching the target of 204 with 99 deliveries remaining.

With this win, the Aussies go 1-0 in the series against Pakistan.

Australia 204/8 in 33.3 overs Pat Cummins 32* Mitchell Starc 2* (Target 204)

PAK vs AUS Live: Just five more needed!

Australia are up to 199, with just five more needed to win. Will Pat Cummins end it in style?

Australia 199/8 in 33 overs Pat Cummins 27* Mitchell Starc 2* (Target 204)

Live updates from MCG: Naseem Shah hurt?

Naseem Shah holds his left knee, possibly feeling a bit of cramp. He walks off the pitch, possibly ending his involvement in the game.

Australia 196/8 in 31.2 overs Pat Cummins 26* Mitchell Starc 0* (Target 204)

AUS vs PAK Live Updates: Australia inch closer to victory

11 runs from the over, including two good boundaries from Pat Cummins. Only eight needed now.

Australia 196/8 in 31 overs Pat Cummins 26* Mitchell Starc 0* (Target 204)

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score: Terrific over from Afridi

Only two runs and a run-out. Awesome bowling from Afridi under immense pressure.

Australia 185/8 in 30 overs Pat Cummins 16* Mitchell Starc 0* (Target 204)

AUS vs PAK Live Updates: Run Out!

Australia attempts to steal a risky second run, and Sean Abbott falls short of the crease by a long way. Lifeline for Pakistan! Out for 13 runs.

Australia 183/8 in 29.3 overs Pat Cummins 16* (Target 204)

Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI Live Score: Run out chance!

Haris Rauf misses potential match-winning moment. Confusion between batters leaves Pat Cummins stranded in no man's land. However, the bowler missed the wicket with his throw by the smallest of margins.

Sean Abbott thanks Pakistan by ending the over with a boundary. So close to the victory now.

Australia 181/7 in 29 overs Sean Abbott 13* Pat Cummins 12* (Target 204)

AUS vs PAK 1st ODI, MCG: Economic from Afridi

Only three runs from the over by Shaheen Shah Afridi. Australia inching closer to the target with each single.

Australia 173/7 in 28 overs Sean Abbott 6 Pat Cummins 11 (Target 204)

PAK vs AUS Live: Naseem steadies the ship

Despite conceding two wides in the beginning, Naseem Shah steadies the ship after a costly over from Hasnain. Only three runs from the over.

Times for the drinks break.

Australia 170/7 in 27 overs Sean Abbott 4 Pat Cummins 10 (Target 204)

Live updates from MCG: Expensive over from Hasnain

Despite taking a crucial wicket, Mohammad Hasnain conceded 12 runs from the over, with Pat Cummins firing on all cylinders with one boundary too.

Australia 167/7 in 26 overs Sean Abbott 3 Pat Cummins (Target 204)

AUS vs PAK Live Updates: Hardie bowled!

OUT! Aaron Hardie clean boowled by Mohammad Hasnain, as Pakistan lose their third wicket. More pressure builds on the Australian batting line-up. Pat Cummins comes to bat.

Australia are 155/7 after 25.1 overs Sean Abbott 3* (Target 204)

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score: Naseem Shah keeps up the pressure

Only one run from the over as Pakistani bowlers keep up the pressure on Aaron Hardie and Sean Abottt. Will the Men in Green be able to make the unlikliest of comebacks?

Australia 155/6 in 25 overs Aaron Hardie 3* Sean Abott 10* (Target 204)

AUS vs PAK Live Updates: Haris Rauf hurts his knee

Haris Rauf has hurt himself while bowling at full steam. Looks like a knee sprain while bowling the penultimate ball of the over with a silly point in place. Rauf manages to bowl the last ball as well but Abbott manages to avoid any damage

Australia 151/6 in 23 overs Aaron Hardie 6* Sean Abbott 3* (Target 204)

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score: 1 run off last over!

Shaheen Afridi returns to bowling and keeps the pressure on Australian batters with five dots and a run! It's now back to Haris Rauf for another pace-filled adventure!

Australia 148/6 in 22 overs Aaron Hardie 5* Sean Abbott 2* (Target 204)

Live updates from MCG: Haris Rauf the unstoppable!

No hat-trick for Haris This is serious pace bowling by the speedster, ranging in 145-148kmph range while the MCG pitch only provides him additional bounce and a tough ask for Aussie tailenders!

Some luck for Australia as Hardie edged a ball behind the stumps but it beat a full-stretched diving Rizwan for a four!

Australia 147/6 in 21 overs Aaron Hardie 5* Sean Abbott 1* (Target 204)

PAK vs AUS Live: Haris Rauf on a hat-trick!

Haris Rauf takes two wickets in two balls! ON A HAT-TRICK! The gun pacer brings Pakistan in the game as he gets the wicket of Marnus Labuschagne (16) and Glenn Maxwell (0) off two balls! Australia suddenly have lost six wickets!

Australia 139/6 in 20.2 overs Aaron Hardie 0* Sean Abbott 0* (Target 204)

AUS vs PAK 1st ODI, MCG: SPECTACULAR CATCH!

BRILLIANT CATCH! Irfan Khan showcased his athleticism after conceding a six. Josh Inglis hit a powerful pull shot over deep square-leg, but Irfan, tracking back, leaped and managed to palm the ball back into play, although it was ruled a six due to his foot touching the boundary. Moments later, he took a brilliant catch off Afridi to dismiss Inglis, ending his innings at 49.

Aaron Hardin walks in to replace him!

Australia 139/4 in 20 overs Marnus Labuschagne 16* Aaron Hardie 0* (Target 204)

Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI Live Score

In the last two overs, Australia kept the runs flowing despite losing Steven Smith. Shaheen Afridi's over saw Marnus Labuschagne score a stylish four, while Haris Rauf conceded seven runs, including a three from Labuschagne and a single from Josh Inglis. Australia reached 130 for 3, with Inglis on 41 and Labuschagne on 15, maintaining pressure on Pakistan.

AUS vs PAK Live Updates: Steve Smith dismissed!

OUT! Haris Rauf provides the breakthrough with the big wicket of Steve Smith (44 off 46), who guides a short-of-length delivery straight to the backward point fielder!

Marnus Labuschagne walks in while Pakistan revives glimmer of a hope or is it too little too late?

Australia 113/3 in 16.3 overs Josh Inglis 37* Marnus Labuschagne (Target 204)

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score: 100 comes up for Australia!

Australia continued their charge towards victory, with a series of runs that further compounded Pakistan's woes. A crucial boundary from Josh Inglis added to the agony for the Pakistani bowlers; he edged a good length delivery from Haris Rauf between the keeper and slip for a four.

The over also featured five wides from Rauf, who struggled to control his line, sending the ball sailing down leg side, leaving wicketkeeper Rizwan with no chance to stop it.This combination of misfortune for Pakistan allowed Australia to race ahead as 100 comes up!

Australia 105/2 in 15 overs Steve Smith 39* Josh Inglis 37* (Target 204)

Live updates from MCG: Flurry of runs!

4,6! Josh Inglis shows his power hitting! He began with a magnificent six, pulling a short ball from Mohammad Hasnain down leg over fine leg, displaying both timing and confidence.Following that, he found the boundary again, striking a well-placed four to deep mid-wicket

Additionally, Steven Smith contributed with a stunning drive for four, expertly placing the ball wide of mid-off, leaving the fielder with no chance.

Australia 93/2 in 14 overs Steve Smith 37* Josh Inglis 32* (Target 204)

PAK vs AUS Live: Haris Rauf comes to bowling attack!

Haris Rauf entered the attack looking to maintain pressure after Naseem Shah's spell, but his over started with a challenge. Rauf's first delivery was a short-length ball, which Josh Inglis deftly tapped for a single.

However, the over culminated in a boundary off the last ball, as Inglis found the gap with a well-placed shot to long-off.

Australia 78/2 in 13 overs Steve Smith 32* Josh Inglis 22* (Target 204)

AUS vs PAK 1st ODI, MCG: Four runs in 12th over

Another tight over by Hasnain as just four runs came off his third over following a change of end

Australia 72/2 in 12 overs Steve Smith 31* Josh Inglis 17* (Target 204)

Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI Live Score: SIX!

SIX! Josh Inglis unleashed his power with a stunning six during Naseem Shah's over, showcasing his aggressive intent. The delivery was short and not high enough, allowing Inglis to execute a powerful pull shot that sailed over mid-wicket for a maximum.

Australia 68/2 in 11 overs Steve Smith 28* Josh Inglis 16* (Target 204)

AUS vs PAK Live Updates: 2 runs off 10th over

Mohammad Hasnain made a commendable comeback in his second over, showing improved control after conceding two boundaries in his previous over. He started strong, delivering a series of tight lines that kept both Steven Smith and Josh Inglis on the defensive.

Hasnain's short of length deliveries forced the batters to be cautious, leading to mostly singles and no boundaries. This tighter bowling resulted in only two runs scored in the over, bringing the score to 61 for 2. His ability to apply pressure was evident as he looked to find his rhythm in the match

Australia 61/2 in 10 overs Steve Smith 27* Josh Inglis 10* (Target 204)

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score: Boundaries continue to come!

Naseem Shah's over featured a standout boundary from Steven Smith, who found his groove after a cautious start. Smith executed a brilliant shot, driving the ball square of the wicket for four runs, showcasing his timing and placement. This boundary highlighted his growing confidence at the crease. Meanwhile, Josh Inglis had a close call with a thick edge that nearly resulted in a catch, but it added to the excitement of the over

Australia 59/2 in 9 overs Steve Smith 26* Josh Inglis 9* (Target 204)

PAK vs AUS Live: Back-to-back boundaries

50 coms up of Australia! Mohammad Hasnain struggled to contain runs in his opening over, allowing Australia to build momentum. Despite starting with a couple of dot balls, Hasnain quickly fell victim to Steven Smith's aggressive batting.

Smith capitalised on a short delivery, executing a powerful pull shot for four, followed by a beautifully timed on-drive that raced to the boundary. Hasnain managed only a single from Josh Inglis but couldn't halt the run flow, conceding 9 runs in total and leaving Australia at 54 for 2.

Australia 54/2 in 8 overs Steve Smith 22* Josh Inglis 8* (Target 204)

Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI Live Score: 3 runs off 7th over

Shaheen Afridi bowled a tight over, showing his ability to apply pressure on the Australian batsmen. With precise lines and lengths, Afridi restricted scoring opportunities effectively. He began with a short of length delivery that Josh Inglis defended, followed by three consecutive dot balls that highlighted Smith's cautious approach.

The over included a well-executed inswinging full delivery, allowing Inglis to sneak a single.

Australia 45/2 in 7 overs Steve Smith 14* Josh Inglis 7* (Target 204)