Fri Nov 08 07:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Stuns Australia in Adelaide, Level Series at 1-1
**Adelaide, Australia:** Pakistan secured a stunning victory over Australia in the second ODI of the three-match series, leveling the series at 1-1. The win marks Pakistan’s first ODI victory at the Adelaide Oval since 1996, ending a 28-year drought at the venue.
The key to Pakistan’s triumph was the exceptional bowling performance of Haris Rauf, who claimed a remarkable five wickets. He was ably supported by Shaheen Afridi who took three wickets, while Naseem Shah and Mohammad Hasnain chipped in with one wicket each.
Australia, who won the toss and elected to bat first, struggled against Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack. They were bowled out for a paltry 163 runs in 35 overs, with Steve Smith top-scoring with 35.
Pakistan’s chase was equally impressive, with a composed half-century each from Sam Ayyub (82 runs) and Abdullah Shafique (64 runs). They ensured a comfortable victory, reaching the target of 164 in just 26.3 overs.
The third and final ODI will be played in Perth on November 9th, with both teams eager to claim the series win.
**Key Highlights:**
* Pakistan won the second ODI by 9 wickets.
* Haris Rauf took 5 wickets for Pakistan.
* Sam Ayyub and Abdullah Shafique scored half-centuries for Pakistan.
* This was Pakistan’s first ODI win at the Adelaide Oval since 1996.
**Australia’s Playing XI:** Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardy, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
**Pakistan’s Playing XI:** Abdullah Shafique, Sam Ayyub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk/c), Kamar Akmal, Salman Ali Aga, Irfan Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain.
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