In an exciting turnaround, Pakistan dominated Australia in the second ODI of the three-match series at Adelaide Oval on Friday, leveling the series 1-1. The win came after a brilliant all-round performance from the Pakistani team, led by openers Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique, and a devastating five-wicket haul from Haris Rauf.
Key Highlights:
- Saim Ayub (82) and Abdullah Shafique (64*) formed a spectacular opening partnership, accumulating a solid 137-run stand for the first wicket.
- Pakistan easily chased down Australia’s modest target of 164 runs, losing just one wicket and finishing with 141 balls remaining.
- Saim Ayub, despite falling just 18 runs short of a maiden half-century, played an aggressive knock to set the tone.
- Haris Rauf was the star with the ball, taking a remarkable 5 wickets and helping dismantle Australia’s batting lineup.
Match Summary:
Australia was bundled out for just 163, thanks to Rauf’s lethal pace bowling and strong support from Pakistan’s bowlers. In response, Pakistan’s openers showcased their dominance, with Shafique remaining unbeaten to guide the team to a comprehensive victory.
Playing XIs:
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Salman Ali Agha (vc), Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain.
Australia: Matt Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steve Smith, Josh Inglis (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa.
This victory marks a significant milestone for Pakistan, as it is their first win over Australia on home soil since 2017. The series now heads into a decider, making the final match all the more thrilling.
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