Pakistan has secured a commanding victory in the third ODI against Australia, chasing down a modest target of 141 with ease. Despite the early setbacks, Pakistan reached the target in just 26.5 overs, finishing at 143/2.
Pakistan: (26.5/50 ov, T:141) 143/2
Australia: (31.5/50 ov) 140
Haris Rauf is the Player of the Match and Player of the Series. "This means a lot to Pakistan, because we've been struggling a lot for the last few months," he says. "We're playing for the fans who come to the ground every time to support us. We've been practicing a lot the past few weeks, talking among the fast bowlers, communicating well, and it's paying off."
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were instrumental in the chase, with Rizwan remaining unbeaten on 29 off 24 balls and Azam contributing 23 runs. The partnership between Rizwan and Azam, which amassed 58 runs, guided Pakistan to a comfortable win. With an impressive run rate of 5.32, Pakistan’s chase never seemed in doubt, and the team cruised to victory with 4 wickets remaining.
Australia’s total of 140, after being bowled out earlier in the match, proved insufficient as Pakistan’s batting line-up dominated the chase. Despite the best efforts of Adam Zampa and Aaron Hardie, who both bowled well, Australia’s defense was broken down by Pakistan’s disciplined and determined batting.
With this win, Pakistan has taken a significant step in the series, continuing their excellent performance in the tour.
In the third ODI of Pakistan’s tour of Australia, Pakistan’s bowlers dominated, dismissing Australia for just 140 runs in 31.5 overs. Pakistan, who opted to field first, now require 141 runs to secure a come-from-behind series victory.
Shaheen Shah Afridi was outstanding, claiming three wickets, including the final two, to wrap up Australia’s innings. He bowled Lance Morris with a full delivery that moved away off the pitch, hitting the off-stump—a delivery that would trouble even top batters. Earlier, Afridi had Sean Abbott caught at mid-on by Haris Rauf after Abbott managed 30 runs from 41 balls.
Naseem Shah also delivered a crucial spell, taking three wickets and maintaining pressure on the Australian lineup. Australia’s batting struggled, with no partnerships forming to counter the Pakistani bowlers.
With a win probability of over 96% in Pakistan’s favor, they will now look to chase down the modest target and clinch the series.
In the third ODI of the Pakistan tour of Australia, held at Perth on November 10, Pakistan’s bowlers made an impressive start after opting to field first. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah struck early, keeping Australia under pressure with their disciplined bowling. At 52/2 after 9.3 overs, Australia's scoring rate remained steady but cautious, with Pakistan’s attack demonstrating sharp control.
Matthew Short, currently on 19 off 20 balls, has managed to strike two boundaries but is playing watchfully against the Pakistani pace duo. Shaheen Afridi, with figures of 1/20 from his five overs, has been particularly effective, bowling tight lines and extracting movement, troubling the Australian batters. Naseem Shah also claimed an early wicket, ending his four-over spell with 1/28, while Mohammad Hasnain has just joined the attack, conceding only four runs in his opening three balls.
Shaheen’s brilliant delivery to dismiss Aaron Hardie for 12 epitomized Pakistan’s dominance. The Australians have been unable to fully break free, as Afridi and Naseem consistently created opportunities with balls that beat the bat, keeping the scoring rate in check.
With Australia’s top order unable to capitalize on scoring chances, Pakistan will look to continue building pressure as the innings progresses. Their disciplined attack so far has been a standout, with fans and analysts praising the team's bowling performance as one of their best efforts in the series so far.
