Pakistan Wins ODI Series in Australia After 22 Years
Pakistan cricket team had an amazing performance in the third and final One-Day International (ODI) against Australia, winning the series for the first time in 22 years. This victory was a huge achievement for Pakistan, who played well in all areas of the game, especially with their bowling. The match took place in Australia, and Pakistan showed great strength and determination to win.
Pakistan Bowlers Shine Against Australia
Pakistan’s captain, Mohammad Rizwan, won the toss and chose to field first. Australia was missing several key players, such as Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Marnus Labuschagne, and Steve Smith, as they were preparing for their Test series against India. This gave Pakistan a good chance to take control. Pakistan’s bowlers took full advantage of this, with Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah both taking three wickets. Haris Rauf picked up two wickets, and Mohammad Hasnain took one, leaving Australia struggling at just 88-6 in 20.3 overs.
Australia Struggles Against Pakistan’s Bowlers
The Australian batsmen had a tough time against Pakistan’s bowlers. Matthew Short was the only player to score some runs, getting 20 runs from 30 balls. Cooper Connolly was forced to leave the field after being hit on the hand by Mohammad Hasnain’s delivery. Other players like Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell were out quickly. Pakistan’s bowlers made sure Australia could not score many runs, and they finished their innings with a low total.
Pakistan’s Strong Start in the Chase
When Team came to bat, their openers, Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique, got off to a great start, scoring 84 runs together. Ayub made 42 runs, and Shafique added 37 runs. They played aggressively and with control, helping Pakistan move closer to the target. However, Lance Morris, the Australian fast bowler, took both their wickets in the 18th over, giving the Australian crowd something to cheer about. But Rizwan (30 not out) and Babar Azam (28 not out) finished the job and led Pakistan to a nine-wicket victory.
Pakistan Wins Historic ODI Series in Australia
This win in the third ODI helped Pakistan claim a historic series victory in Australia. Team had earlier won by nine wickets in Adelaide, and despite losing the first match of the series on November 4, their performance kept improving. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to keep the same lineup for the final match, which proved to be a smart choice. Pakistan’s strong performances with both bat and ball made sure they won the series and achieved something special.
