Twenty20 Thrill Seekers
On Friday Night you all trekked far and wide to see Australia win their first in three attempts in this format over Pakistan, the reigning world champions, and provide encouragement ahead of the next World Twenty20 in the Caribbean starting in April.
Australia staged a strong comeback given they lost 9-73 and were all out in the 19th over and only Clarke (32), David Warner (24) and David Hussey (40 not out) reached double figures.
But Australia were even better with the ball, as besides Tait, Dirk Nannes, Shane Watson and Mitchell Johnson all bowled timely maidens and Nannes conceded just two runs in the penultimate over.
Watson finished with 2-24 and leg spinner Steven Smith took 2-34 on international debut, wickets in his third and fourth overs giving his side the ascendancy.
Gul (10) was the only Pakistan batsman to reach double figures behind the Akmals, but his inability to get Nannes away in the 19th over was costly.
The crowd of 60,054 was the biggest of the season.
Clarke said he had to keep attacking if Australia were to win and paid tribute to his bowlers' efforts.
"We got there. It was an amazing performance with the ball and in the field as well. The guys did really well," he said.
The other exciting event that took place at the Twenty20 was the PURPLE CARPET.
We had Heidi Valkenburg and Megan Hustwaite hosting the event.
Everyone who walked out onto the carpet looked sensational on the carpet and was definitely wearing their best outfits.
Click on the Snapparazzi to check out how FABULOUS you all looked at the event!
Fast Fact
Most cricket grounds have the pitch running north to south. This is so the setting sun doesn’t get in the batsmen’s eyes.
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