Pakistan Vs Australia – 3rd ODI

Pakistan Vs Australia – 3rd ODI, The third and final ODI between Australia and Pakistan at the Optus Stadium in Perth witnessed a dominant display by the visiting side. Pakistan, after winning the toss, opted to bowl first and immediately put Australia under pressure. The Australian batting lineup, which had shown glimpses of brilliance in the previous matches, struggled to cope with the fiery pace and accurate line and length of the Pakistani bowlers.

Australian Struggles with the Bat

The Australian openers, Matthew Short  and Jake Fraser-McGurk, got off to a cautious start, but the introduction of Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf proved to be too much for them. Both openers were dismissed early, leaving Australia reeling at a low score. The middle order, including Josh Inglis (c) and Cooper Connolly , also failed to deliver, as they were unable to counter the disciplined bowling attack of Pakistan.

Pakistan’s Bowling Mastery

Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf were the standout performers for Pakistan with the ball. Afridi, in particular, was unplayable, swinging the ball both ways and picking up wickets at regular intervals. Rauf, on the other hand, consistently bowled at a high pace and troubled the Australian batsmen with his short-pitched deliveries.

A Comfortable Chase for Pakistan

Chasing a modest target of 141 runs, Pakistan openers Saim Ayub  and Abdullah Shafique got off to a steady start. They played cautiously initially, but as the innings progressed, they started to accelerate. The both added a solid partnership, taking Pakistan closer to the target.

Babar Azam Finishes the Job

With the target in sight, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan came to the crease. The Pakistani captain, who had been in exceptional form throughout the series, continued his good work. He played a classy innings, hitting boundaries at will. Rizwan contributed with a valuable knock. The duo finished the chase with ease, sealing a comprehensive victory for Pakistan.

A Historic Series Win

With this victory, Pakistan clinched the ODI series 2-1, marking their first ODI series win in Australia in 22 years. The performance of the Pakistani team was impressive, and it was a testament to their hard work and dedication. The bowlers were outstanding, the batsmen were clinical, and the fielding was sharp. This victory will undoubtedly boost the confidence of the Pakistani team and will be a significant moment in their cricketing history.

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