Scrappy Wade helps Australia through

Jan 13, 2017

Australia chose to bat on a scorching afternoon at the Gabba, and fielded two debutants, Chris Lynn and Billy Stanlake•Cricket Australia/Getty Images

Lynn showcased his BBL form with some impetuous blows•Cricket Australia/Getty Images

Matthew Wade used an assortment of sweeps to accrue runs through the middle overs•Getty Images

After a strong start, Azhar Ali pulled up with a hamstring tear•Cricket Australia/Getty Images

... seemed to be a little under the weather in the middle of his third over•AFP

Mohammad Amir reaped rewards for a disciplined start. He removed David Warner and Steven Smith off consecutive deliveries•Cricket Australia/Getty Images

Imad Wasim had two batsmen nicking off with his non-turning offbreaks•Cricket Australia/Getty Images

Mohammad Rizwan played a part in four of the first five Australia wickets•Getty Images

Sharjeel Khan fell soon thereafter, picking out mid-on•Getty Images

Mohammad Rizwan struggled for fluency during his 21 as Pakistan failed to keep the asking rate in check•Getty Images

After Australia slumped to 5 for 78, Glenn Maxwell used a straight bat early in his innings to resuscitate the hosts•Cricket Australia/Getty Images

However, Wade's maiden ODI hundred helped Australia recover to 9 for 268•Getty Images

Debutant Billy Stanlake showed off his snazzy socks in his pre-delivery jump but ... •Cricket Australia/Getty Images

There were smiles all around in the Australian camp as they wrapped up a 92-run win•Cricket Australia/Getty Images