Sat Nov 16 15:55:34 UTC 2024: ## Australia Thrashes Pakistan by 13 Runs in Second T20, Takes Unassailable Lead

**Sydney, Australia:** Australia secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20 series against Pakistan after defeating them by 13 runs in a thrilling encounter at Sydney on Saturday. Winning the toss, Australia elected to bat first, posting a competitive 147/9 in their 20 overs. Matthew Short top-scored with 32 runs, while Haris Rauf impressed with a remarkable bowling performance, claiming 4 wickets for Pakistan. His figures were the best ever by a Pakistan bowler against Australia in a T20I.

Chasing 148, Pakistan’s batting line-up crumbled under pressure, eventually being bowled out for 134 in 19.4 overs. Usman Khan offered some resistance with a 52-run knock, and Irfan Khan contributed a quickfire 37. However, these efforts proved insufficient against a rampant Australian bowling attack led by Spencer Johnson, who claimed an impressive 5 wickets for just 26 runs, earning him the Player of the Match award.

Notable collapses on both sides highlighted the match. Australia’s Captain Josh Inglis was dismissed for a duck, and several other batsmen failed to fire. Pakistan’s opening batsmen, Babar Azam (3 runs) and Sahabzada Farhan (5 runs), also failed to make an impact, and their captain Rizwan could only muster 16 runs. The wickets tumbled rapidly for Pakistan towards the end thanks to Adam Zampa’s double-wicket maiden.

This victory follows Australia’s 29-run win in the first T20I, solidifying their dominance in the series. The final match is scheduled [Date and time not provided in source text].

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