Despite late fireworks from Usman Khan and Irfan Khan, Pakistan fell 14 runs short in their chase against Australia in the second T20I at Sydney.
Set a target of 148, Pakistan were all out with two balls to spare. Usman top-scored with 52 off 36 balls, while Irfan’s unbeaten 37 off 28 kept hopes alive until the final over. Josh Johnson’s five-wicket haul dismantled Pakistan’s batting order, with Adam Zampa claiming two crucial wickets.
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Haris Rauf shone with the ball earlier, taking 4/28, while Abbas Afridi and Sufiyan Muqeem chipped in with three and two wickets, respectively. Glenn Maxwell’s all-round contribution helped Australia dominate key moments.
The final T20I promises an exciting contest as Pakistan aim to bounce back.
