Fri Nov 08 07:44:57 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Stun Australia in Adelaide, Win 2nd ODI by 6 wickets

**Adelaide, Australia:** Pakistan pulled off a stunning upset in the second ODI against Australia, defeating the hosts by 6 wickets to level the three-match series at 1-1. Chasing a target of 164 runs, Pakistan cruised to victory in 30.1 overs thanks to a solid batting performance from their top order.

**Australia’s Batting Collapse:**

The Australian innings started brightly but quickly fell apart, losing wickets at regular intervals. After a promising start, Matthew Short and Jake Fraser-McGurk were dismissed early, setting the tone for a disappointing display. Steve Smith (35 runs) provided some resistance, but Australia were eventually bowled out for 163 runs in 35 overs. The star of the show for Pakistan was Haris Rauf, who took a career-best 5 wickets, while Shaheen Afridi picked up 3 wickets.

**Pakistan’s Composed Chase:**

In reply, Pakistan’s opening batsmen, Abdullah Shafique (16 runs) and Sam Ayub (15 runs), provided a steady start, before Babar Azam (38 runs) and Mohammad Rizwan (34 runs) consolidated the chase. While the Australians tried to make a comeback, the Pakistani batsmen held their nerve, ensuring a comfortable victory.

**Key Highlights:**

* Haris Rauf’s five-wicket haul was the turning point of the match.
* Australia’s top order struggled against Pakistan’s pace attack.
* Pakistan’s batting displayed calmness and composure throughout the chase.

**Series Levelled:**

The victory in Adelaide means the three-match ODI series is now tied at 1-1, setting up a thrilling decider in Melbourne on November 11th.

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