Series #1774704069092
31/03/2026 - 06:27 PM
PA

Pakistan

214/120.0 Overs
VS
AU

Australia

213/520.0 Overs

Pakistan won the match by 1 run

Man of the MatchSaim Ayub

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Pakistan Inning

214/120.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
S
Sahabzada Farhan
b Michael Starc824854170.8
S
Saim Ayub
not out1086766161.2
F
Fakhar ZamanStriker
not out18702257.1
Extras6 (wd 4, nb 2, b 0, lb 0)
Total214/1 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
Michael Starc
3.001013.33
C
Cameron Green
4.0046011.50
M
Michael Marsh
4.0048012.00
M
Maxwell
1.0014014.00
J
Josh Hazlewood
2.001206.00
P
Pat Cummins
2.001809.00
A
Adam Zampa
4.0066016.50

Partnerships

Fakhar Zaman & Saim Ayub
Fakhar Zaman 11 · Saim Ayub 16
27 (11b)
Sahabzada Farhan & Saim Ayub
Sahabzada Farhan 82 · Saim Ayub 92
174 (109b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Adam Zampa
32 Runs
6
2
1
4
3
Wd
NB
NB
6
Over 19Michael Starc
1 Wkt5 Runs
W
1
2
0
1
1
Over 18Adam Zampa
14 Runs
0
4
2
1
1
6
Over 17Pat Cummins
10 Runs
6
2
1
0
0
1
Over 16Adam Zampa
8 Runs
6
0
1
0
0
1
Over 15Josh Hazlewood
7 Runs
0
1
4
1
1
0
Over 14Michael Starc
3 Runs
0
0
0
1
1
1
Over 13Adam Zampa
12 Runs
2
1
2
6
0
1
Over 12Pat Cummins
8 Runs
0
6
0
1
1
0
Over 11Josh Hazlewood
5 Runs
0
0
4
0
0
1
Over 10Maxwell
14 Runs
4
2
1
4
2
1
Over 9Michael Marsh
13 Runs
2
1
6
Wd
1
1
1
Over 8Cameron Green
5 Runs
1
0
2
1
1
0
Over 7Cameron Green
17 Runs
6
2
1
6
2
0
Over 6Cameron Green
10 Runs
1
Wd
2
4
1
0
1
Over 5Michael Marsh
10 Runs
0
2
1
2
4
1
Over 4Michael Marsh
11 Runs
2
1
2
1
4
1
Over 3Michael Marsh
14 Runs
2
1
2
6
2
1
Over 2Cameron Green
14 Runs
2
1
1
4
Wd
1
4
Over 1Michael Starc
2 Runs
0
0
1
0
1
0

Australia Inning

213/520.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
D
David Warner
b Shaheen Afridi543453158.8
T
Travis head
c Shadab Khab b Shaheen Afridi523132167.7
T
Tim David
c Usman Tariq b Naseem Shah573443167.6
S
Steve Smith
c Sahabzada Farhan b Naseem Shah402034200.0
M
Maxwell
b Naseem Shah130033.3
C
CarryStriker
not out1100100.0
C
Cameron Green
not out00000.0
Extras8 (wd 5, nb 3, b 0, lb 0)
Total213/5 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
S
Shaheen Afridi
4.002025.00
N
Naseem Shah
3.01431.33
U
Usman Tariq
4.0065016.25
M
Muhammad Nawaz
4.002706.75
S
Salman Ali Agah
4.0093023.25
S
Shadab Khab
1.00404.00
Fielding Highlights
Shadab Khab
1 C
Usman Tariq
1 C
Sahabzada Farhan
1 C

Partnerships

David Warner & Travis head
David Warner 54 · Travis head 16
70 (51b)
Tim David & Travis head
Tim David 11 · Travis head 36
47 (27b)
Tim David & Steve Smith
Tim David 46 · Steve Smith 24
70 (37b)
Carry & Maxwell
Carry 1 · Maxwell 0
1 (2b)
Maxwell & Steve Smith
Maxwell 1 · Steve Smith 0
1 (3b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Naseem Shah
3 Wkt2 Runs
W
0
1
W
1
W
Over 19Salman Ali Agah
39 Runs
4
2
1
4
2
NB
NB
Wd
NB
6
Over 18Salman Ali Agah
24 Runs
4
Wd
6
2
2
3
6
Over 17Naseem Shah
0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
Over 16Shadab Khab
4 Runs
0
1
1
1
0
1
Over 15Muhammad Nawaz
7 Runs
0
6
0
0
1
0
Over 14Salman Ali Agah
17 Runs
2
4
6
1
0
4
Over 13Shaheen Afridi
1 Wkt6 Runs
0
1
1
1
2
Wd
W
Over 12Usman Tariq
18 Runs
6
2
3
4
1
2
Over 11Shaheen Afridi
6 Runs
0
1
4
1
0
0
Over 10Salman Ali Agah
13 Runs
1
2
6
1
1
2
Over 9Shaheen Afridi
1 Wkt6 Runs
0
1
W
0
1
4
Over 8Muhammad Nawaz
8 Runs
1
1
0
0
4
2
Over 7Usman Tariq
11 Runs
1
0
2
4
Wd
1
2
Over 6Muhammad Nawaz
4 Runs
0
1
0
0
2
1
Over 5Usman Tariq
15 Runs
1
1
6
2
1
4
Over 4Muhammad Nawaz
8 Runs
0
1
1
Wd
0
4
1
Over 3Usman Tariq
21 Runs
0
6
4
4
6
1
Over 2Naseem Shah
2 Runs
0
1
0
0
1
0
Over 1Shaheen Afridi
2 Runs
0
0
0
1
0
1
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Pakistan vs Australia — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Champions Trophy • Pakistan won the match by 1 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 427 runs & 6 wickets
Pakistan Top Batter: Saim Ayub — 108 (67b, 6x4, 6x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Michael Starc — 1/10 (3.0 ov)
Australia Top Batter: Tim David — 57 (34b, 4x4, 3x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Naseem Shah — 3/4 (3.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Sahabzada Farhan & Saim Ayub — 174 runs (109b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Saim Ayub (Pakistan) — 150.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of Champions Trophy, Pakistan took on Australia on Mar 31, 2026, 10:18 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pakistan won the match by 1 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 427 runs and 6 wickets fall between Pakistan (214/1 in 20.0 overs) and Australia (213/5 in 20.0 overs).

2. Pakistan Innings Breakdown (214/1)

Batting in the first innings, Pakistan finished on 214/1 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.70 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Pakistan accumulated 61 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Saim Ayub spearheaded the batting effort with 108 runs off 67 balls (including 6 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 161.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Sahabzada Farhan, who contributed 82 runs off 48 deliveries, while Fakhar Zaman added 18 (7b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 2, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Michael Starc led the bowling figures with 1/10 in 3.0 overs (economy 3.33), assisted by Josh Hazlewood (0/12 in 2.0 overs).

3. Australia Chase & Second Innings Summary (213/5)

Pursuing a target of 215 runs for victory, Australia recorded 213/5 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.65 runs per over. Tim David anchored the chase for Australia with 57 runs from 34 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 167.6), alongside David Warner who chipped in with 54 off 34 balls. Defending the total, Naseem Shah delivered a key spell of 3/4 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 1.33, while Shaheen Afridi finished with 2/20 (4.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sahabzada Farhan and Saim Ayub (Pakistan), who combined for 174 runs off 109 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Shadab Khab 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—Saim Ayub (Pakistan) topped the match rankings with 150.0 total points, followed closely by Naseem Shah (122.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Saim Ayub.