AUS vs PAK 2024/25, AUS vs PAK 2nd ODI Match Report, November 08, 2024

Pakistan 169 for 1 (Ayub 82, Shafique 64*, Zampa 1-44) beat Australia 163 (Smith 35, Rauf 5-29, Afridi 3-26) by 9 wickets

Steven Smith’s 35 was the highest rating in a poor batting show on a pitch that had a great overlaying of grass however did not warrant such a collapse, as Pakistan’s run chase later confirmed, with Australia falling from 79 for two to 163 all out. By the tip of it, Rauf had figures of 17-0-96-8 throughout two innings, his tempo persevering with to trigger uncertainty within the footwork of a number of of Australia’s batters.

Given the small goal there was no run-rate strain on Pakistan and the openers performed sensibly towards the brand new balls which continued to nibble round. They had been aided by a ball from Starc which climbed away for 5 wides and 4 overthrows when Jake Fraser-McGurk missed a shy that might have run out Shafique.

As Ayub blazed away Shafique watched on, however later joined the enjoyable with a swept six off Zampa and a wonderful pull towards Hazlewood on the way in which to a 57-ball fifty. Australia’s ODI massive 4 had no response.

After being put into bat, their new-look opening pair had once more been unconvincing. Fraser-McGurk and Matt Quick every had the prospect to defend their fashion within the lead-up to Adelaide, speaking of the backing they’ve from the coaches to be ultra-aggressive, however they had been within the pavilion inside seven overs.

The preliminary indicators from Fraser-McGurk had been promising within the second over when he cracked three boundaries, together with one notably eye-catching back-foot cowl drive, however he was pinned lbw by Shaheen Shah Afridi as he seemed to drive a full supply. Quick ought to have fallen on 8 when Shaheen spilt a snug catch on the deep-square-leg rope, however it wasn’t overly expensive for Pakistan. Shaheen had a contact of fortune in making amends when Quick minimize a large supply to cowl the place Babar held a pointy catch.

Australia’s early tempo continued to be brisk as Smith once more seemed in good contact, together with a pulled six off Mohammad Hasnain, though he was lucky to flee on 14 when a minimize shot towards Rauf burst by way of the arms of Saim Ayub at level.

Rauf, although, wasn’t to be denied for lengthy. His first wicket wasn’t a traditional as Josh Inglis bought a glove on a pull down the leg facet, however after that he was very elegant. Labuschagne acquired an ideal Check-like supply which straightened from round off stump, compelled him to play, and took the sting to Rizwan.

Aaron Hardie fell in related trend though he was taking part in ahead to a fuller supply and the final of Australia’s frontline batters departed when Glenn Maxwell, after one reverse sweep for six off Ayub, dragged on an tried pull.

Between Rauf’s incisions, Hasnain claimed the important thing wicket of Smith who he was assured had been out the ball earlier than he departed. Smith shuffled throughout his crease and was mighty near being lbw – the DRS displaying it to be umpire’s name whereas hitting a good chunk of leg stump – however subsequent ball Smith bought a high edge slashing at a brief, extensive supply.

Naseem Shah claimed his first wicket when he discovered Starc’s exterior edge and Rauf’s fifth arrived with a high edge from Cummins.