Sun Nov 10 05:23:26 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Secure Dominant Nine-Wicket Win Over Australia in Adelaide ODI

**Adelaide, Australia:** Pakistan’s cricket team delivered a stunning comeback victory over Australia in the second One Day International (ODI) on Friday, securing a nine-wicket win at the Adelaide Oval and levelling the three-match series at 1-1.

The win was a testament to Pakistan’s dominant performance in both bowling and batting. Haris Rauf, Saim Ayub, and Abdullah Shafique were the stars of the day, leading the charge for Pakistan.

Rauf bowled a phenomenal spell, taking 5 wickets for 29 runs in 8 overs, which earned him the “Player of the Match” award. Shaheen Shah Afridi also impressed with three wickets for 26 runs.

Australia, put into bat first, struggled against the Pakistani attack. Only Steve Smith managed to reach a significant score with 35 runs, as the Australian team was bowled out for a paltry 163 in 35 overs.

In the chase, Saim Ayub (82 runs) and Abdullah Shafique (64* runs) displayed brilliant batting, guiding Pakistan to victory with nine wickets in hand and over 23 overs to spare.

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi was effusive in his praise for the team, highlighting the leadership of captain Mohammad Rizwan and the incredible individual performances. “When a captain inspires, the team fires! What a phenomenal comeback performance by Pakistan in Adelaide – securing our first-ever nine-wicket win over world champions Australia on their home turf!”, Afridi wrote on X.

This victory is a significant boost for Pakistan’s confidence as the series heads towards the final ODI in Sydney.

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