Pakistan Vs Australia 2nd ODI In a stunning display of cricketing, Pakistan outclassed Australia by a convincing margin of nine wickets in the second One-Day International (ODI) of their ongoing tour. The match, held at the Adelaide Oval, witnessed a complete dismantling of the Australian batting lineup by Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack, followed by a clinical chase by their top-order batsmen.
Australia’s Struggle with the Bat
Australia’s innings got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets and failing to build any significant partnerships. The Pakistani bowlers, led by the fiery pace duo of Haris Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi, exploited the conditions perfectly, bowling a disciplined line and length. Rauf, in particular, was unplayable, finishing with impressive figures of 5/29.
Steve Smith, as usual, was the lone bright spot for Australia, scoring a gritty 35 runs. However, his efforts were not enough to salvage the innings as the Australian batting order crumbled under pressure. The hosts were eventually bundled out for a paltry total of 163 runs in 35 overs.
Pakistan’s Clinical Chase
In reply, Pakistan’s openers, Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique, got off to a cautious start, weathering the early storm. However, once they settled down, they began to accelerate, putting on a solid partnership. Shafique, in particular, was in sublime form, smashing the Australian bowlers to all parts of the ground.
Saim Ayub, though relatively subdued, played a crucial role in anchoring the innings. The duo added 137 runs for the opening wicket, setting the platform for a comfortable chase. With the required run rate well within reach, Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique finished the job with ease, guiding Pakistan to a comprehensive victory.
Key Performances
- Haris Rauf: The star of the show for Pakistan, Rauf’s fiery spell dismantled the Australian batting lineup. His figures of 5/29 were the highlight of the match.
- Abdullah Shafique: Played a brilliant knock of 64 runs, setting the tone for Pakistan’s successful chase.
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
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Matthew Short
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c Babar Azam b Shaheen Shah Afridi | 19 | 15 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 126.66 | ||
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Jake Fraser-McGurk
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lbw b Shaheen Shah Afridi | 13 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 130.00 | ||
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Steven Smith
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c †Mohammad Rizwan b Mohammad Hasnain | 35 | 48 | 80 | 5 | 1 | 72.91 | ||
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Josh Inglis †
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c †Mohammad Rizwan b Haris Rauf | 18 | 25 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 72.00 | ||
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Marnus Labuschagne
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c †Mohammad Rizwan b Haris Rauf | 6 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 54.54 | ||
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Aaron Hardie
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c †Mohammad Rizwan b Haris Rauf | 14 | 29 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 48.27 | ||
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Glenn Maxwell
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b Haris Rauf | 16 | 21 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 76.19 | ||
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Pat Cummins (c)
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c †Mohammad Rizwan b Haris Rauf | 13 | 17 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 76.47 | ||
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Mitchell Starc
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c †Mohammad Rizwan b Naseem Shah | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 | ||
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Adam Zampa
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b Shaheen Shah Afridi | 18 | 21 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 85.71 | ||
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Josh Hazlewood
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not out | 2 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 22.22 | ||
| Extras | (lb 2, w 6) | 8 | |||||||
| Total |
35 Ov (RR: 4.65)
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163 | |||||||
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Fall of wickets: 1-21 (Jake Fraser-McGurk, 2.2 ov), 2-41 (Matthew Short, 6.1 ov), 3-79 (Josh Inglis, 13.3 ov), 4-87 (Marnus Labuschagne, 15.5 ov), 5-101 (Steven Smith, 20.5 ov), 6-121 (Aaron Hardie, 25.2 ov), 7-129 (Glenn Maxwell, 27.2 ov), 8-130 (Mitchell Starc, 28.2 ov), 9-146 (Pat Cummins, 31.4 ov), 10-163 (Adam Zampa, 34.6 ov)
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
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Shaheen Shah Afridi
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8 | 1 | 26 | 3 | 3.25 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Naseem Shah
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10 | 0 | 65 | 1 | 6.50 | 35 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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Mohammad Hasnain
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6 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 4.50 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Haris Rauf
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8 | 0 | 29 | 5 | 3.62 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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Saim Ayub
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3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 4.66 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
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Saim Ayub
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c Hazlewood b Zampa | 82 | 71 | 91 | 5 | 6 | 115.49 | ||
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Abdullah Shafique
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not out | 64 | 69 | 114 | 4 | 3 | 92.75 | ||
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Babar Azam
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not out | 15 | 20 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 75.00 | ||
| Extras | (lb 1, nb 1, w 6) | 8 | |||||||
| Total |
26.3 Ov (RR: 6.37)
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169/1 | |||||||
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Did not bat: Mohammad Rizwan (c)†, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Irfan Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi,
Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain
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Fall of wickets: 1-137 (Saim Ayub, 20.2 ov) • DRS
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
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Mitchell Starc
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4 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 7.00 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
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Josh Hazlewood
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7 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 5.28 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Pat Cummins
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7 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 5.00 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Adam Zampa
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6.3 | 1 | 44 | 1 | 6.76 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
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Aaron Hardie
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2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12.00 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Impact on the Series
With this convincing win, Pakistan leveled the three-match ODI series 1-1. The series now heads to Sydney for the decisive third ODI, where both teams will be eager to clinch the series.
A Tactical Masterclass
Pakistan’s victory was a result of a well-rounded performance across all departments. Their bowlers were disciplined and accurate, their fielders were sharp, and their batsmen were clinical. The team’s tactical acumen was also on display, as they adapted to the conditions and executed their plans to perfection.
Effect of this win of Pakistan in series
This win will undoubtedly boost Pakistan’s confidence, and they will be looking to carry this momentum into the final ODI. Australia, on the other hand, will need to regroup and find a way to bounce back. The third ODI promises to be an exciting contest between two evenly matched teams.
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