Pakistan creates HISTORY, victory in ODI series on Australian soil after 22 years
New Delhi: The last match of the three-match ODI series between Australia and Pakistan was played on 10 November (Sunday) in Perth. In this match, Pakistan won over the hosts Australia by 8 wickets. In the match, Pakistan was given a target of 141 runs to win, which it achieved in just 26.5 overs. With this win, Pakistan, under the captaincy of Mohammad Rizwan, won the three-match ODI series 2-1. With this win, Pakistan, under the captaincy of Mohammad Rizwan, won the three-match ODI series 2-1. Australia won the first match of the series by 2 wickets, while the Pakistani team won the second match by 9 wickets.
Pakistan’s 22 years of wait is over:
If we look at it, the Pakistani team has defeated Australia in a bilateral ODI series at its home after 22 years. Earlier in 2002, under the captaincy of Waqar Younis, Pakistan had defeated Australia 2-1 in the ODI series at their home. This means that Pakistan’s victory is quite historic. Fast bowler Haris Rauf was selected as ‘Player of the Match’ and ‘Player of the Series’.
Pakistan win the series! #AUSvPAK
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— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 10, 2024
Pakistan had a great start while chasing the target in this match. Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub together made a partnership of 84 runs for the first wicket, which made the job easy for Pakistan. Shafique scored 37 runs in 53 balls with the help of 1 four and a six. At the same time, Ayub scored 42 runs in 52 balls, which included 4 fours and a six.
Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique were dismissed by fast bowler Lance Morris. From here, Babar Azam and captain Mohammad Rizwan added an unbeaten 58 runs to take Pakistan to the doorstep of victory. Babar contributed 30 runs in 28 balls with the help of four fours. While Rizwan scored an unbeaten 30 runs. Rizwan hit two sixes and a four in his 27-ball innings.
Aussies swept away by the storm of Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf:
Earlier, after losing the toss and opting to bat first, Australia were all out for 140 runs in 31.5 overs. Sean Abbott scored the highest 30 runs off 41 balls for Australia which included 2 fours and a six. Only Adam Zampa (13), Aaron Hardy (12) and Spencer Johnson (11*) could reach double figures. For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah took three wickets each. Haris Rauf got 2 wickets, while Mohammad Hasnain got one wicket.