Having began strongly, Australia seemed on observe to chase the whole down very quickly. However Pakistan bowlers had different plans. Ali Raza eliminated Sam Konstas to set off a mini slide, as Australia misplaced 4 wickets for 26 runs. Australia seemed in management quickly after because of a short partnership between Harry Dixon and Oliver Peake. However Arafat Minhas triggered one other collapse, eradicating Dixon after which Campbell. The chase then obtained tense with Raza dismissing the following three batters rapidly, with Australia, at that time needing 16 runs from 24 balls with only one wicket left.
“We fought so onerous,” Weibgen stated. “I believed each time we thought we had been almost there on high, we misplaced a wicket, however we simply stored preventing. These partnerships, just a few contributions via the center there. Seventeen-year-old Oli Peake – unbelievable – confirmed such maturity for such a younger bloke. Everybody contributed rather well.”
“[I was] ever doubtful. Had full religion in Vids (Vidler) and Raf to get the job carried out. Lots of feelings, to be trustworthy. I used to be fairly nervous. I nonetheless do not know actually what occurred, nevertheless it was superior.”
“I feel we had been wanting 10-20 runs, however we put our 100% effort,” Baig stated. “We performed nicely, we fought nicely however Australia performed very nicely. Our boys all through the event had been good (and) our bowling was fairly nicely within the event.”
