• Pakistan defeated Australia in the 3rd ODI and clinched the 3-match series 2-1.

  • It was Pakistan's first series win in Australia since 2002.

Cricket fraternity reacts as Pakistan beat Australia in 3rd ODI to secure historic series win
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In an exciting encounter at Perth Stadium, Pakistan triumphed over Australia by 8 wickets in the third and final match of the ODI series. Electing to bowl first after winning the toss, Pakistan delivered a commanding performance with both bat and ball, sealing a historic ODI series victory—their first in Australia since 2002 and the first bilateral series win in 22 years.

Australia’s struggles with batting

Australia’s innings got off to a steady start with Matthew Short scoring 22 runs off 30 deliveries, including a four. However, the middle order struggled to maintain momentum. Jake Fraser McGurk and Aaron Hardie chipped in with 7 and 12 runs respectively, while Josh Inglis and Cooper Connolly failed to make significant contributions, scoring just 7 and 7 runs. Sean Abbott was the top scorer for the Sixers, amassing 30 runs off 41 balls, including two fours and a six. Despite his efforts, Australia was bowled out for 140 runs in 31.5 overs, falling short of Pakistan’s target.

Pakistan’s dominant performance

Chasing a modest target of 141 runs, Pakistan displayed remarkable composure and efficiency. Opening the batting, Saim Ayub anchored the innings with a solid 42 runs off 52 balls, hitting four fours and a six. Abdullah Shafique added 37 runs off 53 balls, providing stability at the top of the order. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan contributed valuable runs, scoring 28 and 30 respectively, with Rizwan hitting two sixes. Pakistan reached the target comfortably with eight wickets in hand and 3.5 overs to spare.

Exceptional bowling displays

Pakistan’s bowling unit was exceptional, restricting Australia to 140 all out. Shaheen Afridi led the charge with an impressive 3 wickets for 32 runs in his 8.5 overs, while Naseem Shah matched his performance with 3 wickets for 54 runs in his 9 overs. Haris Rauf and Mohammad Hasnain also made significant contributions, taking 2 wickets each. Their disciplined bowling ensured that Australia never got going, securing an 8-wicket victory for Pakistan.

Historic series victory

With this win, Pakistan clinched the ODI series 2-1, marking their first series win in Australia since 2002. Their convincing victories at the Adelaide Oval and Perth Stadium have not only ended a 22-year drought in bilateral series wins but also established Pakistan as a formidable side in Australian conditions. This historic achievement highlights Pakistan’s growth and resilience in international cricket.

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