Pakistan clinch first series win in Australia since 2002 with thrilling victory
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 10: Pakistan celebrate after winning game three and the series of the Men's ODI series between Australia and Pakistan at Perth Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
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Islamabad: Pakistan has secured a commanding victory in the third ODI against Australia, chasing down a modest target of 141 with ease. Despite the early setbacks, Pakistan reached the target in just 26.5 overs, finishing at 143/2.
Pakistan: (26.5/50 ov, T:141) 143/2
Australia: (31.5/50 ov) 140
Haris Rauf is the Player of the Match and Player of the Series. “This means a lot to Pakistan, because we’ve been struggling a lot for the last few months,” he says. “We’re playing for the fans who come to the ground every time to support us. We’ve been practicing a lot the past few weeks, talking among the fast bowlers, communicating well, and it’s paying off.”
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were instrumental in the chase, with Rizwan remaining unbeaten on 29 off 24 balls and Azam contributing 23 runs. The partnership between Rizwan and Azam, which amassed 58 runs, guided Pakistan to a comfortable win. With an impressive run rate of 5.32, Pakistan’s chase never seemed in doubt, and the team cruised to victory with 4 wickets remaining.
Australia’s total of 140, after being bowled out earlier in the match, proved insufficient as Pakistan’s batting line-up dominated the chase. Despite the best efforts of Adam Zampa and Aaron Hardie, who both bowled well, Australia’s defense was broken down by Pakistan’s disciplined and determined batting.
With this win, Pakistan has taken a significant step in the series, continuing their excellent performance in the tour.
In the third ODI of Pakistan’s tour of Australia, Pakistan’s bowlers dominated, dismissing Australia for just 140 runs in 31.5 overs. Pakistan, who opted to field first, now require 141 runs to secure a come-from-behind series victory.
