Pakistan vs Australia: A Thrilling Second T20I proved to be a nail-biting encounter, with the hosts emerging victorious by a narrow margin of 13 runs. The match, played at the Sydney Cricket Ground, witnessed a thrilling contest between bat and ball, with both teams showcasing their skills and determination.
Australia’s Batting Performance
Australia, batting first, got off to a promising start, with openers Matthew Short and Aaron Finch putting on a solid partnership. However, the introduction of Pakistan’s pace attack, led by the fiery Haris Rauf, disrupted the Australian innings. Rauf picked up four wickets, including the prized scalp of Finch, as Australia struggled to maintain momentum.
Despite the early setbacks, Australia managed to post a respectable total of 147/9 in their 20 overs. Matthew Short top-scored for the hosts with a well-crafted 32 runs.
Pakistan’s Chase
Pakistan vs Australia: A Thrilling Second T20I Chasing a modest target of 148, Pakistan got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets. However, a crucial partnership between Usman Khan and Irfan Khan brought Pakistan back into the game. The duo played some aggressive shots, taking the game deep into the final overs.
With the required run rate increasing, Pakistan needed to accelerate. However, the Australian bowlers, led by the impressive Spencer Johnson, tightened the screws. Johnson picked up a remarkable five-wicket haul, dismantling the Pakistan batting lineup and securing a thrilling victory for Australia.
Key Performances
- Haris Rauf (Pakistan): Rauf’s fiery spell with the ball was instrumental in restricting Australia’s scoring. His four-wicket haul was a standout performance.
- Spencer Johnson (Australia): Johnson’s exceptional bowling figures of 5/26 were crucial in securing the victory for Australia. His ability to swing the ball and bowl accurate yorkers proved too much for the Pakistan batsmen.
- Usman Khan (Pakistan): Khan’s valiant effort with the bat, scoring a crucial 54 runs, kept Pakistan in the hunt. His partnership with Irfan Khan was the highlight of Pakistan’s innings.
Series Implications
With this victory, Australia took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. The final match, scheduled to be played in Hobart, will now be a dead rubber. Pakistan will be looking to salvage some pride and avoid a clean sweep.
Overall, the second T20I between Pakistan and Australia was a thrilling contest that showcased the unpredictability of T20 cricket. Both teams displayed moments of brilliance, but it was Australia who emerged victorious in the end.
Score Card of Pakistan vs Australia: A Thrilling Second T20I
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Matthew Short
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b Abbas Afridi | 32 | 17 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 188.23 | ||
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Jake Fraser-McGurk
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c Agha Salman b Haris Rauf | 20 | 9 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 222.22 | ||
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Josh Inglis (c)†
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c Sufiyan Muqeem b Haris Rauf | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
|
Glenn Maxwell
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c Sahibzada Farhan b Sufiyan Muqeem | 21 | 20 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 105.00 | ||
|
Marcus Stoinis
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c Abbas Afridi b Sufiyan Muqeem | 14 | 15 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 93.33 | ||
|
Tim David
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c Abbas Afridi b Haris Rauf | 18 | 19 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 94.73 | ||
|
Aaron Hardie
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c †Mohammad Rizwan b Abbas Afridi | 28 | 23 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 121.73 | ||
|
Xavier Bartlett
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b Haris Rauf | 5 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 55.55 | ||
|
Nathan Ellis
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not out | 1 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 | ||
|
Spencer Johnson
|
c Sahibzada Farhan b Abbas Afridi | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
|
Adam Zampa
|
not out | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
| Extras | (b 3, lb 1, w 4) | 8 | |||||||
| Total |
20 Ov (RR: 7.35)
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147/9 | |||||||
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Fall of wickets: 1-52 (Jake Fraser-McGurk, 3.4 ov), 2-52 (Josh Inglis, 3.6 ov), 3-56 (Matthew Short, 4.6 ov), 4-86 (Marcus Stoinis, 9.5 ov), 5-95 (Glenn Maxwell, 11.3 ov), 6-115 (Tim David, 14.6 ov), 7-139 (Xavier Bartlett, 18.1 ov), 8-146 (Aaron Hardie, 19.4 ov), 9-146 (Spencer Johnson, 19.5 ov) • DRS
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Shaheen Shah Afridi
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4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 9.75 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
|
Naseem Shah
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4 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11.00 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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Haris Rauf
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4 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 5.50 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
|
Abbas Afridi
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4 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 4.25 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
|
Sufiyan Muqeem
|
4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mohammad Rizwan (c)†
|
c David b Johnson | 16 | 26 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 61.53 | ||
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Babar Azam
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c Ellis b Bartlett | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | ||
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Sahibzada Farhan
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c Bartlett b Johnson | 5 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | ||
|
Usman Khan
|
c Bartlett b Johnson | 52 | 38 | 59 | 4 | 1 | 136.84 | ||
|
Salman Agha
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c †Inglis b Johnson | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
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Irfan Khan
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not out | 37 | 28 | 53 | 4 | 1 | 132.14 | ||
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Abbas Afridi
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c Short b Johnson | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 | ||
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Shaheen Shah Afridi
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b Zampa | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
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Naseem Shah
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b Zampa | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
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Sufiyan Muqeem
|
run out (Short/†Inglis) | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
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Haris Rauf
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run out (David/†Inglis) | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 | ||
| Extras | (b 1, lb 2, w 12) | 15 | |||||||
| Total |
19.4 Ov (RR: 6.81)
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134 | |||||||
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Fall of wickets: 1-12 (Babar Azam, 1.1 ov), 2-17 (Sahibzada Farhan, 2.5 ov), 3-44 (Mohammad Rizwan, 9.2 ov), 4-44 (Salman Agha, 9.3 ov), 5-102 (Usman Khan, 15.2 ov), 6-106 (Abbas Afridi, 15.4 ov), 7-107 (Shaheen Shah Afridi, 16.3 ov), 8-107 (Naseem Shah, 16.5 ov), 9-127 (Sufiyan Muqeem, 18.3 ov), 10-134 (Haris Rauf, 19.4 ov) • DRS
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Spencer Johnson
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4 | 0 | 26 | 5 | 6.50 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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Xavier Bartlett
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4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 4.50 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Marcus Stoinis
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3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9.00 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Adam Zampa
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4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 4.75 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Nathan Ellis
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3.4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 8.18 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
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Glenn Maxwell
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1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11.00 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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