Fri Nov 08 10:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Triumphant! Beat Australia by 9 Wickets in Thrilling ODI Match

**Adelaide, November 09, 2023:** Pakistan has levelled the three-match ODI series against Australia with a resounding 9-wicket victory in the second encounter at Adelaide on Friday. The win brings the series score to 1-1, setting the stage for a thrilling decider in Perth on November 10th.

Pakistan’s captain, Mohammad Rizwan, won the toss and opted to field first, a decision that proved to be a masterstroke. The Pakistani bowlers dismantled the Australian batting line-up, restricting them to a paltry 163 runs, their lowest ODI score against Pakistan. The performance saw Harris Rauf bagging a remarkable five-wicket haul, earning him the Player of the Match award.

Chasing a modest 164-run target, Pakistan openers Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique unleashed a whirlwind of runs. Their 137-run partnership laid the foundation for a comfortable victory, with Ayub scoring 82 runs and Shafique contributing 64 runs. Babar Azam remained unbeaten on 15, further solidifying Pakistan’s dominance.

Earlier, Australia struggled to find momentum, with only Steve Smith managing to cross the 30-run mark with 35. Shaheen Shah Afridi (3 wickets) and Naseem Shah (1 wicket) complemented Rauf’s brilliance, ensuring Australia’s demise.

This victory comes as a sweet revenge for Pakistan, who lost the first ODI by 2 wickets in Melbourne. The series now hinges on the upcoming final match, with both teams eager to claim victory.

**Key Highlights:**

* Pakistan won by 9 wickets.
* Harris Rauf took 5 wickets for Pakistan, winning Player of the Match.
* Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique scored 82 and 64 respectively, leading Pakistan to victory.
* Australia’s lowest ODI score against Pakistan: 163 runs.

**Both teams will now prepare for the final ODI match in Perth on November 10th, promising an exciting conclusion to the series.**

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