PAK vs AUS Highlights, 3rd ODI: Pakistan beat Australia by 4 wickets, win series 2-1
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jun 05, 2026, 07:05:53 IST
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PAK vs AUS Highlights, 3rd ODI: Pakistan beat Australia by 4 wickets, win series 2-1

PAK vs AUS, 3rd ODI: Josh Inglis’ fighting half-century went in vain as Australia failed to cope with Pakistan’s pace and spin attack, suffering a four-wicket defeat in the third ODI and conceding the series 2-1 on Thursday.

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.
21:52 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 59/2 (12.3 overs)
0
Overs12.3
Score59 - 2

Matthew Kuhnemann to Babar Azam, Fired in, on off, Babar Azam blocks it back to the bowler.

21:51 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 59/2 (12.2 overs)
4
Overs12.2
Score59 - 2

Matthew Kuhnemann to Babar Azam, FOUR! Nicely played! Flatter, on middle and leg, Babar Azam stays back in his crease and flicks it magnificently through mid-wicket for a boundary.

21:51 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 55/2 (12.1 overs)
2
Overs12.1
Score55 - 2

Matthew Kuhnemann to Babar Azam, Too full, outside off, Babar Azam drives it through cover for a brace.

21:50 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 53/2 (11.6 overs)
Score after 12 overs 53 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
111120
  • Ghazi Ghori 8 (11)
  • Babar Azam 7 (28)
Matthew Short3-0-9-1
0
Overs11.6
Score53 - 2

Matthew Short to Ghazi Ghori, Nice and full, on middle, Ghazi Ghori blocks it to the right of the bowler.

21:49 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 53/2 (11.5 overs)
2
Overs11.5
Score53 - 2

Matthew Short to Ghazi Ghori, Short ball, on middle and leg, Ghazi Ghori pulls it thrugh square leg for a brace.

21:48 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 51/2 (11.4 overs)
1
Overs11.4
Score51 - 2

Matthew Short to Babar Azam, Nice and full, on leg, Babar Azam flicks it to mid-wicket for another run.

21:48 (IST) Jun 04

The helmet comes on as Australia place a backward short leg fielder to put pressure on the batters.

21:47 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 50/2 (11.3 overs)
1
Overs11.3
Score50 - 2

Matthew Short to Ghazi Ghori, Quicker, on middle and leg, Ghazi Ghori tucks it to square leg for another single.

21:47 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 49/2 (11.2 overs)
1
Overs11.2
Score49 - 2

Matthew Short to Babar Azam, Flatter, on middle, Babar Azam turns it to mid-wicket for a single.

21:46 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 48/2 (11.1 overs)
1
Overs11.1
Score48 - 2

Matthew Short to Ghazi Ghori, Darts it in, on leg, Ghazi Ghori flicks it to short fine leg for a single.

21:45 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 47/2 (10.6 overs)
Score after 11 overs 47 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
000110
  • Babar Azam 5 (26)
  • Ghazi Ghori 4 (7)
Matthew Kuhnemann3-0-14-0
0
Overs10.6
Score47 - 2

Matthew Kuhnemann to Babar Azam, How has that missed the stumps! Short, on off, and it turns away sharply. Babar Azam leans on and looks to block it but gets beaten. The ball just missed the top of off. They think of reviewing it but go against it.

21:44 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 47/2 (10.5 overs)
1
Overs10.5
Score47 - 2

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ghazi Ghori, Short, on off, Ghazi Ghori tucks it to short mid-wicket for a quick single.

21:43 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 46/2 (10.4 overs)
1
Overs10.4
Score46 - 2

Matthew Kuhnemann to Babar Azam, Fired in, on middle, Babar Azam flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

21:42 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 45/2 (10.3 overs)
0
Overs10.3
Score45 - 2

Matthew Kuhnemann to Babar Azam, Appeal for caught behind, but nothing from the umpire. Short, and it turns away. Babar Azam looks to block it but gets beaten on the outside edge. An appeal but turned down. The replay later shows that the noise was of the bat hitting the ground.

21:42 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 45/2 (10.2 overs)
0
Overs10.2
Score45 - 2

Matthew Kuhnemann to Babar Azam, Drags his length back, on off, Babar Azam punches it to cover.

21:42 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 45/2 (10.1 overs)
0
Overs10.1
Score45 - 2

Matthew Kuhnemann to Babar Azam, Beaten! Turn and bounce, just outside off, Babar Azam leans on and looks to block it but gets beaten all ends up.

21:41 (IST) Jun 04

Powerplay 2! A maximum of four fielders are allowed outside the inner ring till the 40th over now. Australia need to keep chipping in with wickets to make a game out of this.

21:41 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 45/2 (9.6 overs)
Score after 10 overs 45 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
100001
  • Babar Azam 4 (21)
  • Ghazi Ghori 3 (6)
Matthew Short2-0-3-1
1
Overs9.6
Score45 - 2

Matthew Short to Babar Azam, Short of a length, on middle and leg. Babar Azam goes deep into the crease and clips it to deep square leg for one.

21:40 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 44/2 (9.5 overs)
0
Overs9.5
Score44 - 2

Matthew Short to Babar Azam, Full, at the stumps, Babar Azam pushes it back to the bowler.

21:40 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 44/2 (9.4 overs)
0
Overs9.4
Score44 - 2

Matthew Short to Babar Azam, Floated and much fuller, on middle. Babar Azam jams it back to the bowler.

21:39 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 44/2 (9.3 overs)
0
Overs9.3
Score44 - 2

Matthew Short to Babar Azam, Short, on off, Babar Azam punches it from his back foot to mid off.

21:39 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 44/2 (9.2 overs)
0
Overs9.2
Score44 - 2

Matthew Short to Babar Azam, Pitches it up, does Short, around the pads of the batter. Babar Azam clips it to square leg.

21:38 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 44/2 (9.1 overs)
1
Overs9.1
Score44 - 2

Matthew Short to Ghazi Ghori, Full, on middle, Ghazi Ghori flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.

21:37 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 43/2 (8.6 overs)
Score after 9 overs 43 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
000100
  • Babar Azam 3 (16)
  • Ghazi Ghori 2 (5)
Nathan Ellis5-1-18-1
0
Overs8.6
Score43 - 2

Nathan Ellis to Babar Azam, Another cutter, around off, on the back of a good length. Babar Azam hops and dabs it down. Just one run from the over!

21:36 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 43/2 (8.5 overs)
0
Overs8.5
Score43 - 2

Nathan Ellis to Babar Azam, Off cutter, just outside off, fuller in length, Babar Azam shuffles across the line and blocks it back to the bowler.

21:35 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 43/2 (8.4 overs)
1
Overs8.4
Score43 - 2

Nathan Ellis to Ghazi Ghori, Overpitched, around the boots of the batter, Ghori clips it toward backward square leg. Matt Renshaw is the man who flings himself to his right and makes a one-handed stop. However, the batter gets a single.

21:35 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 42/2 (8.3 overs)
0
Overs8.3
Score42 - 2

Nathan Ellis to Ghazi Ghori, Change of pace now, fuller, on off, Ghazi Ghori drives it to mid off.

21:34 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 42/2 (8.2 overs)
0
Overs8.2
Score42 - 2

Nathan Ellis to Ghazi Ghori, Fuller, just outside off, angling in, Ghazi Ghori tries to defend it down, but gets nicked on the outside edge, before it rolls to point.

21:34 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 42/2 (8.1 overs)
0
Overs8.1
Score42 - 2

Nathan Ellis to Ghazi Ghori, Fires a fuller delivery, on off, Ghazi Ghori hangs back and defends it to cover.

21:32 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 42/2 (7.6 overs)
Score after 8 overs 42 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
000(W)100
  • Babar Azam 3 (14)
  • Ghazi Ghori 1 (1)
Matthew Short1-0-1-1
0
Overs7.6
Score42 - 2

Matthew Short to Babar Azam, Much fuller, on leg, Babar Azam flicks it to the fielder at leg slip.

21:32 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 42/2 (7.5 overs)
0
Overs7.5
Score42 - 2

Matthew Short to Babar Azam, Fired in, full and on middle. Babar Azam blocks it to mid on.

21:31 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 42/2 (7.4 overs)
1
Overs7.4
Score42 - 2

Matthew Short to Ghazi Ghori, Much fuller, on leg, Ghazi Ghori flicks it to backward square leg for a single.

21:30 (IST) Jun 04

Both the Pakistani openers are back in the hut now. Ghazi Ghori comes out to the middle.

21:29 (IST) Jun 04

Is that out? Maaz Sadaqat has taken a review for an LBW decision given OUT on-field. UltraEdge shows a flatline and Ball Tracking comes up with three reds. Pakistan lose a batter and a review as well.

21:28 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 41/2 (7.3 overs)
W
Overs7.3
Score41 - 2

Matthew Short to Maaz Sadaqat, OUT! LBW! That's a huge appeal and the finger goes up. Maaz Sadaqat goes upstairs to have a check. Fired in from Maaz Sadaqat, on middle, Maaz Sadaqat gets down on one knee and looks to slog it but misses it completely. The ball goes onto hit his pads. An appeal and the finger goes up straightaway. Maaz Sadaqat sends it upstairs. Nothing on Ultra Edge and Ball Tracking shows three reds. Maaz Sadaqat makes his way back into the shed. Pakistan are 41/2 after 7.3 overs. They now need 117 from 255 balls.

21:28 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 41/1 (7.2 overs)
0
Overs7.2
Score41 - 1

Matthew Short to Maaz Sadaqat, Keeps it full, on off, Maaz Sadaqat blocks it to short cover.

21:28 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 41/1 (7.1 overs)
0
Overs7.1
Score41 - 1

Matthew Short to Maaz Sadaqat, Fired in, full and on off, Maaz Sadaqat blocks it back to the bowler.

21:26 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 41/1 (6.6 overs)
Score after 7 overs 41 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
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  • Babar Azam 3 (12)
  • Maaz Sadaqat 27 (23)
Nathan Ellis4-1-17-1
0
Overs6.6
Score41 - 1

Nathan Ellis to Babar Azam, Maiden from Nathan Ellis. Good length, on middle and leg, Babar Azam stays in his crease and blocks it back to the bowler.

21:26 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 41/1 (6.5 overs)
0
Overs6.5
Score41 - 1

Nathan Ellis to Babar Azam, Five dots in a row. Back of a length, on off, Babar Azam stays back and punches it to cover.

21:25 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 41/1 (6.4 overs)
0
Overs6.4
Score41 - 1

Nathan Ellis to Babar Azam, Nice and full, on the stumps again, Babar Azam covers his line and blocks it watchfully.

21:24 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 41/1 (6.3 overs)
0
Overs6.3
Score41 - 1

Nathan Ellis to Babar Azam, On the stumps, a tad fuller, Babar Azam eases it to the point fielder.

21:24 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 41/1 (6.2 overs)
0
Overs6.2
Score41 - 1

Nathan Ellis to Babar Azam, A tad fuller this time, on off, Babar Azam leans on and blocks it to short cover.

21:23 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 41/1 (6.1 overs)
0
Overs6.1
Score41 - 1

Nathan Ellis to Babar Azam, Angling in, on a length, on off. Babar Azam blocks it to point.

21:22 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 41/1 (5.6 overs)
Score after 6 overs 41 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
110014
  • Maaz Sadaqat 27 (23)
  • Babar Azam 3 (6)
Matthew Kuhnemann2-0-12-0
4
Overs5.6
Score41 - 1

Matthew Kuhnemann to Maaz Sadaqat, FOUR! Excellently played! Full-length delivery, just outside off, Maaz Sadaqat leans on it and drives it gently through cover for four runs.

21:22 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 37/1 (5.5 overs)
1
Overs5.5
Score37 - 1

Matthew Kuhnemann to Babar Azam, Full, on off, Azam pushes it to long off for one.

21:21 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 36/1 (5.4 overs)
0
Overs5.4
Score36 - 1

Matthew Kuhnemann to Babar Azam, A touch fuller, on off, turning away from the batter. Babar Azam gets on his front foot and tries to drive at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

21:21 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 36/1 (5.3 overs)
0
Overs5.3
Score36 - 1

Matthew Kuhnemann to Babar Azam, Full, on off, Babar Azam blocks it to short cover.

21:20 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 36/1 (5.2 overs)
1
Overs5.2
Score36 - 1

Matthew Kuhnemann to Maaz Sadaqat, Fuller, just outside off, Maaz Sadaqat clips it deep square leg for a single.

21:20 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 35/1 (5.1 overs)
1
Overs5.1
Score35 - 1

Matthew Kuhnemann to Babar Azam, Tossed up, much fuller, on off, Babar Azam drives it to long off for one.

21:19 (IST) Jun 04
PAK vs AUS Live Score: 34/1 (4.6 overs)
Score after 5 overs 34 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
101000
  • Maaz Sadaqat 22 (21)
  • Babar Azam 1 (2)
Nathan Ellis3-0-17-1
0
Overs4.6
Score34 - 1

Nathan Ellis to Maaz Sadaqat, Ends the over with another slower one, full and on middle, Maaz Sadaqat dead-bats it.

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PAK vs AUS, 3rd ODI: Pakistan overcame Australia’s spin challenge on a tricky wicket to secure a four-wicket victory in the third and final ODI and clinch the series 2-1 on Thursday. Chasing a modest 158, Pakistan had to work hard on an abrasive surface before reaching 161/6 in 41.5 overs, completing their third successive bilateral ODI series win over Australia.

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.