‘We Will Require Even Contributions From Most Players’: Shahid Afridi Schools Pakistan After Loss Against Australia In 2nd T20I

Mon Nov 18 10:14:56 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Crumbles in Sydney, Losing Second T20I to Australia

**Sydney, Australia –** Pakistan suffered a 13-run defeat against Australia in the second T20I of their three-match series at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Chasing a modest 148, Pakistan were bowled out for 134, with Spencer Johnson taking a crucial five-wicket haul. Key batsmen Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Agha Salman all failed to deliver significant scores.

The loss prompted criticism from former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, who highlighted the team’s inconsistent performance on his X account. Afridi noted that while India’s success relies on star players, Pakistan needs more consistent contributions from across the team. He praised the efforts of Haris Rauf, Usman Khan, and Irfan Khan Niazi but emphasized that greater support was needed to secure victory.

Pakistan, having already lost the series, now look to salvage some pride in the final T20I. The team has faced a string of setbacks in the T20I format this year, suffering defeats against several top teams.