Steve Smith neutralised the impact of Pakistan captain Babar Azam and big-hitter Iftikhar Ahmed (62 off 36) - even beating the Pakistan captain to the shot of the match - to guide the hosts to a seven-wicket win in Canberra. A contrasting middle-overs performance with the bat cost Pakistan the game, despite the sort of start Azam provided and the manner in which Iftikhar finished things off in the first innings. In the end, Smith's undefeated 80 off 51 balls helped Australia overcome Pakistan's 150/6 with seven wickets and nine balls to spare.
November 05, 2019


