Haris Rauf and Saim Ayub Lead Pakistan to Victory Over Australia

Fast bowler Haris Rauf's impressive 5-29 and Saim Ayub's 82 runs helped Pakistan defeat Australia by nine wickets in the second ODI. The match saw Australia getting all out for 163 in 35 overs. Pakistan leveled the three-match series with a formidable chase, setting the stage for the decider.

Pakistan's cricket team leveled the three-match one-day international series against Australia, thanks to stellar performances by fast bowler Haris Rauf and left-hander Saim Ayub. Rauf's lethal pace, taking 5-29, dismantled the Australian batting lineup, restricting them to just 163 runs.

Saim Ayub, with his brilliant 82 runs, anchored Pakistan's chase to a comfortable nine-wicket victory. Despite early criticism, Ayub, along with Abdullah Shafique, formed a resilient opening partnership, collectively amassing 137 runs, making light work of the Australian attack.

The victory sets up a thrilling series decider set to be played in Perth, where Australia plans to rest key players ahead of their home test series against India. The significant contributions of Rauf and Ayub have revived Pakistan's hopes in the series.

(With inputs from agencies.)