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Pakistan Clinch Historic Series Win Over Australia in Perth

Pakistan sealed a historic 2-1 series victory against Australia, securing their first away ODI series win in 22 years with an emphatic eight-wicket triumph at Optus Stadium, Perth.

By Kudzaiishe Zvaguma

After winning the toss, Pakistan elected to field, and their bowlers delivered a commanding performance. Australia struggled from the outset, with openers Matthew Short and Jake Fraser facing a disciplined Pakistani pace attack. Naseem Shah struck early, removing Fraser in the fourth over with the score at 20-1. Shaheen Afridi soon joined the party, dismissing Aaron Hardie in the sixth over, reducing the hosts to 36-2.

The collapse continued as Australia were bundled out for just 140 in 31.5 overs. Sean Abbott top-scored with 30 off 41 balls, but his efforts were in vain as Pakistan’s bowlers dominated. Shaheen Afridi led the charge, claiming 3-32 in 8.5 overs, while Naseem Shah also impressed with figures of 3-36 in his nine-over spell. Haris Rauf chipped in with two wickets to complete a clinical bowling display.

Chasing a modest target of 141, Pakistan’s young openers Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique laid a solid foundation. Ayub top-scored with a composed 42 off 52 balls, while Shafique contributed 37 runs. Their 67-run opening stand set the tone before skipper Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel guided the team home in just 26.5 overs.

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Haris Rauf was named both Player of the Match and Player of the Series after a stellar performance across the three games, taking 10 wickets in total. Speaking after the match, Rizwan lauded his team’s all-round display:

“It’s a special moment for us. We exceeded expectations and made our country proud. Everyone contributed, and it was a complete team performance.”

Australia’s captain Josh Inglis expressed disappointment with his side’s batting:

“We didn’t put enough runs on the board. Credit to Pakistan for their discipline with the ball and bat.”

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