Matthew Wade got Australia over the line in stunning fashion in Dubai, as they secured their place in Sunday’s T20 World Cup final against New Zealand, who beat England in the first semi-final.
Australia needed 37 runs off the last 18 balls, with Wade and Marcus Stoinis at the crease. Hasan Ali dropped Wade in the deep in the 19th over, and the wicketkeeper then hit three incredible sixes in a row to seal the win with six deliveries to spare.
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan had earlier put on another impressive opening partnership, with Rizwan finishing on 67.
Fakhar Zaman added an unbeaten half-century to get Pakistan up to 176/4 off their 20 overs, on what looked to be a good pitch.
Aaron Finch fell for a golden duck in the opening over, with Shaheen Shah Afridi producing a new-ball clinic. Shadab Khan then took four wickets, including the big one of David Warner for 49, as Pakistan appeared to take control
But Wade had other ideas, as the tournament served up another semi-final classic.
