Pakistan Vs Australia 3rd T20

Pakistan Vs Australia 3rd T20,The Pakistan cricket team’s tour of Australia concluded with a disappointing 3-0 series whitewash, with the third and final T20I match proving to be a particularly challenging encounter. Despite winning the toss and electing to bat first, Pakistan’s batting lineup struggled to gain momentum against the disciplined Australian bowling attack.

Pakistan’s Batting Woes Continue

Pakistan’s batting performance in the third T20I was a continuation of their struggles throughout the series. The top order failed to deliver, with key players like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan unable to make significant contributions. The middle order also struggled to provide the necessary support, resulting in a below-par total of 117 runs.

Australian Bowling Attack Shines

The Australian bowlers were exceptional in the third T20I, consistently bowling tight lines and lengths. Aaron Hardie, Adam Zampa, and Spencer Johnson were particularly impressive, picking up crucial wickets and restricting Pakistan’s scoring rate. Hardie’s figures of 3/21 were particularly noteworthy, as he dismantled the Pakistan batting lineup with his accurate bowling. 

Australia’s Clinical Chasing

Chasing a modest target of 118 runs, Australia made light work of the chase, reaching the target in just 11.2 overs. Marcus Stoinis played a blistering knock of 61 runs off 27 balls, finishing the game with a flurry of boundaries. His aggressive batting display highlighted the difference in class between the two teams.  

Key Takeaways from the Series

The 3-0 series whitewash against Australia has exposed several weaknesses in the Pakistan cricket team. The batting lineup, in particular, needs significant improvement to compete at the highest level. The team’s inability to consistently score runs and build partnerships has been a major concern.

The bowling attack, while showing glimpses of promise, also needs to be more consistent. The bowlers need to improve their ability to bowl accurate yorkers and slower deliveries to outfox the opposition batsmen.

Pakistan Vs Australia 3rd T20 Score Card

Pakistan (20 overs maximum)
Batting R B M 4s 6s SR
c Bartlett b Johnson 9 7 7 1 0 128.57
b Zampa 41 28 57 4 0 146.42
c Short b Zampa 24 19 22 3 0 126.31
c Ellis b Hardie 3 4 3 0 0 75.00
lbw b Hardie 1 9 7 0 0 11.11
run out (Johnson) 10 8 16 1 0 125.00
c Short b Hardie 1 8 5 0 0 12.50
c Stoinis b Ellis 5 10 21 0 0 50.00
c †Inglis b Bartlett 16 12 15 2 1 133.33
not out 0 2 6 0 0 0.00
b Johnson 1 3 3 0 0 33.33
Extras (lb 1, nb 1, w 4) 6
Total
18.1 Ov (RR: 6.44)
117
Fall of wickets: 1-17 (Sahibzada Farhan, 1.4 ov), 2-61 (Haseebullah Khan, 6.5 ov), 3-64 (Usman Khan, 7.3 ov), 4-70 (Salman Agha, 9.4 ov), 5-91 (Babar Azam, 12.3 ov), 6-92 (Irfan Khan, 13.1 ov), 7-92 (Abbas Afridi, 13.5 ov), 8-116 (Shaheen Shah Afridi, 16.5 ov), 9-116 (Jahandad Khan, 17.3 ov), 10-117 (Sufiyan Muqeem, 18.1 ov) • DRS
Bowling O M R W ECON 0s 4s 6s WD NB
3 0 25 1 8.33 7 2 1 0 0
3.1 0 24 2 7.57 8 3 0 1 0
1 0 15 0 15.00 1 3 0 1 0
3 0 20 1 6.66 7 1 0 0 0
4 0 11 2 2.75 13 0 0 0 0
4 1 21 3 5.25 14 2 0 2 1
Australia  (T: 118 runs from 20 overs)
Batting R B 4s 6s SR
c Irfan Khan b Shaheen Shah Afridi 2 4 0 0 50.00
c Usman Khan b Jahandad Khan 18 11 4 0 163.63
c Haris Rauf b Abbas Afridi 27 24 4 0 112.50
not out 61 27 5 5 225.92
not out 7 3 0 1 233.33
Extras (lb 1, nb 1, w 1) 3
Total
11.2 Ov (RR: 10.41)
118/3
Did not bat: 

Fall of wickets: 1-16 (Matthew Short, 2.1 ov), 2-30 (Jake Fraser-McGurk, 3.3 ov), 3-85 (Josh Inglis, 9.5 ov) • DRS
Bowling O M R W ECON 0s 4s 6s WD NB
3 0 43 1 14.33 6 5 3 1 0
3 0 17 1 5.66 10 3 0 0 0
3 0 34 0 11.33 5 3 2 0 0
1 0 9 0 9.00 0 1 0 0 0
1.2 0 14 1 10.50 3 1 1 0 1

Looking Ahead

Pakistan will need to learn from their mistakes and take corrective measures to improve their performance in future series. The team management will need to identify the areas of weakness and work on developing the players’ skills.

The focus should be on building a strong batting lineup that can consistently score runs. The team should also work on improving its fielding standards, as dropped catches and missed run-outs can prove costly in T20 cricket.

In conclusion, the Pakistan cricket team’s tour of Australia has been a disappointing one. The team will need to work hard to address the issues that have been exposed and return to winning ways.

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