04/06/2026
Pakistan clinch the 3-match ODI series with a hard-fought 4 wicket win in the decider.
Pakistan’s bowlers bowled Australia out for 157 in 42 overs.
Shaheen Afridi led with 3/30, Abrar Ahmed took 2/19, and Shadab Khan chipped in with 2/28. A complete team effort to restrict the Aussies.
The chase was far from straightforward. Australia fought back and reduced Pakistan to 112/6. Babar Azam top-scored with 40(84) and Maaz Sadaqat gave a quick 27(26), but wickets kept falling.
ButShadab Khan 29*(42) and Abdul Samad 18*(30) held their nerve. Their unbeaten 49-run 7th wicket partnership finished the game in 41.5 overs and sealed the series for Pakistan.
Matthew Kuhnemann led Australia’s fight with 3/38, but Pakistan crossed the line.