Australia (test) vs Pakistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
T 20 World Cup 2026 • Australia (test) won the match by 158 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of T 20 World Cup 2026, Australia (test) took on Pakistan on Feb 28, 2026, 06:12 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Australia (test) won the match by 158 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 320 runs and 20 wickets fall between Australia (test) (239/10 in 14.2 overs) and Pakistan (81/10 in 5.1 overs).
2. Australia (test) Innings Breakdown (239/10)
Batting in the first innings, Australia (test) finished on 239/10 from 14.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 16.67 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Australia (test) accumulated 101 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Marsh spearheaded the batting effort with 106 runs off 30 balls (including 4 fours and 13 sixes at a strike rate of 353.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Marcus Stoinis, who contributed 41 runs off 12 deliveries, while Cam Green added 36 (14b). With the ball in the first innings, Shaheen Afridi led the bowling figures with 3/46 in 3.0 overs (economy 15.33), assisted by Usman Tarik (2/37 in 2.0 overs).
3. Pakistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (81/10)
Pursuing a target of 240 runs for victory, Pakistan recorded 81/10 in 5.1 overs at a scoring rate of 15.68 runs per over. Babar Azam anchored the chase for Pakistan with 28 runs from 6 balls (1 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 466.7), alongside Rizwan who chipped in with 28 off 8 balls. Defending the total, Marnus Labuchane delivered a key spell of 3/7 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.00, while Glenn Mwxwell finished with 3/19 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Marcus Stoinis and Marsh (Australia (test)), who combined for 89 runs off 23 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Shaibzada Farhan making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Marsh (Australia (test)) topped the match rankings with 153.0 total points, followed closely by Marnus Labuchane (91.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Marsh.