Haris, Shafique, Ayub Shine as Pakistan Levels ODI Series Against Australia

Pakistan triumphed over Australia in the second ODI at Adelaide Oval, leveling the three-match series 1-1. The visitors chased down a modest target of 164 runs with ease, losing just one wicket and leaving 141 balls to spare.

Star Performances

• Saim Ayub: Scored a brisk 82 runs, anchoring Pakistan's chase with an aggressive knock.
• Abdullah Shafique: Stayed unbeaten on 64, ensuring a smooth finish.
• Haris Rauf: Delivered a match-winning performance with the ball, claiming a brilliant five-wicket haul.

Chase Dominance

The opening pair of Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique set a solid foundation with a commanding 137-run partnership. Ayub fell short of a well-deserved maiden century, but his aggression laid the groundwork for the victory.

Pakistan's Playing XI

• Mohammad Rizwan (c), Salman Ali Agha (vc), Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain.

Australia's Playing XI

• Matt Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steve Smith, Josh Inglis (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa.

Victory Milestone

This win marks Pakistan’s first ODI victory on Australian soil since 2017, and sets up a thrilling series decider.