LAHORE, Pakistan — Pakistan defeated Australia by 90 runs in the second T20 match at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. This victory gave Pakistan a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The win also ended a seven-year drought against Australia in T20 series.
Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and chose to bat first. The team scored 198 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs. Salman Ali Agha scored 76 runs from 40 balls, while Usman Khan added 53 runs. Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz remained unbeaten, scoring 28 and 9 runs.
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Australia struggled to chase the target. The team was all out for 108 runs in 15.4 overs. Cameron Green scored 35 runs and Matt Short made 27 runs. Pakistan’s bowlers dominated, with Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan taking 3 wickets each. Usman Tariq, Saem Ayub, and Mohammad Nawaz claimed one wicket each.
Pakistan made three changes in the playing eleven for the second T20. Usman Tariq, Faheem Ashraf, and Naseem Shah were included, while Shaheen Shah Afridi, Salman Mirza, and Fakhar Zaman rested. These changes strengthened the team, and Pakistan controlled the match from start to finish.
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The victory gives Pakistan a strong position in the three-match series, needing only one more win to seal it. Fans celebrated Pakistan’s performance, praising both batting and bowling. The team now looks confident and prepared for the series decider.