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- PAK vs AUS Highlights, 3rd ODI: Pakistan beat Australia by 4 wickets, win series 2-1
PAK vs AUS Highlights, 3rd ODI: Pakistan beat Australia by 4 wickets, win series 2-1
After opting to bat, Australia looked set for a competitive total with Inglis scoring 65 off 71 balls and sharing useful stands with Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey. However, the visitors suffered another dramatic collapse, losing their final seven wickets for only 38 runs to be bowled out for 157 in 42 overs.
Shaheen Shah Afridi starred with the ball, claiming 3-30 with both the new and old ball, while Abrar Ahmed returned 2-19 and Shadab Khan ended a five-match wicketless streak in ODIs with 2-28. Haris Rauf also played a crucial role by removing Carey and triggering the collapse.
Australia’s bowlers threatened to pull off an unlikely win on a surface offering considerable assistance to spin. Left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann struck three times, including the prized wicket of Babar Azam, who top-scored with a patient 40 off 84 balls. Pakistan slipped to 112-6 before Shadab and Abdul Samad combined for an unbeaten 49-run partnership.
Shadab finished on 29 not out, with Samad unbeaten on 18, as Pakistan reached 161/6 in 41.5 overs. Australian captain Josh Inglis admitted his side had left itself short once again.
“A bit like the first game, we were just too many runs short,” Inglis said after Australia’s batting struggles proved costly.
Matthew Kuhnemann to Shadab Khan, Beaten! Turn and bounce, outside off, Shadab Khan looks to sweep it but misses.
Matthew Kuhnemann to Shadab Khan, Fired in, outside off, Shadab Khan reads it well and leaves it alone.
Matthew Kuhnemann to Shadab Khan, Too full, on off, Shadab Khan blocks it to mid off.
- Abdul Samad 3 (18)
- Shadab Khan 4 (13)
Marnus Labuschagne to Abdul Samad, Full, on middle, Abdul Samad defends it back to the bowler.
Marnus Labuschagne to Abdul Samad, Full, on off, Abdul Samad defends it back to the bowler.
Marnus Labuschagne to Abdul Samad, Marnus Labuschagne drags his length back, pitching it on off and drifts it away. Abdul Samad looks to steer it away but gets beaten.
Marnus Labuschagne to Abdul Samad, Much fuller, on middle, Abdul Samad jams it out.
Marnus Labuschagne to Abdul Samad, Fuller, outside off, Abdul Samad tries drive it but misses as the ball spins away from the batter.
Marnus Labuschagne to Abdul Samad, Googly to start off, short, on off, Abdul Samad rocks back and punches it to short mid-wicket.
Australia are thinking out of the box here. It will be Marnus Labuschagne who will roll his arms now.
- Shadab Khan 4 (13)
- Abdul Samad 3 (12)
Matt Renshaw to Shadab Khan, Full, on middle, Shadab Khan flicks it to square leg.
Matt Renshaw to Shadab Khan, Short, just outside off. Shadab Khan tries to be cheeky as he tries to offer a reverse sweep, but fails to connect.
Matt Renshaw to Shadab Khan, Pitches it up, does Matt, on off, Shadab Khan eases it to cover.
Matt Renshaw to Shadab Khan, Full, on off, Shadab Khan pushes it to the right of the bowler.
Matt Renshaw to Abdul Samad, Tossed up, fuller, on off, Abdul Samad clips it to deep square leg for a single.
Matt Renshaw to Abdul Samad, Full, on middle, Abdul Samad defends it to the leg side.
- Abdul Samad 2 (10)
- Shadab Khan 4 (9)
Adam Zampa to Abdul Samad, Full, on off, Abdul Samad eases it to long off for another single. Pakistan need 39 runs off 102 balls.
Adam Zampa to Abdul Samad, WIDE! Full, but darts it down the leg side, Abdul Samad looks to flick it but misses the connection.
Adam Zampa to Abdul Samad, Sharp fielding! Short of a length, on off, Abdul Samad tucks it to the left of Cameron Green in the short mid-wicket region, who dives and makes a good stop.
Adam Zampa to Shadab Khan, Pitches it up, does Zampa, on off, Shadab Khan drives it to long off for a single.
Adam Zampa to Shadab Khan, Much fuller, on off, Shadab Khan jams it back to the bowler.
Adam Zampa to Shadab Khan, Full, on off, Shadab Khan defends it to cover.
Adam Zampa to Shadab Khan, Full, on leg, Shadab Khan nudges it to mid on.
DRINKS BREAK! Pakistan are 116/6 after 32 overs, and they need 42 runs more in 108 balls. Pakistan are still at the driver's seat, but two quick wickets can turn the game in favour of the visitors. Pakistan will be desperate for a gritty stand between these two here. Shadab Khan holds the key. He will need to keep up the same form as he did in the previous game. Let's see how it pans out...
- Shadab Khan 3 (5)
- Abdul Samad 1 (8)
Matthew Kuhnemann to Shadab Khan, Oh, that one skids through! Fuller, on middle, turning it away. Shadab Khan rocks back and looks to flick it, but the ball stays low. He drops his bat down and someone manages to get the outside edge before the ball rolls to short third. Single taken.
Matthew Kuhnemann to Shadab Khan, Short, outside off, Shadab Khan pats it to cover.
Matthew Kuhnemann to Shadab Khan, Flat and fuller, just outside off. Shadab Khan paddle sweeps it to the right of the deep backward square leg fielder and gets a brace.
Matthew Kuhnemann to Abdul Samad, Short and just outside off, Abdul Samad steers it to the left of the backward point fielder and gets a single.
Matthew Kuhnemann to Abdul Samad, Short, on off, Abdul Samad blocks it from the outer part of his bat to backward point.
Matthew Kuhnemann to Abdul Samad, Full, just outside off, Abdul Samad pushes it to cover.
- Shadab Khan 0 (2)
- Abdul Samad 0 (5)
Matt Renshaw to Shadab Khan, A wicket maiden to start for Matt Renshaw! Pitches it fuller, just outside off, Shadab Khan lunges to drive it away but misses and wears on the front pad.
Matt Renshaw to Shadab Khan, Full, on middle, Shadab Khan sweeps it to short fine leg.
Never write off the Aussies. They get another wicket of Arafat Minhas. Shadab Khan comes in to bat. The game is just not done yet...
Matt Renshaw to Arafat Minhas, OUT! TAKEN! The Australian side are all pumped up. Short of a length, pitching it just outside off and turning it away from the batter. Arafat Minhas hangs back and tries to punch it away from the body, but gets nicked on the outside edge, before it flies to the slip fielder, where Cameron Green takes a good catch.
Matt Renshaw to Arafat Minhas, Full, around off, Arafat Minhas fends it to backward point.
Matt Renshaw to Arafat Minhas, Short, outside off, Arafat Minhas makes a leave at it.
Matt Renshaw to Arafat Minhas, Beaten! Fuller, just outside off, Arafat Minhas gets on his front foot and looks to defend, but misses on the outside edge.
- Abdul Samad 0 (5)
- Arafat Minhas 9 (21)
Matthew Kuhnemann to Abdul Samad, A wicket-maiden from Matthew Kuhnemann. Too full, on off, Abdul Samad lunges and blocks it back to the bowler.
Matthew Kuhnemann to Abdul Samad, Beaten! Turn and bounce, outside off, Abdul Samad looks to block it but gets beaten all ens up.
Matthew Kuhnemann to Abdul Samad, Fired in, on leg, Abdul Samad blocks it back to the bowler.
Matthew Kuhnemann to Abdul Samad, Short, outside off, and it keeps low. Abdul Samad eases it to point.
Matthew Kuhnemann to Abdul Samad, Quicker, on off, Abdul Samad leans on and blocks it to short cover.
Pakistan lose their fifth wicket. Abdul Samad walks up as number seven.
Matthew Kuhnemann to Babar Azam, OUT! TIMBER! That's a ripper from Matthew Kuhnemann. This one lands on leg and turns in sharply. Babar Azam stays back and looks to block it but gets beaten on the turn as the ball rattles over the off pole. A huge wicket for Australia as the dangerous Babar Azam departs. Pakistan are 112/5 after 29.1 overs now. They need 46 runs more from 125 balls.
- Arafat Minhas 9 (21)
- Babar Azam 40 (83)
Adam Zampa to Arafat Minhas, Too full, on middle, Arafat Minhas leans on and blocks it to the left of the bowler. Pakistan just need 46 more now.
Adam Zampa to Arafat Minhas, Nice and full, on leg, Arafat Minhas knocks it to the fielder at mid on.
Adam Zampa to Arafat Minhas, Tossed up, around off, Arafat Minhas blocks it to the right of the bowler.
Slight halt! Adam Zampa is having some issues around his left foot. All good to continue.
Adam Zampa to Babar Azam, Much fuller, on off, Babar Azam taps it down to long off for one again.
Adam Zampa to Arafat Minhas, Turn and bounce, on middle, Arafat Minhas knocks it down to long on for another single.
Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi led from the front with figures of 3-30, while Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan chipped in with two wickets each as Australia were bowled out for 157 in 42 overs, their lowest ODI total in Pakistan. Josh Inglis fought a lone battle with 65 off 71 balls, but Australia lost their last seven wickets for just 38 runs.
Pakistan’s chase was tested by left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, who claimed 3-38 and removed Babar Azam for a patient 40. With the hosts reduced to 112-6, Shadab and Abdul Samad held their nerve in an unbeaten 49-run stand. Shadab remained unbeaten on 29 and sealed victory with a boundary off Adam Zampa.
“It was a complete team effort throughout the series,” said Afridi, praising his bowlers for executing their plans on difficult batting surfaces.
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Venue
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
