Sun Nov 10 10:04:50 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Clinch First ODI Series Win in Australia Since 2002
Perth, Australia – Pakistan celebrated a historic victory on Sunday, securing a 2-1 series win against Australia in the third and final ODI match at the Perth Stadium. The visitors’ bowlers delivered a masterclass in pace and swing bowling, dismantling the Australian batting line-up for a paltry 140 runs. Pakistan then chased down the target with eight wickets to spare, achieving their first ODI series win in Australia since 2002.
The hosts, resting their top players in preparation for the upcoming Test series against India, were left reeling from the very start. Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, spearheading the Pakistan pace attack, took three wickets each, exposing the fragility of the Australian batting order. Josh Inglis, making his captaincy debut, departed for a meager seven runs, while Matt Short (22) and Cooper Connolly (7) also fell cheaply.
The highlight of the bowling performance was Haris Rauf’s (2-24) incisive spell, which included the crucial wicket of Glenn Maxwell for a duck. Sean Abbott top-scored with 30 runs for Australia, but the damage was already done.
In response, Pakistan openers Saim Ayub (42) and Abdullah Shafique (37) showcased their attacking intent, putting on an 84-run partnership. Despite a late fightback from Lance Morris (2-24), Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan (30*) and Babar Azam (28*) comfortably saw their team over the line in the 27th over.
The victory marks a significant achievement for Pakistan, who now turn their attention to the three-match T20I series starting in Brisbane on Thursday. This series promises to be a thrilling conclusion to their tour of Australia.
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