Must be said that Pakistan lost more than Australia won. The top order, other than Fakhar, were in fine nick, especially Babar Azam, who played some classy shots. Imam got himself a fifty but could not continue, him and Azam getting out to shots which can easily be termed a brain fade.
Hafeez played well before holing out to a full toss from skipper Finch and from there on, it was a procession of wickets pretty much as Pakistan lost four in quick time. Hassan Ali played an entertaining cameo while Wahab Riaz hit a few lusty blows to scare Australia, but they got him through DRS. The last two wickets folded quickly and Australia made it through after a tricky phase towards the end.
They'll be happy to come up with this bowling performance after the horror show against India, and will look to continue it throughout the tournament. It was a pleasure to bring you the live updates. Do join us tomorrow when New Zealand take on India, if the rain permits. Till then, goodbye!
45.1 Richardson to Shaheen, DOT, defended down the ground
45.2 Richardson to Shaheen, DOT, wants to drive, cannot make his mind up and is beaten all ends up
45.3 Richardson to Shaheen, DOT, half cut drops down beside him
45.4 Richardson to Shaheen, OUT, and gone! Sarfaraz set off as soon as Shaheen hit it, thought it will go over Maxwell at short extra cover, he leaps up and strikes bulls eye to run the skipper out
Sarfaraz run out(Maxwell) 40(48)
Mohammad Amir walks out to the middle
44.3 Starc to Amir, WIDE, short ball sent down leg
44.3 Starc to Amir, DOT, beats the outside edge and Starc gives him a long stare
44.4 Starc to Amir, OUT, knocked him over! Yorker tailing in, too good for Amir, whose middle stump is displaced.
Amir b Starc 0(2)
Shaheen Afridi is the last man in
44.5 Starc to Shaheen, DOT, just gets the inside edge towards square leg
44.6 Starc to Shaheen, 1 run.
44.1 Starc to Sarfaraz, 1 run, upper cut to third man
44.2 Starc to Riaz, OUT, huge appeal from Carey and Finch goes for the DRS at the very last second! Seems to be no edge, oh ultra edge shows a slight spike. Starc strikes!
Riaz c Carey b Starc 45(39)