Cummins sees off fiery Rauf to seal tight win

Australia Secures Thrilling 2-Wicket Win Over Pakistan

Pat Cummins Leads From the Front with Bat and Ball

Pat Cummins stars with both bat and ball, as Australia claim a nerve-wracking 2-wicket victory over Pakistan in their first ODI game in almost a year.

Story

The Australia team, playing their first ODI game after the World Cup final, stuttered with the bat and were on the verge of defeat before Haris Rauf brought the team back with some fiery bowling. However, Cummins showed his mettle with some crucial batting at the end, ensuring Australia kicked off their home summer with a win.

Key Highlights

• Australia knocks off 18 runs in quick fashion
• Steve Smith and Josh Inglis stitch partnership, fetch boundaries to calm nerves
• Hasnain punished severely by Smith and Inglis, Australia cruises at one stage, scoring at over six an over
• Haris Rauf picks up three wickets in the space of five deliveries, shocking the home side
• Pat Cummins remains calm, drives home win for Australia

Australia's Chasers

• Steve Smith bats fluently, collecting boundaries
• Josh Inglis smashes Naseem Shah for six
• Cummins manages to keep Pakistan pacers at bay, brings down the target quickly

Initial Pakistani Struggle

• Mitchell Starc gives Australia a great start, taking two wickets in quick fashion
• Debutant Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique don't last long
• Babar Azam appears to be batting on a different surface, scoring some glorious boundaries

Pakistani Redemption

• Adam Zampa castsles Babar immediately
• Cummins and Zampa get Pakistan in deep trouble at 70 for 4
• Mohammad Rizwan redeems himself, Australia keeps pegging back at intervals