Shaheen Afridi's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Pakistan
Australia
157/10 (42)
Pakistan
161/6 (41.5)
PAK won by 4 wickets
View full scorecard →Pakistan have won by 4 wickets. Australia batted first and posted 157/10 in 42 overs. Pakistan chased down 158 in just 41.5 overs.
Josh Inglis was the standout in the first innings, scoring 65 off 71 balls (SR 92). 1 six and 8 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 23 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Babar Azam anchored the innings with 40 off 84 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Pakistan on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Shaheen Afridi delivered figures of 3/30 in 8 overs (Econ 3.8). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
PAK lead the series 2-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
65 off 71 balls (SR 92), 8 fours, 1 sixes
3/30 in 8 overs (Econ: 3.75)
40 off 84 balls (SR 48), 3 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Pakistan showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Australia came up short by 4 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. PAK lead the series 2-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.