Pakistan vs Australia 3rd ODI 2024 Highlights
The third ODI between Pakistan and Australia was a thrilling encounter that saw the hosts, Pakistan, emerge victorious by a narrow margin. The match was played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on November 12, 2024.
Pakistan's Batting Effort
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first. The openers, Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq, got off to a solid start, putting on 50 runs for the first wicket. However, Australia's pace bowler, Mitchell Starc, struck twice to remove both openers and leave Pakistan at 70/2.
The middle order, led by captain Babar Azam, steadied the ship with a series of crucial partnerships. Babar himself scored a brilliant 77 off 91 balls, while wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan chipped in with a quickfire 45.
Australia's Chasing Woes
Australia's chase got off to a disastrous start, with the top order crumbling against Pakistan's pace attack. The visitors were reduced to 30/3, with Starc, David Warner, and Marnus Labuschagne all back in the pavilion.
However, a fighting knock from Steve Smith (65 off 77 balls) and a late cameo from Glenn Maxwell (42 off 30 balls) kept Australia in the hunt. Despite a few nervy moments, Pakistan's bowlers held their nerve to restrict Australia to 270/9 in 50 overs.
Pakistan's Victory
Pakistan's total of 280/7 proved just enough, as they won the match by 10 runs. The win gave Pakistan a 2-1 lead in the three-match series.
Key Performers
- Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan): 53 off 64 balls
- Babar Azam (Pakistan): 77 off 91 balls
- Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan): 45 off 32 balls
- Steve Smith (Australia): 65 off 77 balls
- Haris Rauf (Pakistan): 3/54 in 10 overs
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