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Pakistan lost against Australia on Thursday by a margin of 41 runs. The team looked like winning at some moments but could not handle the pressure as they were bundled out in the run chase.

Having won the toss, Sarfaraz put Australia into bat first. He regretted his decision as Aussie openers Aaron Finch and David Warner put on batting masterclass. However, after a 146 run stand, Finch was the first to depart for 84. On the other hand, David Warner completed his first hundred in this world cup.

But the middle order failed miserably as there are hardly any contributions from other players. Pakistan came back into the game slowly, as they took wickets at important stages. Mohammad Amir was the stand out performer with the ball. He managed 5 wickets in his spell and ensured Australia were bowled out for 307.

Initially set to cross 350, Australia were all out for a mere 307.

Pakistan did not have the best of starts. They lost opener Fakhar Zaman for a duck in the third over. However, Babar Azam and Imam Ul Haq put up a 50 run partnership.

Once Babar was dismissed, Mohammed Hafeez lead the team from the front. Meanwhile, Imam scored a half century in the process. However, he lost his wicket at an important stage. As soon as Hafeez was caught out, Pakistan lost all recognized batsmen apart from Sarfaraz Ahmed.

The Pakistan skipper played an anchor role with the tail enders. Much to the surprise, Hasan Ali played some big shots to bring Pakistan into the game. But Wahab Riaz is the man for Pakistan with the bat.

Unusually Riaz played a match defining innings. He scored 45 runs from just 39 balls. But Mitchell Starc took 2 wickets in the 45th over to swing the match. On the other hand, Sarfaraz Ahmed was run out at the end to hand Australia an easy win.

Here is how Twitter reacted to Australia win

What a game! @cricketworldcup Thanks for staying away ☔️ #AUSvPAK

— Isa Guha (@isaguha) June 12, 2019

Reasons behind Pakistan's loss

1) 4 specialist bowlers only
2) Three dropped catches
3) Bowled too short in first half
4) Over reliance on senior batsmen

Shadab as 5th bowler would have saved 20 runs or Haris as extra batsman would have scored 30-40 runs. #AusvPak

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) June 12, 2019

India beat Australia by 36 runs
Australia beat Pakistan by 41 runs

Australia ne Baap ka badla Bete se liya ???#AUSvPAK #PAKvAUS

— Mahesh Vikram Hegde ?? (@mvmeet) June 12, 2019

Don't blame Pakistan cricket team for disappointing you, blame yourself for expecting too much from them.

— Kaleemullah Khan (@Kaleemullah_10) June 12, 2019

Why would you take single on the ball and bring number 11 batsman back on strike? Pakistan's NRR is already bad. This margin of defeat could have been reduced further. #AusvPak

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) June 12, 2019

Pakistan with 5 games left and needing a minimum of 4 wins:

India
South Africa
New Zealand
Afghanistan
Bangladesh #CWC19

— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) June 12, 2019

Pakistan cricket team is like that one crush who keeps leading you on, dropping hints and then marries her cousin shabbir

— ?? (@curljhung) June 12, 2019

?India beat Australia by 36 runs
?Australia beat Pakistan by 41 runs

India beat Pakistan by 77 runs ??? #INDvPAK #PAKvAUS #AUSvPAK

— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) June 12, 2019

Since Asif's wicket Pakistan have scored 100 off 80 balls
Sarfraz, the only recognized batsman left, has scored 22 off 28.

Samajh se bahar hai yeh team?‍♂️

— Hassan Cheema (@mediagag) June 12, 2019

https://twitter.com/AjeebBaatHay/status/1138849395548524545

FUCK THE RESULT!!!

Whatever happens here, let's file a petition to force Pakistan to open the inning with Hasan and Wahab. ?
#AUSvPAK

— Zuhaib (@XuhaibAhmad) June 12, 2019

Good fight Pakistan … good win Australia.. but I feel both Teams can and need to improve … if they want to win this thing. Still along way to go. India and England still the stand out favourites.

— Dean Jones AM (@ProfDeano) June 12, 2019