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Pakistan failed to make a mark despite Abid and Rizwan’s ton

Imad Wasim led Pakistan’s side in the absence of Malik, as Pakistan opted to field first after winning the toss, with Saad Ali and Abid Ali made debut for Pakistan.Finch and Khawaja begun the proceedings for Aussies, as the inform pair put on 56 runs for the first wicket stand. Hasnain’s first ODI wicket came in his 3rd ODI, when he trapped Finch in front for 39. Imad dismissed Marsh for 5. Khawaja’s half century came off 62 balls, but soon after his fifty, Yasir shah got the better off him for 62. Stoinis was undone by Yasir for 2, with Australia reeling at 140/5. Maxwell and Carey joined for the 6th wicket stand and both steadied the ship for Aussies by milking quick runs against Pakistan’s bowling attack. The pair put on 134 runs for the sixth wicket stand. Maxwell was runout for a magnificent 98 in the last over. Carey was undone for 55, as Australia made 277/7 in 50 overs. Husnain picked up 55-2.Abid Ali and Shan Masood begun Pakistan’s chase of 278, Shan didn’t last long as he was bowled off Coulter-Nile for duck. Debutant Abid was joined Haris. Abid struck some delightful strokes in his first ODI, as his maiden half century came off fifty balls. Haris Sohail made 25 before being undone by Lyon, with Pakistan at 74/2. Rizwan and Abid put together for 144 runs for the 3rd wicket. Abid’s sensational hundred came off 110 balls, Zampa struck to dismiss Abid for 12. Umer Akmal and Saad Ali made 7 only. Rizwan’s 2nd ODI ton came off 99 balls but the innings of 104 wasn’t enough to take Pakistan over the line as they only managed 271 in 50 overs, falling 6 runs short. Coulter-Nile picked up 53-3.