Fri Nov 08 08:33:45 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Dominates Australia in Thrilling 2nd ODI, Chasing Down 164 with Ease
**Adelaide, Australia:** Pakistan secured a resounding victory in the second ODI against Australia, chasing down a target of 164 runs with ease. The match, played at the Adelaide Oval, saw a dominant performance by the Pakistani batsmen, with Sam Ayub (80*) and Abdullah Shafique (34*) leading the charge.
Australia, after winning the first ODI, struggled to build momentum in the second. Their batting lineup crumbled under pressure, succumbing to a total of 163 runs in 35 overs. Harris Rauf was the star for Pakistan, claiming a remarkable 5 wickets, while Shaheen Afridi also impressed with 3 wickets.
The Pakistani chase started with confidence, with both openers, Ayub and Shafique, combining for a 122-run partnership. Ayub remained unbeaten throughout, guiding Pakistan to victory with a comfortable margin.
The win puts Pakistan back in the series, now 1-1. The final ODI, scheduled for Sunday, promises to be a nail-biting encounter as both teams look to clinch the series.
**Key Highlights:**
* Pakistan wins the second ODI by a comfortable margin, chasing down 164 runs with ease.
* Sam Ayub shines with an unbeaten 80 runs, leading the Pakistani chase.
* Harris Rauf takes a 5-wicket haul for Pakistan, restricting Australia to 163 runs.
* The series is now tied at 1-1, setting up a thrilling final ODI.
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