Australia v Pakistan Third Test: Australia def Pakistan by eight wickets as David Warner hits half-century in dream farewell

The ageing Bull returned to the halcyon Warner of his prime, wiping Pakistan out of the third Take a look at to attain a becoming half century in his closing innings and hand his facet a 3-0 clean-sweep.

When Usman Khawaja was trapped lbw by Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan, a Warnerless Australia may need been barely nervous at 1-0 chasing 130 for victory on a tough SCG wicket.

However within the area of some overs, Warner killed the competition as solely he can and the hosts completed convincing eight-wicket victors.

Australia will miss Warner’s aggression and skill to dictate the course of a match.

Warner smashed 57 off 75 balls, together with seven boundaries – combining in a 119-run match-winning partnership with Marnus Labuschagne (62 not out) in his 112th and closing Take a look at match.

“We’re within the leisure enterprise and I’m simply comfortable to return out right here and and showcase what I attempt to do on a regular basis,” Warner advised Fox Cricket.

“I attempted to play my pictures and exit the best way I prefer to play.”

Labuschagne was very good in his personal proper, his finest Take a look at innings for a while.

Pakistan resumed day 4 seven wickets down following the Josh Hazlewood blitzkrieg the evening earlier than, and it didn’t take lengthy for Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon to mop up the tail halfway via the primary session and bowl the guests out for 129.

Warner ought to have been given out lbw for 53 after being trapped in entrance by Sajid, however he escaped on umpire’s name after a poor on-field name from the on-field official.

A determined Sajid finally bought his man although, overturning one other incorrect umpiring name to get Warner lbw with solely 11 runs wanted for victory.

Each single member of the Pakistan staff – and Labuschagne – congratulated Warner as he walked from the sector to a standing ovation.

As a lot because the hero would have liked to have hit the profitable runs, it was a pleasant second that he would share a heat embrace with Steve Smith on the boundary line, earlier than the brand new batter got here to interchange him within the center.

They’ve been the cornerstone of Australian batting for therefore lengthy and have ridden all of the highs and lows of their careers collectively.

Smith and Warner could be completely different folks, however there may be nice respect.

Warner was in a position to trample his means via the 26 runs remaining at that time to complete unbeaten in his closing act in Take a look at cricket.

A wholesome crowd of 24,220 turned out for Warner’s farewell innings, nevertheless it’s cheap to recommend one other 10,000 may have been added had Hazlewood not successfully knocked out Pakistan the earlier evening by taking three wickets within the second final over.

Warner embraced opening accomplice and life-long teammate Khawaja one final time on the boundary rope earlier than moving into the world for a swansong to recollect.

Pakistan fashioned a guard of honour for him for the second time within the Take a look at and he graciously thanked their skipper Shan Masood as he handed via it.

A ‘Thanks Davey’ tribute was etched in chalk on the outfield and Warner walked over it to stride to the center to start the run-chase that sees him exit the sport on a excessive.

Warner has now retired from Take a look at and one-day cricket however intends to guide Australia into the Twenty20 World Cup within the West Indies and USA in June.

The person they name ‘The Bull’ solely must play yet another T20 worldwide and he’ll be a part of Virat Kohli and Ross Taylor as the one participant in historical past to play 100 matches throughout all three codecs of the sport.

So far as Australia is worried, Warner is the best all-format participant of all.

Warner’s free-wheeling methods additionally introduced the very best out in Labuschagne, who broke out of a rut of types.

Labuschagne appeared his assured and in command finest as he additionally pushed the scoring price, smashing 9 boundaries.

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By Joe Barton

STUMPS: AUSTRALIA SEAL EIGHT-WICKET WIN, CLEAN SWEEP

Australia has accomplished the clear sweep.

Marnus Labuschagne hits the profitable runs to ice the eight-wicket win and ship David Warner into retirement as a winner.

Warner was so very almost there on the end line, falling with simply 11 runs remaining, after posting the ultimate half-century of his profession.

Labuschagne finishes unbeaten on 62, with Steve Smith alongside him.

To wrap this match up shortly after lunch on the fourth day is pretty outstanding contemplating how this recreation was positioned – with solely 15 wickets having fallen simply previous to lunch on day three.

However the wicket got here to life, and Australia’s bowlers made essentially the most of it – notably Josh Hazlewood and his triple-wicket maiden.

1.42PM: WICKET! WARNER DISMISSED JUST SHY OF VICTORY

It’s over – David Warner finishes his profession on a DRS name, having introduced Australia to inside 11 runs of victory.

He falls sufferer to Sajid Khan, who traps him in entrance and earns the wicket after a overview.

Warner goes for 57 and receives one closing standing ovation from the group, after getting a hug or a handshake from each member of the Pakistan staff.

Australia will win this match, however Warner will be unable to hit the profitable runs.

It’s an emotional stroll again to the grandstand, for the ultimate time as a Take a look at batsman. But it surely has nonetheless been David Warner’s day.

1.39PM: MARNUS HITS 50, DEFICIT DOWN TO 11

Marnus brings up his nineteenth 50 in Take a look at match cricket, and his second on this Take a look at.

He had a down 2023, however this has been essentially the most fluid innings his positioned in a while. He’s began 2024 on the best path and maybe he’s gunning for that No.1 Take a look at batting rating as soon as once more.

Australia’s required runs is down to only 11.

1.30PM: AUSTRALIA 20 RUNS FROM VICTORY

They’re coming shortly now, as Marnus Labuschagne and David Warner rattle off the runs required for victory.

Australia is now simply 20 runs shy of a clear sweep victory – and the proper ending for Warner’s profession.

The pair have placed on 110 runs, and Labuschagne is on the verge becoming a member of Warner in notching a half-century.

The get together is about to start.

“He’s going to finish his profession as he desires it, on his phrases. Hopefully he’s there on the finish,” says Mark Waugh.

1.20PM: WARNER SAVED BY DRS, DROPPED CATCH

With 27 runs remaining, Pakistan have had yet another crack at turning party-pooper in David Warner’s farewell.

He’s trapped in entrance by Sajid Khan, on 53, and Pakistan assume they’ve their man. They name for a overview, and it seems shut… however DRS guidelines that it is just clipping the highest of the stumps, and so is saved by umpire’s name.

In the exact same over, captain Shan Masood spills a catchable providing from Warner – and it’s been that type of sequence.

When it’s your day, it’s your day.

1.15PM: WARNER CLOSES IN ON DREAM EXIT

Welcome again for the ultimate session of David Warner’s profession.

There’s 39 runs to go for an Australian staff chasing a sequence whitewash towards a valiant Pakistan.

David Warner continues to be there, and whereas a farewell century is past him he may nonetheless drag Australia to a different victory.

And probably the profitable runs, too.

12:55PM: WARNER’S REPLACEMENT DEBATE CONTINUES TO RAGE

The most popular subject in cricket, who’s Australia’s subsequent opener after David Warner retires, continues to set the agenda, with certainly one of cricket’s most revered voices posing some doubt on Steve Smith providing up his providers on the high of the order.

Fox Cricket’s Ian Smith baulked on the risk, questioning whether or not it could work.

“Say he failed 4 or 5 instances in a row, what then? You drop him again to 4?” Smith posed at lunch break.

Nevertheless the opportunity of a transfer towards a weaker opposition just like the West Indies may very well be the best platform for the Aussie nice.

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has repeatedly backed Cam Inexperienced to tackle the job, however did say Smith may thrive on the high.

“If somebody sticks their hand up I feel Australia must hear.” Vaughan stated.

“Perhaps Steve Smith wants a brand new problem.”

Till the West Indies sequence begins, all we will do is watch and wait.

12.31PM: LUNCH! AUSTRALIA CLOSE IN ON WIN TO FAREWELL WARNER

That’s lunch! Australia is simply 39 runs from victory, and it’s been a dream day for David Warner.

He’s unbeaten on 52 and has obtained three standing ovations for his closing Take a look at innings.

They cheered when he walked out to bat, once more when he introduced up his closing half-century and as soon as extra when he walked off undefeated for lunch.

It’s been a basic Warner innings, preventing arduous on a crumbling pitch however always pushing the tempo.

He’s added 91 with Marnus Labuschagne, who’s on 34, after Australia misplaced Usman Khawaja for a duck.

Be a part of us after the lunch break for the thrilling conclusion to Warner’s closing Take a look at.

12.28PM: WARNER NOTCHES FAIRYTALE 50 IN FINAL INNINGS

He will get there with a fast single labored off his pads behind sq..

It’s a muted celebration, however he will get a hug from Marnus Labuschagne and acknowledges his teammates and the followers across the floor.

It’s been a terrific innings on what may’ve been a tough runchase, knocking the half-century over at nearly a run a ball.

And don’t the group love him for it.

“He wrote this script… it’s a standing ovation for a half-century,” says Kerry O’Keeffe.

12.19PM: PAKISTAN BURN REVIEW ON MARNUS

Once you’re defending a small complete just like the 130 Pakistan has in entrance of them, every little thing has to go best for you.

But it surely’s simply not proper now. Powerful likelihood is being put down, balls are bouncing favourably for the Australians, and now a detailed name goes towards the vacationers as they chase a second wicket.

Sajid Khan hopes he has Marnus caught behind, and pushes via a overview, nevertheless it whistles previous the bat.

One overview burnt. Australia are simply 60 from victory. It’s wanting dire for Pakistan.

12.05PM: IS SMITH THE RIGHT CALL AS WARNER REPLACEMENT?

David Warner has raced to 32, and Australia wants only a additional 81 runs to safe victory.

However wanting forward, for a second, how will we really feel in regards to the Steve Smith possibility as Warner’s substitute on the high of the order?

Smith himself is open to the transfer, although not everyone seems to be as eager on it. Former selector Mark Waugh is reluctant to maneuver Smith from the center order, however concedes it may very well be a job Smith may make his personal.

“He looks like he’s in a little bit of a rut in the mean time Steve Smith. He’s actually not enjoying the best way he’d prefer to,” Waugh stated.

“Opening, I’m unsure. Is he going to be in for the lengthy haul? Can we then search for one other opener if he retires in 12 months time?

“I’m unsure about that. I’d want to go along with a youthful participant. I’ve stated Cameron Inexperienced can be my alternative.

“It’s a tough one for selectors, there’s no standout there. However perhaps… he can bat wherever, Steve Smith.”

We’ll discover out in just a few weeks when Australia performs the West Indies in a two-Take a look at sequence.

11.50AM: DROPPED! WARNER GETS LIFE IN AGGRESSIVE START

He’s going to exit with a bang, that’s for certain.

David Warner is on the cost in pursuit of this small goal, racing to 25 in fast time – however he’s driving his luck, skying a tricky likelihood off Sajid Khan.

Aamir Jamal, working backwards from mid-on, makes an enormous dive however the ball evades his outstretched hand.

“That’s why he’s one of many fashionable greats. 23 off 22, on this observe, on a fourth day…” stated Pakistan nice Wasim Akram final over.

However the goal is getting trimmed shortly. Australia at the moment are 92 from victory.

11.40AM: WARNER’S REGRET: ‘IF I HAD MY TIME AGAIN…’

David Warner is attempting to write down his farewell script right here – he’s 15 not out, and desperately attempting to dictate phrases of this chase towards Pakistan.

But when he had his time once more, he’d rewrite a good chunk of his profession, too.

The Aussie assault canine will retire as one of many nation’s finest ever batsmen, however following a profession usually laced with controversy, he says he simply hopes to have received again the belief of the Australian public.

“Through the years I do know I haven’t been everybody’s cup of tea however for me I’ve performed the sport as arduous as I can and to the very best of my capability. Hopefully I’ve regained that belief in everybody,” Warner stated on Fox Cricket.

Lots of people don’t get to see or get to know the individual. What you see on the sector, from after I first began I used to be that chirpy little fella on the market – and that was my position within the staff, to go on the market and get beneath the opposition’s pores and skin.

“Your first impression… you don’t get a second likelihood at that. I’ve tried to rebuild that belief and religion.

“I went two years after I was being referred to as the Reverand – I ended consuming for 2 and a half years and I actually loved that point. However I feel folks needed the previous Bull again.

“For me it was going on the market and enjoying with pleasure and keenness, and there’s different methods to go about it.

“I’ve toned it down a hell of so much and that’s the true individual that I’m. If I had my time once more, I’d in all probability present a bit extra endurance with my tongue and I’d chew it just a little bit extra.”

11.27AM: WICKET! KHAWAJA FALLS IN FIRST OVER

Oh wow! An absolute dream begin for Pakistan, and a nightmare for Usman Khawaja – after taking the strike to open up the second innings, Khawaja is dismissed for a duck inside the primary over and Australia are 1-0.

He’s trapped LBW by Sajid Khan, a good name which he instantly critiques. It’s umpire’s name on each influence and ball-tracking, however that’s not sufficient to overturn the on-field choice.

That concentrate on of 130 goes to look greater and greater with each wicket that falls.

Marnus Labuschagne joins Warner on the crease.

11.23AM: WARNER TIME! RETIRING STAR GETS HEROES WELCOME

David Warner has walked out for his closing Take a look at innings.

It’s an emotional event on the SCG, as Warner touches the Phil Hughes plaque simply outdoors the staff dressing room earlier than sharing an extended hug together with his mate, Usman Khawaja.

Pakistan are ready with a guard of honour, and there’s a shake of the hand with Pakistan captain Shan Masood, earlier than an additional congratulations from the umpires.

The stage is about. Can Warner give the group a particular reminiscence? Australia want 130 for victory.

11.15AM: ALL OUT! AUSTRALIA TO CHASE 130 FOR VICTORY

That’s it! Nathan Lyon finishes with three, bowling Hasan Ali for 5 to convey Pakistan’s innings to a detailed.

Pakistan are all out for 115, setting Australia a victory goal of 130.

That units the scene completely for David Warner – can he steer Australia to 1 final win? One other clear sweep?

It’s his time. It’s his day.

11.00AM: WICKET! JAMAL FALLS, PAKISTAN IN TROUBLE

One brings two!

This time it’s Aamir Jamal who falls the over after Rizwan, he goes for 18, once more falling for the Australian lure.

They put a person on the sq. leg boundary and Pat Cummins has Jamal pulling for six – however he didn’t fairly middling it, and Travis Head takes a easy outfield catch.

That double blow has put the clamps on this innings, and Pakistan’s lead of 123 is now wanting fairly skinny.

Hasan Ali and Mir Hamza within the center now.

10.55AM: WICKET! LYON GETS THE BREAKTHROUGH

The GOAT strikes. Mohammad Rizwan departs for 28, ending a vastly precious 42 run partnership.

The plan works, with Rizwan tickling a straight one all the way down to David Warner at leg slip.

The Aussies erupt. They wanted to wake the group up a bit, and that’s accomplished it.

Pakistan leads by 123.

10.50AM: PAKISTAN ‘TAKE THE WIND OUT OF AUSSIE SAILS’

Pat Cummins has been busy this morning, shifting the sector round, attempting bowling modifications.

He’s even introduced himself again into the assault.

However none of it’s working. This pair has now added 41 for the eighth wicket, prolonged the result in 122. And it’s formally in harmful territory for Australia.

“They’ve taken the wind out of the sails of the Ausssies,” says Mark Waugh.

Having thrown the ball to Hazlewood, Lyon, Head and himself, is it going to be all that lengthy earlier than we see Mitchell Starc?

10.40AM: AUSSIES DEPLOY DOUBLE-SPIN ATTACK

We bought 4 overs of Josh Hazlewood, with out the fireworks of final night, earlier than Pat Cummins turned to a two-pronged spin assault to get essentially the most out of this pitch.

Travis Head has changed Hazlewood. He had success final evening to get Babar Azam out caught behind, and with the pitch taking a whole lot of flip, Cummins is rolling with a twin Head-Nathan Lyon spinning mixture to get the breakthrough.

The lead, nevertheless, has grown previous 100. Pakistan leads by 104 now.

10.30AM: PAKISTAN MAKE BRIGHT START

It’s arduous going, however Pakistan are doing every little thing they want proper now.

Between Rizwan and Jamal, they’ve added 13 runs to the in a single day rating – nudging that lead in the direction of the century mark.

It’s 95 in the mean time, nonetheless with three wickets in hand. With each run that’s scored, Pakistan creep nearer to a mark that would fear Australia.

“The principle level for me is you possibly can see it’s very, very crumbly, Nathan Lyon be licking his lips, as will the Pakistani bowlers,” says former Australian coach Justin Langer on Channel 7.

“Curiously sufficient, it was Josh Hazlewood who took these wickets yesterday, Pakistan will likely be attacking the stumps and it’ll spin… each run Pakistan can get will likely be very important.”

10.10AM: THE STATS THAT GIVE PAKISTAN HOPE

– LACHLAN MCKIRDY

After Josh Hazlewood’s devastating spell late on day three, Pakistan crumbled to 7-68 with a lead of simply 82 going into Saturday morning.

And whereas the end result seems to be closely in Australia’s favour, historical past reveals that chasing any type of complete on the SCG has by no means been simple.

Solely 4 instances this century has a staff chased a complete of 100+ runs within the fourth innings and received on the SCG. And no staff has efficiently chased a complete within the fourth innings on the floor since 2013 when Australia ran down Sri Lanka with 5-141.

Whereas it’s unlikely to get that far, solely 5 instances in historical past has a staff efficiently chased down a complete of 200 runs or extra on the floor. The final of which was the very best chase on the floor, Australia’s 2-288 towards South Africa in January 2006.

Highest fourth innings run chases on the SCG

Australia – 2/288 v South Africa in January 2006

Australia 4/276 v England in February 1898

Australia 8/275 v England in December 1907

Australia 6/260 v New Zealand in November 1985

Australia 4/219 v England in December 1980

Australia 5/214 v England in February 1947

10.00AM: HAZLEWOOD GETS THINGS GOING ON DAY FOUR

Right here we go. Josh Hazlewood, final evening’s hero, will take the ball to begin issues off. He has 4-9 from his 5 overs.

Pakistan, holding onto an 82 run lead, desperately want a partnership. Rizwan and Jamal, who have been Pakistan’s highest runscorers within the first innings, are within the center.

Can they conjure one thing particular? And can Australia revert to their most well-liked plan of short-pitched bowling on the tail?

You’d say certainly not, contemplating how ruthless Hazlewood was when he hit the best areas late final evening.

However we’re about to seek out out.

9.45AM: GHOSTS OF CHASES PAST…

It appears seemingly that Australia will likely be chasing a modest victory goal at this time – it could take a rare effort for Pakistan so as to add one other 120, and push their lead past 200.

However that doesn’t imply anybody within the Australian camp is taking it flippantly.

You don’t must look far for a reminder of what can occur on this floor with a small goal.

In 1994 an Australian staff boasting greats Mark Taylor, David Boon and Mark Waugh, and led by Allan Border, was set a goal of 117.

“We bought bowled out for 111,” stated Waugh on Fox Cricket.

“However the factor is can Pakistan make one other 60 runs?”

9.30AM: GLORIOUS SUNSHINE FOR WARNER DAY 2.0

Hey from the SCG the place it’s a stunning sunny day, with the bottom beginning to refill with an expectant crowd hoping for a dream David Warner farewell.

Australia completed day three in extraordinary style, ripping the heart out of Pakistan’s center order and placing their victory plans firmly on ice.

Josh Hazlewood’s triple-wicket maiden was the cherry on high of a staggering closing session through which Australia, firstly, conceded a 14-run first-innings lead after which ran riot thereafter – lowering Pakistan to 7-68 at stumps in a frenetic closing hour.

What’s going to occur at this time? Nicely, the pitch shortly transitioned from ‘bowlers’ graveyard’ to ‘full minefield’ sooner or later yesterday, so something may occur.

Pakistan holds an 82-run lead and can do every little thing inside their energy to stretch that, with their closing three wickets, to a goal of 150.

After which it is going to be Australia’s likelihood to chase a clear sweep and the perfect Warner ship off.

We’ll be right here all the best way.

9:00AM THE SUN SHINES OVER THE SCG – FOR NOW!

With only a bit over an hour earlier than play begins, the solar is out and the SCG is wanting an image.

The forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology is for a cloudy day with only a 20 per cent likelihood of rain over Sydney so we are going to get a end result at this time … assured!

HAZLEWOOD SETS IDEAL TARGET FOR TRICKY CHASE

— Tim Michell

Josh Hazlewood has set a goal of bowling Pakistan out with a lead of lower than 130 as Australia seems to clinch a 3-0 sequence victory on day 4 on the SCG.

The match scenario couldn’t be arrange extra completely for David Warner, who’s all however sure to play his final Take a look at innings on Saturday.

Pakistan crashed from 2-58 to 7-68 in a chaotic end to the third day as Hazlewood took three wickets in an over after Travis Head and Nathan Lyon uncovered the guests’ delicate underbelly.

“As we’ve got seen with the wicket, it’s fairly powerful. Below 100 can be excellent however something below 130 I feel can be excellent,” Hazlewood advised Fox Cricket.

Hazlewood stated Warner can be “clearly key” to Australia’s probabilities of capping a hard-fought sequence in type.

“He’s at all times good in these type of chases to get a fast 40 or 50 and actually blunt the assault immediately as we’ve got seen for the very best a part of 10 or 12 years now. He’s clearly key in that chase,” he stated.

Simply don’t anticipate Pat Cummins to name on Warner for a bowl.

“Perhaps at 10 and 11 if we’ve got bought them in collectively,” Hazlewood stated.

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