Australia Fall Apart as Pakistan Complete 3–0 Sweep
Pakistan sealed a dominant 3–0 series whitewash over Australia, powered by a match-winning spell from Mohammad Nawaz that ripped through Australia’s batting lineup. The left-arm spinner dictated the tempo through the middle overs, turning a competitive contest into a one-sided finish.
Match Overview
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium
Toss: Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first.
Result: Pakistan defeated Australia to seal a commanding 3–0 series whitewash.
Pakistan Innings — 207/6 (20 overs)
Pakistan’s innings was a blend of composure and calculated aggression. Fakhar Zaman provided an energetic start, setting the tempo in the powerplay. The innings was then shaped by a crucial partnership between Saim Ayub and captain Babar Azam. Ayub’s fluent 56 off 37 balls kept the scoreboard ticking, while Babar anchored the innings with a calm 50 off 36 deliveries.
As the innings progressed, Pakistan accelerated at the perfect time. Shadab Khan changed the momentum with a blistering 46 off 19 balls, striking boundaries at will in the death overs. Valuable finishing touches from the lower order, including Mohammad Nawaz, pushed Pakistan to a formidable 207/6, a total that immediately put Australia under pressure.
Australia Innings — 96 all out (16.5 overs)
Chasing a massive target, Australia never settled. Early strikes from Shaheen Afridi with the new ball dented their confidence. The middle overs belonged entirely to Nawaz, whose spin proved too challenging for the batters.
Only Marcus Stoinis (23) and Cameron Green (22) offered brief resistance, but the lack of partnerships meant the required rate kept rising. Australia were eventually bowled out for just 96.
Pakistan Bowling Highlights
Mohammad Nawaz — 5/18 (4 overs), a match-winning spell.
Shaheen Afridi — 2/16, early breakthroughs.
Support from Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed kept pressure constant.
Awards & Takeaways
Player of the Match: Mohammad Nawaz — 5/18 (4 overs)
Nawaz delivered a decisive, match-winning spell in the middle overs, using clever variations in pace and length to dismantle Australia’s batting lineup and completely shift the momentum in Pakistan’s favor.Player of the Series: Salman Ali Agha
Agha earned this honor for his consistent all-round contributions throughout the series, playing key roles with both bat and ball and helping Pakistan maintain control across all three matches.
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