• Australia defeated Pakistan in the third and final T20I by seven wickets.

  • Marcus Stoinis bagged the Player of the Match award for his explosive batting.

Twitter erupts as Marcus Stoinis, bowlers lead Australia to 3-0 whitewash over Pakistan in T20I series
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Australia completed a dominant 3-0 series victory against Pakistan in the T20I series, defeating them by 7 wickets in the third match at Hobart. The Pakistan team, after being restricted to a modest total of 117, could not withstand the pressure from Australia’s all-round performance. Marcus Stoinis was the standout performer with the bat, scoring a quickfire 61 runs, while the bowlers, led by Aaron Hardie and Adam Zampa, did an excellent job in restricting Pakistan’s batting lineup. This comprehensive victory saw Australia maintain control from the very first over and leave Pakistan with no room to recover, completing the whitewash in style.

Pakistan’s struggles with the bat

Pakistan, opting to bat first, found themselves in early trouble as Australia’s bowlers wreaked havoc. They struggled to form any significant partnerships, with the highest score coming from Babar Azam, who managed 41 runs. Other than Azam, no batter could adapt to the pace and bounce offered by the pitch. Usman Khan and Salman Agha’s dismissals proved crucial in derailing their innings. Despite a few late runs from Shaheen Afridi and Sufiyan Muqeem, Pakistan were bundled out for a total of 117 in just 18.1 overs.

Australia’s bowlers set the tone

Australia’s bowlers produced a clinical performance, dominating throughout Pakistan’s innings. Zampa was exceptional, using his craft to pick up two key wickets while controlling the middle overs, and his spell was instrumental in breaking Pakistan’s momentum. Hardie was equally impressive, finishing with three wickets and providing timely breakthroughs. Spencer Johnson and Nathan Ellis provided solid support, keeping the pressure on Pakistan’s batters. Zampa’s economy rate of just 2.75 from his four overs showcased his mastery over the conditions, while Hardie’s consistency meant Pakistan never found any rhythm. The bowlers’ disciplined line and lengths kept Pakistan under pressure from the start to the end.

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Marcus Stoinis powers Australia to victory

Chasing a small target of 118, Australia lost two early wickets but Stoinis’ aggressive knock ensured the result was never in doubt. With 61 runs off 27 balls, Stoinis dominated the Pakistan bowlers, hitting five fours and five sixes. His powerful strokes, particularly against the spinners, left Pakistan with no chance of defending the low total. Despite the early loss of Matthew Short and Jake Fraser-McGurk, Stoinis built a crucial partnership with Josh Inglis, who also contributed 27 runs. The pair brought Australia closer to victory, and Stoinis’ explosive hitting finished the match with 52 balls to spare. His performance highlighted the depth in Australia’s batting lineup and their dominance in the series.

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