Pakistan’s opening pair, Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique, along with pacer Haris Rauf, led their team to a dominant win over Australia in the second ODI at Adelaide Oval, leveling the series 1-1.
Ayub top-scored with 82, Shafique remained unbeaten on 64, and Rauf took five wickets, as Pakistan chased down a modest 164-run target with 141 balls to spare.
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The pair of Saim and Abdullah put up a strong 137-run partnership, with Saim falling just short of a half-century.
Abdullah carried on to finish with 64 not out, while Babar Azam contributed with 15 not out. For Australia, Adam Zampa claimed the only wicket of Ayub.
Earlier, Australia struggled with the bat, collapsing for just 164 in 35 overs. Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Shaheen Afridi’s 3/26 and Rauf’s 5/29, dismantled the Australian lineup.
Despite a strong 35 from Steve Smith, Australia was unable to recover from early setbacks. The victory marked Pakistan’s first over Australia at home since 2017, with the final ODI scheduled at Optus Stadium in Perth.
