Pakistan Beat Australia by 8 Wickets in Third Men's One-Day International to Win Series

Pakistan Claims Victory in Third ODI Against Australia

In a thrilling encounter, Pakistan emerged victorious over Australia by 8 wickets in the third and final One-Day International (ODI) match. The triumph sealed Pakistan's series win, giving them a 2-1 advantage.

Babar Azam Leads Pakistan to Victory

Chasing a target of 210 runs, Pakistan's openers, Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq, provided a solid start. Azam, the Pakistan captain, anchored the innings with an unbeaten 104 runs, while Imam contributed 56 runs. Their partnership of 105 runs set the tone for Pakistan's successful chase.

Mohammad Rizwan, who was named Player of the Match, played a crucial role in the middle order, scoring 45 runs off 52 balls. His innings ensured that Pakistan maintained a steady run rate and kept the momentum in their favor.

Australia's Innings Falters

Earlier in the day, Australia won the toss and elected to bat first. However, their innings failed to gain momentum as they lost wickets at regular intervals. Travis Head top-scored for Australia with 51 runs, but the rest of the batting lineup struggled to make significant contributions.

Pakistan's bowlers kept the pressure on the Australian batsmen throughout the innings. Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Wasim, and Haris Rauf all picked up two wickets each, while Mohammad Nawaz claimed the crucial wicket of Head.

Pakistan's Dominance in the Series

Pakistan's victory in the third ODI was a fitting end to a hard-fought series. They had earlier won the first match by 9 wickets, while Australia claimed the second match by 8 wickets. However, Pakistan's overall performance and consistency proved superior.

The series win is a significant achievement for Pakistan, as it boosts their confidence ahead of the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India later this year.