NEW DELHI: Pakistan defeated Australia to clinch the ODI sequence 2-1 on Sunday, changing into the primary Asian group to win an ODI sequence in opposition to the Aussies at house twice.
Their emphatic eight-wicket victory within the third and last ODI at Perth Stadium secured the sequence win with over 23 overs to spare, making it Pakistan’s first ODI sequence triumph on Australian soil since 2002.
This milestone victory additionally marked a successful begin for Mohammad Rizwan as captain in his debut sequence because the chief.
Pakistan’s tempo assault was the standout function of the sequence, and it continued to dominate within the decider.
Opting to bowl first after successful the toss, Pakistan’s pacers ripped by means of Australia’s batting lineup.
The hosts misplaced half their aspect for simply 79 runs, and regardless of a short restoration, they had been ultimately bowled out for a paltry 140 with greater than 18 overs remaining.
Pakistani star bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah had been the principle architects of Australia’s collapse, taking three wickets every, whereas Haris Rauf additionally chipped in with 2-24.
Chasing a modest goal of 141, Pakistan’s openers Saim Ayub (42) and Abdullah Shafique (37) offered a stable basis with an 84-run partnership.
Australia struck again, with Lance Morris eradicating each openers in the identical over, however Rizwan (30 not out) and Babar Azam (28 not out) guided Pakistan to victory in simply 26.5 overs.
Pakistan’s scientific efficiency with each bat and ball secured a memorable win, because the group celebrated a historic achievement on Australian soil.
