Sat Nov 16 09:35:25 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Faces Must-Win Situation in Second T20I Against Australia
**Sydney, Australia:** Pakistan faces a crucial second T20I against Australia in Sydney today, needing a victory to stay alive in the three-match series after a comprehensive defeat in the opener. The match, which began at 1:30 pm IST, is a must-win for Mohammad Rizwan’s men.
Australia, having won the toss and elected to bat, got off to a blistering start thanks to Matthew Short and Jake Fraser-McGurk, who amassed 21 runs from the first over alone. However, Pakistan fought back strongly. Haris Rauf, who has been in impressive form throughout the series, claimed two crucial wickets, including that of the dangerous Tim David. Abbas Afridi also contributed a key dismissal, helping to stem the flow of Australian runs.
While Australia’s innings initially looked promising, Pakistan’s disciplined bowling eventually made inroads, leaving the hosts with work to do in the latter stages of their innings. The match is being streamed on Disney+ Hotstar and televised on Star Sports Network in India.
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