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Live report - Australia vs Pakistan, Bengaluru
By Vithushan Ehantharajah (now), Sreshth Shah (earlier)Australia win by 62 runs!
The target of 368 looked too great at the halfway stage, and that's how it panned out. Australia's triumph, a second win in four, has them very much on the comeback trail after defeats to India and South Africa.
For Pakistan, that's now two defeats in as many after a promising start. It's a long competition, of course, and they should take heart from their batting efforts, particularly up top, with Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique setting a platform of 134 which they could not quite make the most of. They now sit fifth.
David Warner's 163 sees him earn the player of the match award, with notable mentions to Shaheen Shah Afridi's exemplary 5 for 54 and Adam Zampa's match-sealing 4 for 53. In a run-heavy game, their figures stand out.
"We thought the threat was going to be the first 5 or 6 overs with the new ball," said Warner. "Once we got the pace of the wicket. For us to go out there and put a performance like that was very, very rewarding."
The groin issue that kept him off the field at the latter stages of that second innings is nothing to worry about. "It's just a little bit sore - it's just all cramps at the moment."
Babar Azam agrees the first 35 overs of the match, ultimately, sealed the deal for Australia. "Yes, to be honest. We were not up to the mark. If you drop catches like David Warner (on 10), they won't spare you.
"After that, in the bowling, we were not bowling a consistent line, especially on a big scoring ground. All credit to the fast bowlers and spinners for the way we came back in the last 15 overs."
Our full match report will be with you soon, along with a couple of other pieces on the game. As far as things here, that's all folks. See you tomorrow!
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Over 46 • PAK 305/10
Shaheen Shah Afridi c Labuschagne b Cummins 10 (8b 2x4 0x6 17m) SR: 125
Australia won by 62 runsW
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