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Australia win by 6 wickets, enter semis!!!
Aus 216-4 (33.5 ovs) vs Pak 213 | Scorecard
In the end, it turns out to be another easy victory for Australia, who will take on India in the second semi-final at Sydney on March 26.
Watson, who was dropped on four, finished unbeaten on a fighting innings of 64 from 66 balls, while Maxwell blasted a quickfire 44 form 29 balls.
For Pakistan, Riaz bowled his heart out and was unlucky to have seen two catches dropped off his bowling as he finished with two for 54 in nine overs.
Australia cruised to 216 for four in 33.5 overs to win by six wickets with 97 balls to spare for a dominating performance to boost their confidence heading into the last four.
Pacer Hazlewood is named the man of the match for his splendid bowling as he claimed four for 35 in 10 overs.
The fourth and final semi-final will be played between New Zealand and West Indies on March 21 at 0630 IST in Wellington.
Catch us LIVE! on the Rediff Cricket Show which will be live in a few minutes to discuss the World Cup quarter-final match between Australia and Pakistan.
Aus 216-4 (33.5 ovs) vs Pak 213 | Scorecard
In the end, it turns out to be another easy victory for Australia, who will take on India in the second semi-final at Sydney on March 26.
Watson, who was dropped on four, finished unbeaten on a fighting innings of 64 from 66 balls, while Maxwell blasted a quickfire 44 form 29 balls.
For Pakistan, Riaz bowled his heart out and was unlucky to have seen two catches dropped off his bowling as he finished with two for 54 in nine overs.
Australia cruised to 216 for four in 33.5 overs to win by six wickets with 97 balls to spare for a dominating performance to boost their confidence heading into the last four.
Pacer Hazlewood is named the man of the match for his splendid bowling as he claimed four for 35 in 10 overs.
The fourth and final semi-final will be played between New Zealand and West Indies on March 21 at 0630 IST in Wellington.
Catch us LIVE! on the Rediff Cricket Show which will be live in a few minutes to discuss the World Cup quarter-final match between Australia and Pakistan.
16:05 LIVE World Cup: Australia outclass Pakistan to set up India semis
Aus 216-4 (33.5 ovs) vs Pak 213 | Scorecard
Watson now getting back at Riaz as he pulls a short ball from the pacer high over square leg for a six. Two balls later he nudges one fine on the leg side for a four and exchanges a few words with the bowler.
Riaz bowls a quick bouncer which Watson ducks under before the pacer runs all the way to the batsmen and continues the war of words.
Watson, who is batting on 60, is literally have the last laugh and is all smiles but Riaz and Pakistan captain Misbah don't look too pleased.
Maxwell in a hurry as he makes room and slices Sohail over the offside for a six and takes a single from the next ball.
Watson pushes the fifth ball of the over through the covers for a four to take Australia to another convincing victory.
Watson now getting back at Riaz as he pulls a short ball from the pacer high over square leg for a six. Two balls later he nudges one fine on the leg side for a four and exchanges a few words with the bowler.
Riaz bowls a quick bouncer which Watson ducks under before the pacer runs all the way to the batsmen and continues the war of words.
Watson, who is batting on 60, is literally have the last laugh and is all smiles but Riaz and Pakistan captain Misbah don't look too pleased.
Maxwell in a hurry as he makes room and slices Sohail over the offside for a six and takes a single from the next ball.
Watson pushes the fifth ball of the over through the covers for a four to take Australia to another convincing victory.
15:56 Watson hits fifty as Australia inch closer to victory
Aus 193-4 (32 ovs) vs Pak 213 | Scorecard
Even Riaz coming some under some rough treatment at the hands of Maxwell, who crashes a full delivery through midwicket for a four.
The next ball is short and Maxwell who was making room somehow manages to smash it square on the off-side for a four. That hit very low on the bat yet it went flying through point, that was an unbelievable shot!
Watson, who weathered a hostile spell of fast bowling and survived a dropped chance, takes a single to complete his fifty from 58 balls.
Meanwhile, Maxwell continues his attacking approach. A full delivery from pacer Adil is lofted over the covers for a four. As expected the pacer drops short and Maxwell pulls it over the fine leg region for a six to race to 35 from 26 balls.
Australia are 193 for four in 32 overs with another 21 needed from 18 overs for victory.
Even Riaz coming some under some rough treatment at the hands of Maxwell, who crashes a full delivery through midwicket for a four.
The next ball is short and Maxwell who was making room somehow manages to smash it square on the off-side for a four. That hit very low on the bat yet it went flying through point, that was an unbelievable shot!
Watson, who weathered a hostile spell of fast bowling and survived a dropped chance, takes a single to complete his fifty from 58 balls.
Meanwhile, Maxwell continues his attacking approach. A full delivery from pacer Adil is lofted over the covers for a four. As expected the pacer drops short and Maxwell pulls it over the fine leg region for a six to race to 35 from 26 balls.
Australia are 193 for four in 32 overs with another 21 needed from 18 overs for victory.
15:49 Smith out for 65 but Australia in control
Aus 169-4 (30 ovs) vs Pak 213 | Scorecard
Pace from both ends now as Rahat is called back into the attack. Maxwell goes after a wide full delivery but is beaten as the Pakistan players appeal but the umpire turns it down.
The last ball is a half-volley which Maxwell punches down the ground for a four, his first of the innings.
Maxwell will not hold back no matter what the situation of the game.
Riaz comes back and it could probably be Pakistan's last throw of the dice. Maxwell initially looked to throw his bat before deciding to duck under the short ball which took the leading edge and flew to thirdman where the fielder was slow to react and could not judge it properly to let go of another opportunity.
Pakistan's poor fielding has hurt them big time in this match.
Maxwell not wasting time as he slogs Adil on the leg side for a four and two balls later Watson hits a cover drive for the same result.
After 30 overs, Australia are 169 for four with another 45 runs needed from 20 overs for victory with six wickets in hand.
Watson is two runs away from a half-century, having battled hard for 48 from 56 balls, while Maxwell has 14 from 16 balls.
Pace from both ends now as Rahat is called back into the attack. Maxwell goes after a wide full delivery but is beaten as the Pakistan players appeal but the umpire turns it down.
The last ball is a half-volley which Maxwell punches down the ground for a four, his first of the innings.
Maxwell will not hold back no matter what the situation of the game.
Riaz comes back and it could probably be Pakistan's last throw of the dice. Maxwell initially looked to throw his bat before deciding to duck under the short ball which took the leading edge and flew to thirdman where the fielder was slow to react and could not judge it properly to let go of another opportunity.
Pakistan's poor fielding has hurt them big time in this match.
Maxwell not wasting time as he slogs Adil on the leg side for a four and two balls later Watson hits a cover drive for the same result.
After 30 overs, Australia are 169 for four with another 45 runs needed from 20 overs for victory with six wickets in hand.
Watson is two runs away from a half-century, having battled hard for 48 from 56 balls, while Maxwell has 14 from 16 balls.
15:32 Smith out for 65, Australia lose 4th wicket
Aus 149-4 (27 ovs) vs Pak 213 | Scorecard
Afridi comes back for his second spell. Two singles from the first two balls before Watson turns it square on the leg side for a couple. He then pulls a short ball on the leg side for three runs followed by two more singles to get nine from the over.
Both the batsmen looking very comfortable. Smith, in particular, has been quiet fluent right from the start and almost cruised to his fifty while Watson struggled at the start of his innings.
Smith gives Afridi the charge and lofts him over midwicket for a four before he takes two through the covers two balls later.
Adil comes back into the attack in place of left-arm spinner Haris Sohail, who bowled two overs for seven runs.
Adil strikes with the wicket of Smith, who shuffles across and looks to turn it on the leg side but misses and is struck right in front of the stumps.
Umpire Dharmasena rules him out LBW as Smith walks back after a good innings of 65 from 69 balls, having hit seven fours after adding 89 runs for the fourth wicket with Watson.
Glenn Maxwell gets off the mark with a single to thirdman.
Afridi comes back for his second spell. Two singles from the first two balls before Watson turns it square on the leg side for a couple. He then pulls a short ball on the leg side for three runs followed by two more singles to get nine from the over.
Both the batsmen looking very comfortable. Smith, in particular, has been quiet fluent right from the start and almost cruised to his fifty while Watson struggled at the start of his innings.
Smith gives Afridi the charge and lofts him over midwicket for a four before he takes two through the covers two balls later.
Adil comes back into the attack in place of left-arm spinner Haris Sohail, who bowled two overs for seven runs.
Adil strikes with the wicket of Smith, who shuffles across and looks to turn it on the leg side but misses and is struck right in front of the stumps.
Umpire Dharmasena rules him out LBW as Smith walks back after a good innings of 65 from 69 balls, having hit seven fours after adding 89 runs for the fourth wicket with Watson.
Glenn Maxwell gets off the mark with a single to thirdman.
15:08
Aus 123-3 (23 ovs) vs Pak 213 | Scorecard
Watson must be heaving a sigh of relief with Riaz getting a break after a fiery first spell of two for 24 in six overs.
Shane Warne described it as "one of the best spells of fast bowling" he has ever seen.
Smith hits another cracking drive through the covers to bring up his half-century in some style, from 51 balls.
The relief is evident as Australia's batsmen are looking much more comfortable.
In the next over, Watson pulls Sohail through midwicket for a four and repeats the shot a couple of balls later for another four.
If Pakistan don't strike with the next few overs, the match will be as good as over as Australia cruise to 123 for three in 22 overs.
Watson must be heaving a sigh of relief with Riaz getting a break after a fiery first spell of two for 24 in six overs.
Shane Warne described it as "one of the best spells of fast bowling" he has ever seen.
Smith hits another cracking drive through the covers to bring up his half-century in some style, from 51 balls.
The relief is evident as Australia's batsmen are looking much more comfortable.
In the next over, Watson pulls Sohail through midwicket for a four and repeats the shot a couple of balls later for another four.
If Pakistan don't strike with the next few overs, the match will be as good as over as Australia cruise to 123 for three in 22 overs.
15:03 Smith hits half-century, Australia in control
Aus 106-3 (20 ovs) vs Pak 213 | Scorecard
Afridi is taken off after just two overs and he makes way for Sohail Khan. The right-armer is not as quick as Riaz and Watson can easily pull the short ball through midwicket for a four.
But he puts in a lot more effort and Watson somehow sways out of the way of a quick bouncer.
Smith takes a single from the first ball to bring back Watson on strike against Riaz.
As expected Watson gets a short ball which he defends with his eyes off. Pakistan now have a fielder at leg slip and another one at short leg, deeper than normal.
A high bouncer to Watson which he ducks under as the bowler Riaz blows a kiss to the right-hander. Top quality cricket going out in the middle at the Adelaide Oval.
Sohail overpitches as Watson finally gets forward and hits it through the covers for a four. He turns the next ball on the leg side for a couple as eight come from the over.
Australia are looking comfortable on 106 for three in 20 overs with another 108 needed from 30 overs for victory.
Smith is batting well on 48 from 50 balls, while Watson has survived a splendid spell from Riaz to score 20 from 31 balls.
Afridi is taken off after just two overs and he makes way for Sohail Khan. The right-armer is not as quick as Riaz and Watson can easily pull the short ball through midwicket for a four.
But he puts in a lot more effort and Watson somehow sways out of the way of a quick bouncer.
Smith takes a single from the first ball to bring back Watson on strike against Riaz.
As expected Watson gets a short ball which he defends with his eyes off. Pakistan now have a fielder at leg slip and another one at short leg, deeper than normal.
A high bouncer to Watson which he ducks under as the bowler Riaz blows a kiss to the right-hander. Top quality cricket going out in the middle at the Adelaide Oval.
Sohail overpitches as Watson finally gets forward and hits it through the covers for a four. He turns the next ball on the leg side for a couple as eight come from the over.
Australia are looking comfortable on 106 for three in 20 overs with another 108 needed from 30 overs for victory.
Smith is batting well on 48 from 50 balls, while Watson has survived a splendid spell from Riaz to score 20 from 31 balls.
14:46
Aus 88-3 (17 ovs) vs Pak 213 | Scorecard
Smith comes down the track to Afridi and flicks him through midwicket for a four, he is looking in top nick. Afridi's over goes for nine runs but importantly Watson is on strike for the next over against Riaz.
DROPPED! Watson (4) falls perfectly into the trap as he decides to take on the short ball but mishits it on the leg side but Rahat puts down a sitter on the fine leg fence.
Is that the match dropped for Pakistan? Australia must be thanking their stars as another wicket at this stage could have thrown the match wide open.
Another quick short ball is fended on the leg side by Watson, who again takes his eyes off that one.
Finally he pitches one to Watson, who turns it behind square for two runs on the deep.
Smith comes down the track to Afridi and flicks him through midwicket for a four, he is looking in top nick. Afridi's over goes for nine runs but importantly Watson is on strike for the next over against Riaz.
DROPPED! Watson (4) falls perfectly into the trap as he decides to take on the short ball but mishits it on the leg side but Rahat puts down a sitter on the fine leg fence.
Is that the match dropped for Pakistan? Australia must be thanking their stars as another wicket at this stage could have thrown the match wide open.
Another quick short ball is fended on the leg side by Watson, who again takes his eyes off that one.
Finally he pitches one to Watson, who turns it behind square for two runs on the deep.
14:46 Riaz's double strike keeps Pakistan in the hunt
Aus 74-3 (15 ovs) vs Pak 213 | Scorecard
Riaz causing Watson a lot of problems with the short ball. Once again the tall right-hander takes his eye off and looks to fend as he is struck on the gloves. Top stuff from the left-arm pacer.
He looks to turn the next ball on the leg side but the ball goes off the handle and falls short of the fielder at short leg, stationed a bit deeper than normal.
Another quick short ball hits Watson on the gloves and falls safely on the off-side, just short of the fielder at thirdman.
After 15 overs, Pakistan are 74 for three with another 140 needed from 35 overs for victory.
Riaz causing Watson a lot of problems with the short ball. Once again the tall right-hander takes his eye off and looks to fend as he is struck on the gloves. Top stuff from the left-arm pacer.
He looks to turn the next ball on the leg side but the ball goes off the handle and falls short of the fielder at short leg, stationed a bit deeper than normal.
Another quick short ball hits Watson on the gloves and falls safely on the off-side, just short of the fielder at thirdman.
After 15 overs, Pakistan are 74 for three with another 140 needed from 35 overs for victory.
14:26
Aus 72-3 (14 ovs) vs Pak 213 | Scorecard
Smith shuffles across before he taps Rahat on the leg side for a single and Warner gets off the mark off the next ball with one on the off-side.
Smith then crashes another overpitched delivery through the covers for a four and retains strike with a single from the last ball.
Riaz looking all fired up after the wicket of Clarke. He bowls a few quick deliveries to Watson, who nearly gloves the last ball trying to sway out of the way. Top over from Riaz as his bouncers give Watson something to think about.
Riaz has two for 12 in three overs but with runs leaking from the other end, Pakistan decide to introduce leg-spinner Shahid Afridi.
He bowls a short ball to Watson who pulls it to deep midwicket for one and Smith drives the next through the covers for a couple as five come from Afridi's first over.
Smith shuffles across before he taps Rahat on the leg side for a single and Warner gets off the mark off the next ball with one on the off-side.
Smith then crashes another overpitched delivery through the covers for a four and retains strike with a single from the last ball.
Riaz looking all fired up after the wicket of Clarke. He bowls a few quick deliveries to Watson, who nearly gloves the last ball trying to sway out of the way. Top over from Riaz as his bouncers give Watson something to think about.
Riaz has two for 12 in three overs but with runs leaking from the other end, Pakistan decide to introduce leg-spinner Shahid Afridi.
He bowls a short ball to Watson who pulls it to deep midwicket for one and Smith drives the next through the covers for a couple as five come from Afridi's first over.
14:10 Clarke falls for 8 as Pakistan fight back
Aus 59-3 (11 ovs) vs Pak 213 | Scorecard
Australia in a spot of bother now. Riaz bowls a good short ball on Clarke's body who fends it to the short midwicket fielder, who is placed very closer to the batsman than normal, to be dismissed for eight.
Superb fightback from Pakistan courtesy of their pacers as Australia are reduced to 59 for three in the 11th over.
Riaz bowls another quick bouncer to Shane Watson who gets out of the way as the bowler and batsman exchange a long stare.
Australia in a spot of bother now. Riaz bowls a good short ball on Clarke's body who fends it to the short midwicket fielder, who is placed very closer to the batsman than normal, to be dismissed for eight.
Superb fightback from Pakistan courtesy of their pacers as Australia are reduced to 59 for three in the 11th over.
Riaz bowls another quick bouncer to Shane Watson who gets out of the way as the bowler and batsman exchange a long stare.
14:06
Aus 56-2 (10 ovs) vs Pak 213 | Scorecard
Rahat bowls a short of good length delivery to Clarke who tucks it to square leg for two runs. He steers the last ball wide of the fielder at thirdman for two more runs.
Australia are 56 for two in 10 overs with another 158 needed from 40 overs for victory at an asking rate of 3.95.
Smith has got off to a good start, hitting 22 from 23 balls, while Clarke is on seven.
Rahat bowls a short of good length delivery to Clarke who tucks it to square leg for two runs. He steers the last ball wide of the fielder at thirdman for two more runs.
Australia are 56 for two in 10 overs with another 158 needed from 40 overs for victory at an asking rate of 3.95.
Smith has got off to a good start, hitting 22 from 23 balls, while Clarke is on seven.
14:01 Warner out for 24, Australia lose 2nd wicket
Aus 52-2 (9 ovs) vs Pak 213 | Scorecard
It will be left-arm pacers from both end as Wahab Riaz is called to replace Sohail, who took one for 20 in four overs in his first spell.
Warner slaps the first delivery through the off-side for three runs and Smith takes one from the next.
Warner goes after a wide short delivery but ends up hitting it straight into the hands of the fielder on the thirdman fence.
Warner is dismissed for 24 as Australia are reduced to 49 for two in the ninth over.
Michael Clarke gets off the mark with two runs on the leg side and takes a single from the last ball to retain strike.
It will be left-arm pacers from both end as Wahab Riaz is called to replace Sohail, who took one for 20 in four overs in his first spell.
Warner slaps the first delivery through the off-side for three runs and Smith takes one from the next.
Warner goes after a wide short delivery but ends up hitting it straight into the hands of the fielder on the thirdman fence.
Warner is dismissed for 24 as Australia are reduced to 49 for two in the ninth over.
Michael Clarke gets off the mark with two runs on the leg side and takes a single from the last ball to retain strike.
13:52 Australia in control despite early wicket
Aus 40-1 (7 ovs) vs Pak 213 | Scorecard
Adil is taken off after just two overs and he makes way for left-arm pacer Rahat Ali. The first ball is a loosener, short and wide which Warner lofts over the off-side fielder for a boundary.
Three balls later Smith drives it through the covers for the second four of the over. The last ball is hit through mid-on for three runs as Rahat goes for 12 runs in his first over.
Smith looking in ominous touch as far as Pakistan are concerned. A wide half-volley is despatched through the covers for another boundary as Australia reach 40 for one in seven overs.
Adil is taken off after just two overs and he makes way for left-arm pacer Rahat Ali. The first ball is a loosener, short and wide which Warner lofts over the off-side fielder for a boundary.
Three balls later Smith drives it through the covers for the second four of the over. The last ball is hit through mid-on for three runs as Rahat goes for 12 runs in his first over.
Smith looking in ominous touch as far as Pakistan are concerned. A wide half-volley is despatched through the covers for another boundary as Australia reach 40 for one in seven overs.
13:39
Aus 23-1 (5 ovs) vs Pak 213 | Scorecard
Adil maintaining a good line outside the off-stump to Warner, looking for the edge but so far his feet are moving well as he confidently defends. The fifth ball goes through the gap in the covers for two runs before the last ball is stopped by the fielder in the covers.
Steve Smith gets off the mark with a flicked boundary square on the leg side as Sohail pitches on the pads. He takes a single from the fourth ball on the leg side and Warner does the same off the last ball, to retain strike.
Adil maintaining a good line outside the off-stump to Warner, looking for the edge but so far his feet are moving well as he confidently defends. The fifth ball goes through the gap in the covers for two runs before the last ball is stopped by the fielder in the covers.
Steve Smith gets off the mark with a flicked boundary square on the leg side as Sohail pitches on the pads. He takes a single from the fourth ball on the leg side and Warner does the same off the last ball, to retain strike.
13:31 Finch out for 2, Australia lose early wicket
Aus 15-1 (3 ovs) vs Pak 213 | Scorecard
Ehsan Adil to bowl the second over. Warner turns the first ball on the leg side for two runs before he gets an edge two balls later as it flies over the slips for a four.
In the next over, Finch stands tall and drives Sohail through the covers for two runs to get off the mark.
However, he is dismissed a couple of deliveries later as he plays all over a straight full one to be trapped leg before wicket.
Umpire Kumara Dharmasena gives it out as the Aussies decide to review it. But the television umpire upholds the onfield umpire's call as Australia lose an early wicket with Finch departing for two, in the third over.
Can Pakistan claim a couple of more wickets and bring themselves back into the contest?
Ehsan Adil to bowl the second over. Warner turns the first ball on the leg side for two runs before he gets an edge two balls later as it flies over the slips for a four.
In the next over, Finch stands tall and drives Sohail through the covers for two runs to get off the mark.
However, he is dismissed a couple of deliveries later as he plays all over a straight full one to be trapped leg before wicket.
Umpire Kumara Dharmasena gives it out as the Aussies decide to review it. But the television umpire upholds the onfield umpire's call as Australia lose an early wicket with Finch departing for two, in the third over.
Can Pakistan claim a couple of more wickets and bring themselves back into the contest?
13:21
Aus 7-0 (1 ov) vs Pak 213 | Scorecard
Sohail Khan to open the bowling with Australian openers Aaron Finch and David Warner facing him.
Warner gets off the mark with a boundary with a nicely timed punch down the ground past mid-off. The next ball is hit past mid-on who manages to stop it for three runs.
Finch survives a leg before shout off the fifth delivery with the impact looking a bit higher as seven comes from the first over.
Sohail Khan to open the bowling with Australian openers Aaron Finch and David Warner facing him.
Warner gets off the mark with a boundary with a nicely timed punch down the ground past mid-off. The next ball is hit past mid-on who manages to stop it for three runs.
Finch survives a leg before shout off the fifth delivery with the impact looking a bit higher as seven comes from the first over.
12:37 Hazlewood takes 4 as Pakistan crash for 213
Pak 213-all out (49.5 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard
Adil looking to play straight against Faulkner, an approach which if the top order had adopted would have helped Pakistan do better with the bat.
Adil drives the third ball to mid-off for a four before Rahat has a wild swing but misses. He manages to get his bat to the last ball which flies over the off-side but gets just a single to sweeper cover.
Rahat continues to play and miss as he fails to connect with attempted heaves against Watson off successive deliveries. He taps the third ball but it goes straight to mid-off for another dot ball and can only defend the next.
He somehow squeezes the last ball to deep square leg to get a single from the over and retain strike.
Faulkner to bowl the final over. Rahat inside edges the first ball for a single on the leg side before Adil lofts the second ball for a four.
He mishits the fourth ball which goes over the bowler and falls safely for another couple of runs.
Adil (15) falls off the next ball as he holes out to Starc on the fine leg fence as Pakistan fold for a disappointing 213 in 49.5 overs.
A poor batting effort from Pakistan as none of the batsmen looked to stay out in the middle and hold the innings together.
Once Misbah fell for 34 after his 73-run partnership for the third wicket with Sohail (41), Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals.
Hazlewood caused the maximum damage as he claimed four for 35, while Starc and Maxwell two wickets each.
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Adil looking to play straight against Faulkner, an approach which if the top order had adopted would have helped Pakistan do better with the bat.
Adil drives the third ball to mid-off for a four before Rahat has a wild swing but misses. He manages to get his bat to the last ball which flies over the off-side but gets just a single to sweeper cover.
Rahat continues to play and miss as he fails to connect with attempted heaves against Watson off successive deliveries. He taps the third ball but it goes straight to mid-off for another dot ball and can only defend the next.
He somehow squeezes the last ball to deep square leg to get a single from the over and retain strike.
Faulkner to bowl the final over. Rahat inside edges the first ball for a single on the leg side before Adil lofts the second ball for a four.
He mishits the fourth ball which goes over the bowler and falls safely for another couple of runs.
Adil (15) falls off the next ball as he holes out to Starc on the fine leg fence as Pakistan fold for a disappointing 213 in 49.5 overs.
A poor batting effort from Pakistan as none of the batsmen looked to stay out in the middle and hold the innings together.
Once Misbah fell for 34 after his 73-run partnership for the third wicket with Sohail (41), Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals.
Hazlewood caused the maximum damage as he claimed four for 35, while Starc and Maxwell two wickets each.
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12:24
Pak 203-9 (47 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard
Two proper tailenders batting out in the middle -- Rahat Ali and Ehsan Adil.
The latter gets a lifeline as his edge falls short of Clarke at second slip, who makes a good effort diving to his left.
Starc ends his spell with good figures of two for 40 in 10 overs.
Faulkner comes back as Pakistan somehow look to take whatever runs they can collect via singles and cross the 200-run mark.
Adil steers the last ball of the over to thirdman to bring up Pakistan's 200, in the 46th over.
Watson replaces Starc as Australia look to claim the last wicket and finish off the Pakistan innings.
Watson bowls a tidy over, conceding just three singles with the two batsmen somehow managing to survive.
Two proper tailenders batting out in the middle -- Rahat Ali and Ehsan Adil.
The latter gets a lifeline as his edge falls short of Clarke at second slip, who makes a good effort diving to his left.
Starc ends his spell with good figures of two for 40 in 10 overs.
Faulkner comes back as Pakistan somehow look to take whatever runs they can collect via singles and cross the 200-run mark.
Adil steers the last ball of the over to thirdman to bring up Pakistan's 200, in the 46th over.
Watson replaces Starc as Australia look to claim the last wicket and finish off the Pakistan innings.
Watson bowls a tidy over, conceding just three singles with the two batsmen somehow managing to survive.
12:18
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12:14
Pak 195-9 (44 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard
Hazlewood strikes again, in his final over. Sohail top edges the pull shot as wicketkeeper Haddin takes a high catch on the off-side to leave Pakistan on 195 for nine in 44 overs.
Hazlewood finishes with wonderful figures of four for 35 in 10 overs as Pakistan's disappointing showing with the bat continues.
Will they even last their full quota of 50 overs?
Hazlewood strikes again, in his final over. Sohail top edges the pull shot as wicketkeeper Haddin takes a high catch on the off-side to leave Pakistan on 195 for nine in 44 overs.
Hazlewood finishes with wonderful figures of four for 35 in 10 overs as Pakistan's disappointing showing with the bat continues.
Will they even last their full quota of 50 overs?
12:07 Pakistan lose 8th wicket, Australia in control
Pak 192-8 (43 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard
The wickets continue to tumble for Pakistan. This time Riaz gets an edge trying to blast one through the off-side to be caught behind for 16 and give Starc his 18th wicket of the ongoing World Cup.
Sohail Khan gets off the mark with two runs on the leg side as he merely gets his bat down to a full delivery. He drives the last ball through the same region for another couple of runs.
The wickets continue to tumble for Pakistan. This time Riaz gets an edge trying to blast one through the off-side to be caught behind for 16 and give Starc his 18th wicket of the ongoing World Cup.
Sohail Khan gets off the mark with two runs on the leg side as he merely gets his bat down to a full delivery. He drives the last ball through the same region for another couple of runs.
12:04 Maqsood out for 29, Australia in control
Pak 188-7 (42 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard
Riaz makes room as Starc bowls it full on the pads which the right-hander lofts over mid-on for a four followed by two more singles to make it six from the over.
Hazlewood comes back, to bowl the 42nd over. Maqsood walks across his stumps and looks to flick it fine but is unable to get the full delivery away.
However, he hits the next ball straight to Johnson in the covers to fall for 29 as Pakistan's slide continues.
A wicket maiden for Hazlewood, who has three for 32 in nine overs.
Riaz makes room as Starc bowls it full on the pads which the right-hander lofts over mid-on for a four followed by two more singles to make it six from the over.
Hazlewood comes back, to bowl the 42nd over. Maqsood walks across his stumps and looks to flick it fine but is unable to get the full delivery away.
However, he hits the next ball straight to Johnson in the covers to fall for 29 as Pakistan's slide continues.
A wicket maiden for Hazlewood, who has three for 32 in nine overs.
11:54
Pak 182-6 (40 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard
Faulker is bowling an exceptional spell in the Powerplay as Riaz continues to struggle outside the off-stump against the left-arm pacers.
Faulkner has conceded just two singles from two overs in the Powerplay and his combined figures read seven runs from four overs.
Riaz hits the first boundary of the Powerplay in Faulkner's next over as he swings the first ball over mid-on for a four. Three balls later, Pakistan benefit from four overthrows as his throw at the non-striker is very wide of the stumps and even beats Steven Smith at mid-on.
11 runs from Faulker's fifth over but Pakistan have managed only 21 runs in the five overs of Powerplay.
Pakistan are 182 for six in 40 overs with Maqsood on 28 and Riaz on 11.
Faulker is bowling an exceptional spell in the Powerplay as Riaz continues to struggle outside the off-stump against the left-arm pacers.
Faulkner has conceded just two singles from two overs in the Powerplay and his combined figures read seven runs from four overs.
Riaz hits the first boundary of the Powerplay in Faulkner's next over as he swings the first ball over mid-on for a four. Three balls later, Pakistan benefit from four overthrows as his throw at the non-striker is very wide of the stumps and even beats Steven Smith at mid-on.
11 runs from Faulker's fifth over but Pakistan have managed only 21 runs in the five overs of Powerplay.
Pakistan are 182 for six in 40 overs with Maqsood on 28 and Riaz on 11.
11:40
Pak 167-6 (37 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard
Australia going for the kill as Starc comes back. Maqsood continues to chance his arm as he goes after a wide delivery but is beaten and then get two runs as he drives a full delivery on the off-side before taking a single from the fifth ball.
Pakistan are 161 for six in 35 overs before the Batting Powerplay comes into effect.
Faulkner comes back, to bowl in the Powerplay. He bowls a good tight over to Maqsood, who can only get a single from the last ball of that over.
Maqsood clips Starc's first ball on the leg side for two runs before he mishits the pull shot but it falls safely for a single.
Starc bowls a quick yorker to Wahab Raiz, who is unable to get his bat down in time and is lucky that the ball was not on the stumps.
He gets a single from the next ball to get off the mark before Warner lets one go through him at point to gift Pakistan a single.
Riaz is beaten off the last ball to end another good over from Starc.
Australia going for the kill as Starc comes back. Maqsood continues to chance his arm as he goes after a wide delivery but is beaten and then get two runs as he drives a full delivery on the off-side before taking a single from the fifth ball.
Pakistan are 161 for six in 35 overs before the Batting Powerplay comes into effect.
Faulkner comes back, to bowl in the Powerplay. He bowls a good tight over to Maqsood, who can only get a single from the last ball of that over.
Maqsood clips Starc's first ball on the leg side for two runs before he mishits the pull shot but it falls safely for a single.
Starc bowls a quick yorker to Wahab Raiz, who is unable to get his bat down in time and is lucky that the ball was not on the stumps.
He gets a single from the next ball to get off the mark before Warner lets one go through him at point to gift Pakistan a single.
Riaz is beaten off the last ball to end another good over from Starc.
11:29 Afridi out for 23 as Pakistan continue to slip
Pak 158-6 (34 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard
Afridi not holding back but this time he top edges Hazlewood as it goes over the keeper for a boundary.
But Hazlewood gets his man a few balls later as Afridi pulls one straight to Finch, who takes another simple catch at deep midwicket.
Afridi falls after a cameo of 23 from 15 balls as Pakistan tumble to 158 for six in 34 overs.
Afridi not holding back but this time he top edges Hazlewood as it goes over the keeper for a boundary.
But Hazlewood gets his man a few balls later as Afridi pulls one straight to Finch, who takes another simple catch at deep midwicket.
Afridi falls after a cameo of 23 from 15 balls as Pakistan tumble to 158 for six in 34 overs.
11:24
Pak 152-5 (33 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard
Shoaib Maqsood (5) gets a lifeline as Johnson fails to hold on a sharp chance falling to his left on his follow through.
Hazlewood comes back and Maqsood decides to go on the attack as he crashes one over mid-on for a four.
Pakistan have decided to adopt a positive approach and score some runs with Afridi leading the charge.
A full wide delivery from Johnson is hit over the point fence for a six by none other than Boom Boom Afridi. This is some serious entertainment by the two Pakistan batsmen as they decide to take on the Australian bowlers and take their team to some respectable total.
After 33 overs, Pakistan are 152 for five with Afridi racing to 18 from 10 balls and Maqsood on 15 from 18 balls.
Strangely, Australia have finished off Johnson's spell so early even before the Batting Powerplay as he ends with tidy figures of one for 42 in 10 overs.
Shoaib Maqsood (5) gets a lifeline as Johnson fails to hold on a sharp chance falling to his left on his follow through.
Hazlewood comes back and Maqsood decides to go on the attack as he crashes one over mid-on for a four.
Pakistan have decided to adopt a positive approach and score some runs with Afridi leading the charge.
A full wide delivery from Johnson is hit over the point fence for a six by none other than Boom Boom Afridi. This is some serious entertainment by the two Pakistan batsmen as they decide to take on the Australian bowlers and take their team to some respectable total.
After 33 overs, Pakistan are 152 for five with Afridi racing to 18 from 10 balls and Maqsood on 15 from 18 balls.
Strangely, Australia have finished off Johnson's spell so early even before the Batting Powerplay as he ends with tidy figures of one for 42 in 10 overs.
11:10 Akmal out for 20 as Pakistan collapse vs Aus
Pak 134-5 (30 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard
Akmal hits a nice straight drive off Johnson for a boundary past mid-off but he falls in the very next over.
Maxwell bags another wicket as Akmal pulls a short ball straight into the hands of Finch at deep midwicket to fall for 20.
Pakistan in complete tatters at 124 for five in the 30th over.
Shahid Afridi decides to counter-attack as he sweeps Maxwell fine for a couple to get off the mark. He then slices it over point for a four and then lofts the next over long-off for another four as Pakistan reach 134 for five in 30 overs.
Akmal hits a nice straight drive off Johnson for a boundary past mid-off but he falls in the very next over.
Maxwell bags another wicket as Akmal pulls a short ball straight into the hands of Finch at deep midwicket to fall for 20.
Pakistan in complete tatters at 124 for five in the 30th over.
Shahid Afridi decides to counter-attack as he sweeps Maxwell fine for a couple to get off the mark. He then slices it over point for a four and then lofts the next over long-off for another four as Pakistan reach 134 for five in 30 overs.
11:05 Sohail falls for 41 to leave Pakistan in trouble
Pak 114-4 (27 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard
Clarke brings back his premier fast bowler Johnson for his second spell. Akmal is beaten by the second ball by one that goes across him, forcing him to poke but goes past the edge of the bat.
Maxwell bowling it a bit wide of the off-stump but Clarke opts not to have a fielder at slip. Akmal cuts the first ball which goes past point for a couple.
A few balls later, Akmal plays the same shot as it goes for a boundary but there is an appeal for a hit-wicket. The appeal is referred to the third umpire which shows that wicketkeeper Haddin had whipped off the bails as the batsman played the shot but he said he was not sure.
Akmal plays a nice straight drive off Johnson, which goes back past the bowler for three runs.
Johnson from round the wicket to Sohail attempts a bouncer which the left-hander ducks under.
He sets him up perfectly for the fuller wide one as Sohail has a go at it without moving his feel only to edge and is caught behind for 41.
Clarke brings back his premier fast bowler Johnson for his second spell. Akmal is beaten by the second ball by one that goes across him, forcing him to poke but goes past the edge of the bat.
Maxwell bowling it a bit wide of the off-stump but Clarke opts not to have a fielder at slip. Akmal cuts the first ball which goes past point for a couple.
A few balls later, Akmal plays the same shot as it goes for a boundary but there is an appeal for a hit-wicket. The appeal is referred to the third umpire which shows that wicketkeeper Haddin had whipped off the bails as the batsman played the shot but he said he was not sure.
Akmal plays a nice straight drive off Johnson, which goes back past the bowler for three runs.
Johnson from round the wicket to Sohail attempts a bouncer which the left-hander ducks under.
He sets him up perfectly for the fuller wide one as Sohail has a go at it without moving his feel only to edge and is caught behind for 41.
10:45 Maxwell strikes, Misbah falls for 34
Pak 101-3 (24 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard
Clarke must be feeling threatened by this growing partnership and brings back Maxwell in a hope of getting a wicket.
And the moves pay off as Misbah falls into the trap and holes out a simple catch in the deep attempting the slog sweep.
Misbah is caught by Finch at deep midwicket for 34 as he fails to get the distance trying to sweep it from outside the off-stump.
Umar Akmal edges the fourth ball of that over, which goes through the vacant slip region for a couple to get him off the mark and bring up Pakistan's 100.
Clarke must be feeling threatened by this growing partnership and brings back Maxwell in a hope of getting a wicket.
And the moves pay off as Misbah falls into the trap and holes out a simple catch in the deep attempting the slog sweep.
Misbah is caught by Finch at deep midwicket for 34 as he fails to get the distance trying to sweep it from outside the off-stump.
Umar Akmal edges the fourth ball of that over, which goes through the vacant slip region for a couple to get him off the mark and bring up Pakistan's 100.
10:40
Pak 96-2 (23 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard
Rush of blood again from Sohail as he looks to heave Watson over midwicket but gets hit on the gloves but luckily for him the ball manages to evade wicketkeeper Haddin.
But he manages to get the ball off his bat, lofting it over mid-on for a four before taking a single to thirdman and Misbah defends the last two balls.
Faulkner seems to have settled into a good rhythm as he gives away just two singles in his second over.
Except for a risk or two in between, Pakistan have preferred to play the waiting game and are happy to do it in singles and twos at the moment.
Watson follows it up with two runs as Pakistan reach 96 for two in 23 overs.
Rush of blood again from Sohail as he looks to heave Watson over midwicket but gets hit on the gloves but luckily for him the ball manages to evade wicketkeeper Haddin.
But he manages to get the ball off his bat, lofting it over mid-on for a four before taking a single to thirdman and Misbah defends the last two balls.
Faulkner seems to have settled into a good rhythm as he gives away just two singles in his second over.
Except for a risk or two in between, Pakistan have preferred to play the waiting game and are happy to do it in singles and twos at the moment.
Watson follows it up with two runs as Pakistan reach 96 for two in 23 overs.
10:29 Misbah, Sohail rally Pakistan after horror start
Pak 83-2 (20 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard
Misbah is keen not to let Maxwell continue with his part-time off-spinners. Following two singles from his first five deliveries, Misbah lofts him over midwicket for a six to take his score to 29 while also raising the 50-run partnership for the third wicket.
Maxwell has gone for 18 in three overs with two sixes hit by Misbah. Will Clarke continue with him or bring on a medium pacer from his end?
Meanwhile, a bowling change from the other end as Shane Watson comes in to replace Johnson, who bowled five overs for 19 runs.
He makes a tidy start conceding just four runs in his first over. Sohail had a close shave in that over as he attempted a wild swing over the leg side but got a thick outside edge which fell short of the fielder on the thirdman fence.
A double bowling change as James Faulkner, the third left-arm pace for Australia today, comes in for Maxwell.
Just two runs from his first over as Pakistan reach 83 for two in 20 overs with Misbah on 32 from 48 balls and Sohail on 28 from 43 balls.
Misbah is keen not to let Maxwell continue with his part-time off-spinners. Following two singles from his first five deliveries, Misbah lofts him over midwicket for a six to take his score to 29 while also raising the 50-run partnership for the third wicket.
Maxwell has gone for 18 in three overs with two sixes hit by Misbah. Will Clarke continue with him or bring on a medium pacer from his end?
Meanwhile, a bowling change from the other end as Shane Watson comes in to replace Johnson, who bowled five overs for 19 runs.
He makes a tidy start conceding just four runs in his first over. Sohail had a close shave in that over as he attempted a wild swing over the leg side but got a thick outside edge which fell short of the fielder on the thirdman fence.
A double bowling change as James Faulkner, the third left-arm pace for Australia today, comes in for Maxwell.
Just two runs from his first over as Pakistan reach 83 for two in 20 overs with Misbah on 32 from 48 balls and Sohail on 28 from 43 balls.
10:19
Pak 69-2 (17 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard
Maxwell will continue despite being hit for a six in his last over by Misbah. He makes up for it with a tidy second over conceding just a single to Sohail before Misbah is beaten by the last delivery.
Johnson bowling from over the wicket of left-hander Sohail, who punches the second ball straight past mid-on for three runs. Misbah gets a single from the last ball to retain strike as Pakistan reach 69 for two in 17 overs.
Maxwell will continue despite being hit for a six in his last over by Misbah. He makes up for it with a tidy second over conceding just a single to Sohail before Misbah is beaten by the last delivery.
Johnson bowling from over the wicket of left-hander Sohail, who punches the second ball straight past mid-on for three runs. Misbah gets a single from the last ball to retain strike as Pakistan reach 69 for two in 17 overs.
10:09 Misbah, Sohail steady Pakistan after early wickets
Pak 64-2 (15 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard
Sohail has a wild swing at a short ball from Johnson bowling from round the wicket but misses it by a long way. He is looking to hit Pakistan out of trouble but if he loses his wicket at this stage it would put his team under more pressure.
He sensibly tucks the next ball on the leg side for a single before Misbah defends one back to the bowler.
Part-time off-spinner Glenn Maxwell comes into the attack ahead of pace bowlers James Faulkner and Shane Watson.
Misbah certainly doesn't mind seem to mind the bowling change as he slog sweeps the last ball over midwicket for a six to make it nine runs from the over.
Misbah shuffles across and tuns Johnson square on the leg side to pick up a couple. Not many boundaries hit but Misbah and Sohail have helped Pakistan rally after the two early wickets with some intelligent rotation of strike and a few boundaries in between.
After 15 overs, Pakistan have recovered to 64 for two in with Misbah on 21 and Sohail on 20.
Sohail has a wild swing at a short ball from Johnson bowling from round the wicket but misses it by a long way. He is looking to hit Pakistan out of trouble but if he loses his wicket at this stage it would put his team under more pressure.
He sensibly tucks the next ball on the leg side for a single before Misbah defends one back to the bowler.
Part-time off-spinner Glenn Maxwell comes into the attack ahead of pace bowlers James Faulkner and Shane Watson.
Misbah certainly doesn't mind seem to mind the bowling change as he slog sweeps the last ball over midwicket for a six to make it nine runs from the over.
Misbah shuffles across and tuns Johnson square on the leg side to pick up a couple. Not many boundaries hit but Misbah and Sohail have helped Pakistan rally after the two early wickets with some intelligent rotation of strike and a few boundaries in between.
After 15 overs, Pakistan have recovered to 64 for two in with Misbah on 21 and Sohail on 20.
09:55
Pak 45-2 (12 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard
Pakistan are clearly struggling to get going after those wickets and Misbah, who is hogging most of the strike, looks unfazed at this stage.
Sohail breaks the shackles as he smashes a full delivery from Hazlewood down the ground past mid-off for a boundary. The left-hander crashes the last ball through the covers for the same result to make it 11 runs from the over.
Pakistan are clearly struggling to get going after those wickets and Misbah, who is hogging most of the strike, looks unfazed at this stage.
Sohail breaks the shackles as he smashes a full delivery from Hazlewood down the ground past mid-off for a boundary. The left-hander crashes the last ball through the covers for the same result to make it 11 runs from the over.
09:51 Pakistan struggle after early wickets, Aus on top
Pak 37-2 (10 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard
Australia have employed a near-Test match field with three slips and a gully in place for Misbah, who is only looking to block everything that Starc is bowling at him.
The two fielders in front of square on the off-side are one at point and at mid-off giving Misbah the invitation to have a go but one is sure he won't take the bait so early in his innings.
Starc tests him with a couple of quick bouncers but the Pakistan captain merely sways out of the way to see out a maiden over.
Hazlewood looking to maintain a good line and length as Sohail can only pick up two runs from eighth over.
Starc is taken off after a good first spell of one for 18 in four overs and he makes way for fellow left-armer Mitchell Johnson.
He starts with a wide full delivery as Misbah throws his bat at that without any footwork and gets an inside edge which beats the keeper for a four.
Misbah and Sohail take a single each before the former is beaten outside the off-stump as he again pokes his bat at one slanting across him. He retains strike with a single from the last ball.
In the next over, Misbah survives a confident shout for LBW but the impact was a bit high even though the batsman had shuffled across and was hit in front.
Just a single from the next over bowled by Hazlewood as Pakistan struggle to 37 for two in 10 overs with Sohail on seven and Misbah on eight.
Australia have employed a near-Test match field with three slips and a gully in place for Misbah, who is only looking to block everything that Starc is bowling at him.
The two fielders in front of square on the off-side are one at point and at mid-off giving Misbah the invitation to have a go but one is sure he won't take the bait so early in his innings.
Starc tests him with a couple of quick bouncers but the Pakistan captain merely sways out of the way to see out a maiden over.
Hazlewood looking to maintain a good line and length as Sohail can only pick up two runs from eighth over.
Starc is taken off after a good first spell of one for 18 in four overs and he makes way for fellow left-armer Mitchell Johnson.
He starts with a wide full delivery as Misbah throws his bat at that without any footwork and gets an inside edge which beats the keeper for a four.
Misbah and Sohail take a single each before the former is beaten outside the off-stump as he again pokes his bat at one slanting across him. He retains strike with a single from the last ball.
In the next over, Misbah survives a confident shout for LBW but the impact was a bit high even though the batsman had shuffled across and was hit in front.
Just a single from the next over bowled by Hazlewood as Pakistan struggle to 37 for two in 10 overs with Sohail on seven and Misbah on eight.
09:35 Pakistan in trouble after openers depart early
Pak 26-2 (6 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard
Hazlewood strikes with the first delivery of his third over. This time, Shehzad edges one and Michael Clarke completes another sharp catch in the slips.
The right-hander went for a drive through the off-side without moving his feet only to get an edge which flew to Clarke at second slip.
Shehzad departs for five as Pakistan find themselves in early trouble at 24 for two in the sixth over.
Misbah-ul Haq gets an early reprieve as the ball came off the pads and clipped the stumps down the leg side but the bails are unmoved. That's a big lifeline for Pakistan with their captain and batting mainstay surviving.
Hazlewood strikes with the first delivery of his third over. This time, Shehzad edges one and Michael Clarke completes another sharp catch in the slips.
The right-hander went for a drive through the off-side without moving his feet only to get an edge which flew to Clarke at second slip.
Shehzad departs for five as Pakistan find themselves in early trouble at 24 for two in the sixth over.
Misbah-ul Haq gets an early reprieve as the ball came off the pads and clipped the stumps down the leg side but the bails are unmoved. That's a big lifeline for Pakistan with their captain and batting mainstay surviving.
09:23 Openers perish early to leave Pakistan in trouble
Pak 24-1 (5 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard
A fast yorker from Starc which Sarfaraz digs out on the off-side for a single. Sarfaraz turns the fourth ball on the leg side for a couple before he gets one to thirdman.
Shehzad cuts a short ball over the point fielder for two runs as the fielder at thirdman covers up.
Hazlewood sends down a tidy over, conceding just a single to Sarfaraz off the first ball before Shehzad watchfully plays out the rest of the over.
Sarfaraz comes forward and drives Starc through the covers for a couple through the covers. He awkwardly pulls the third ball square on the leg side for the first four with the bat for Pakistan.
He tries to drive the next ball but gets an edge which is well caught by Shane Watson diving full length to his right.
A big blow for Pakistan early on as Sarfaraz is dismissed for 10 in the fifth over of the innings.
Left-hander Haris Sohail gets off the mark with a four as Pakistan reach 24 for one in five overs.
A fast yorker from Starc which Sarfaraz digs out on the off-side for a single. Sarfaraz turns the fourth ball on the leg side for a couple before he gets one to thirdman.
Shehzad cuts a short ball over the point fielder for two runs as the fielder at thirdman covers up.
Hazlewood sends down a tidy over, conceding just a single to Sarfaraz off the first ball before Shehzad watchfully plays out the rest of the over.
Sarfaraz comes forward and drives Starc through the covers for a couple through the covers. He awkwardly pulls the third ball square on the leg side for the first four with the bat for Pakistan.
He tries to drive the next ball but gets an edge which is well caught by Shane Watson diving full length to his right.
A big blow for Pakistan early on as Sarfaraz is dismissed for 10 in the fifth over of the innings.
Left-hander Haris Sohail gets off the mark with a four as Pakistan reach 24 for one in five overs.
09:09
Pak 6-0 (2 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard
The in-form Mitchell Starc to open the bowling for Australia and he will look to take advantage of any early help from the pitch, if any.
Ahmed Shehzad gets off the mark with a single to thirdman from the first delivery of the match.
Sarfaraz Ahmed is beaten as he plays away from his body and then ducks under a short delivery. He looks keen to see off the new ball and adopt a cautious approach at the start.
Josh Hazlewood to bowl the second over. Shehzad again steers it to thirdman for a single before Sarfaraz takes a few steps down the track but is forced to defend.
Hazlewood slips one down the leg side which hits Sarfaraz's pads and goes fine for four leg byes. He throws his bat at the last delivery but is beaten and is lucky not to have edged it.
The in-form Mitchell Starc to open the bowling for Australia and he will look to take advantage of any early help from the pitch, if any.
Ahmed Shehzad gets off the mark with a single to thirdman from the first delivery of the match.
Sarfaraz Ahmed is beaten as he plays away from his body and then ducks under a short delivery. He looks keen to see off the new ball and adopt a cautious approach at the start.
Josh Hazlewood to bowl the second over. Shehzad again steers it to thirdman for a single before Sarfaraz takes a few steps down the track but is forced to defend.
Hazlewood slips one down the leg side which hits Sarfaraz's pads and goes fine for four leg byes. He throws his bat at the last delivery but is beaten and is lucky not to have edged it.
08:56
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08:55 Pakistan win toss, elect to bat against Australia
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has won the toss and elected to bat on a greenish looking wicket at the Adelaide Oval.
Australia have made one change bringing in Josh Hazlewood for Pat Cummins but Pakistan are unchanged.
Australia's pace attack would definitely look to make most of the early help from the Adelaide pitch.
"They have left a bit of grass on it so hopefully it will do something with the new ball," Australia captain Michael Clarke said at the toss.
Australia have made one change bringing in Josh Hazlewood for Pat Cummins but Pakistan are unchanged.
Australia's pace attack would definitely look to make most of the early help from the Adelaide pitch.
"They have left a bit of grass on it so hopefully it will do something with the new ball," Australia captain Michael Clarke said at the toss.
08:15 Favourites Australia wary of Pakistan enigma
Welcome to the coverage of the third quarter-final of the ICC World Cup between Australia and Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval, on Friday.
Australia enter the match as runaway favourites against Pakistan, but will be wary of an enigmatic team that have proved a major thorn in their side at past tournaments.
Australia boast 11 wins from their past 13 one-day internationals against Pakistan, but it was the 2011 World Cup loss in Colombo that will be remembered grimly by a number of players in Michael Clarke's side.
As triple defending champions, a Ricky Ponting-led Australia came into the 2011 pool match riding a 34-match winning streak at World Cups dating back to 1999.
Pakistan skittled their batsmen for 176, their lowest World Cup total since 1992, and held on to record a four-wicket victory that put Australia into a tough quarter-final which they ultimately lost to eventual champions India.
It was also Pakistan who were the last team to beat Australia before their winning streak which included the teams playing off in the 1999 World Cup final and Australia go on to defend the trophy twice.
Australia enter the match as runaway favourites against Pakistan, but will be wary of an enigmatic team that have proved a major thorn in their side at past tournaments.
Australia boast 11 wins from their past 13 one-day internationals against Pakistan, but it was the 2011 World Cup loss in Colombo that will be remembered grimly by a number of players in Michael Clarke's side.
As triple defending champions, a Ricky Ponting-led Australia came into the 2011 pool match riding a 34-match winning streak at World Cups dating back to 1999.
Pakistan skittled their batsmen for 176, their lowest World Cup total since 1992, and held on to record a four-wicket victory that put Australia into a tough quarter-final which they ultimately lost to eventual champions India.
It was also Pakistan who were the last team to beat Australia before their winning streak which included the teams playing off in the 1999 World Cup final and Australia go on to defend the trophy twice.
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