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Pakistan clinches ODI series against Australia!
4 Jun
Summary
- Pakistan secured a 2-1 series win over Australia.
- Shadab Khan and Abdul Samad's partnership was crucial.
- Australia was bowled out for 157 runs.
Pakistan secured a 2-1 series victory over Australia in the third and final One Day International held in Lahore. The home team achieved the target of 158 with four wickets in hand and 43 balls to spare.
Australia was dismissed for 157 after opting to bat first on a challenging Gaddafi Stadium pitch. Shaheen Shah Afridi was instrumental with the ball, taking three wickets for 30 runs, supported by Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan, who each claimed two wickets.
Pakistan's chase faltered during the middle overs, but an unbroken partnership between Shadab Khan (29 runs) and Abdul Samad (18 runs) proved decisive. This victory sealed the series for Pakistan, following their win in the first ODI and Australia's leveling win in the second match.
