T20I Series
Australia concluded a dominant T20I series with a commanding victory over Pakistan in the third match, completing a 3-0 clean sweep. The hosts chased down a modest target of 118 runs in just 11.2 overs with seven wickets in hand, highlighting their superiority throughout the series.
Opting to bat first, Pakistan struggled once again with their batting. The visitors were bowled out for 117 in 18.1 overs, as their line-up failed to mount any significant resistance.
Babar Azam stood as the lone warrior for Pakistan, scoring a resilient 41 off 28 balls, including four boundaries. However, the rest of the batting order collapsed under pressure.
Openers Sahibzada Farhan (9) and Haseebullah Khan (24) provided a slow start before Pakistan’s middle order disintegrated. Usman Khan (3), Salman Ali Agha (1), and Irfan Khan (10) failed to stabilize the innings.
A late cameo from Shaheen Afridi, who smashed 16 runs off 7 balls with two fours and a six, offered brief hope, but the damage was already done. Pakistan’s innings ended at a disappointing 117.
Aaron Hardie led Australia’s bowling attack with figures of 3/22, while Adam Zampa and Spencer Johnson chipped in with two wickets each. Nathan Ellis and Xavier Bartlett also made valuable contributions.
In response, Australia overcame an early wobble. Openers Jack Fraser-McGurk (2) and Matthew Short (18) fell cheaply, leaving the hosts at 30/2 inside four overs.
Captain Josh Inglis steadied the innings with a measured 27 off 24 balls, forming a crucial 55-run partnership with Marcus Stoinis.
Stoinis then took center stage, unleashing an explosive innings of 61* off just 27 deliveries. His knock, studded with five sixes and five fours, ensured Australia’s victory in a mere 66 balls.
The all-rounder’s performance was the highlight of the match, cementing his role as a key player for Australia.
This series marked a worrying trend for Pakistan, whose batting woes and lack of partnerships were exposed throughout the three matches.
Despite changes in the squad, including the resting of captain Mohammad Rizwan and the debut of Jehandad Khan, Pakistan failed to rise to the challenge.
For Australia, the clean sweep reinforces their status as a formidable T20I side. With both bat and ball firing consistently, they head into future contests brimming with confidence.
In contrast, Pakistan will need to regroup and address their shortcomings ahead of their next international assignment.
Match Summary:
Pakistan: 117 all out (18.1 overs)
Top scorer: Babar Azam (41)
Best bowlers: Shaheen Afridi (16), Abbas Afridi (1), Jehandad Khan (5)
Australia: 118/3 (11.2 overs)
Top scorer: Marcus Stoinis (61*)
Best bowlers: Aaron Hardie (3 wickets), Adam Zampa (2 wickets), Spencer Johnson (2 wickets)
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