Mon Nov 11 07:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan’s Pace Attack Crushes Australia, Secures Series Win
**Perth, Australia:** Pakistan’s relentless pace attack continued its dominance in the final ODI against Australia, securing a comprehensive victory and a rare series win on Australian soil.
Australia, who struggled throughout the series, were put under immense pressure early on. They lost half their side for a meager 79 runs, with Pakistan’s bowlers, Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi, causing havoc.
Despite a promising start with 18 runs off the first two overs, Australia’s top order crumbled under the pressure. Jake Fraser-McGurk’s poor form continued, while Aaron Hardie, despite some elegant shots, fell victim to Afridi’s precision.
The wickets kept tumbling as Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf exploited Australia’s weakness against pace. Josh Inglis, Cooper Connolly, and Glenn Maxwell all fell cheaply, with Maxwell being dismissed for another duck by Rauf.
Marcus Stoinis’s brief cameo of 8 runs offered no respite as the Australian batting lineup crumbled. Despite a late fightback from Sean Abbott and Adam Zampa, Australia could only manage a paltry 140 runs in 31.5 overs.
Shaheen Afridi, with a brilliant spell of 3 for 32, ended the Australian innings with two wickets in three deliveries. Naseem Shah also chipped in with 3 for 54.
The victory secured a memorable series win for Pakistan, showcasing their dominance with the ball and exposing Australia’s vulnerabilities against pace.
**Brief Scores:** Australia 140 in 31.5 overs (Sean Abbott 30; Shaheen Afridi 3/32, Naseem Shah 3/54) vs Pakistan.
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