Sun Nov 10 03:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Crush Australia by Nine Wickets in Adelaide, Securing First ODI Win in Australia Since 2017

Adelaide, November 8th – Pakistan delivered a dominant performance, crushing Australia by nine wickets in the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval and securing their first win over Australia in Australia since 2017. The victory was built on a brilliant bowling display from Haris Rauf, who claimed a match-defining 5-29, followed by a fluent 137-run opening stand between Saim Ayub (82) and Abdullah Shafique (64*).

The visitors’ pace attack, led by Rauf and Shaheen Afridi (3-26), dismantled Australia’s batting lineup, bundling them out for a paltry 163 in 35 overs. Despite a promising start from Australia’s openers, the Pakistani bowlers exploited the movement on offer, keeping the Australian batsmen on the back foot throughout.

Steve Smith (35) was the only Australian batsman to reach double figures, highlighting the dominance of Pakistan’s bowling attack. In contrast, Pakistan’s openers, Ayub and Shafique, displayed composure and aggression, making the chase seem effortless. Ayub, in particular, was in a hurry to finish things off, smashing Pat Cummins for a six and Mitchell Starc for two fours and a six.

Despite missing out on a century by a whisker, Ayub’s explosive innings set the tone for the chase, with Pakistan reaching the target with more than 23 overs to spare. Babar Azam joined Shafique to complete the formalities, sealing a comprehensive victory for Pakistan.

This emphatic win sets up an exciting series decider in Perth on Sunday, November 10th, with both teams vying for the series win.

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