Historic Triumph: Pakistan Clinches ODI Series Against Australia
Pakistan made history by winning the ODI series against Australia, marking their first victory on Aussie soil since 2002. Skipper Mohammed Rizwan praised the bowlers for their outstanding performance and acknowledged contributions from openers Ayub and Shafique alongside him. Haris Rauf emerged as a standout performer, earning both 'Player of the Match' and 'Player of the Series' awards.
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In a historic series win over Australia, Pakistan's cricket team showcased remarkable skill and strategy, led by skipper Mohammed Rizwan. This victory signifies their first ODI series triumph on Australian soil since 2002, a momentous achievement highlighting the prowess of the 'Men in Green.'.
After Pakistan secured the series 2-1, Rizwan expressed heartfelt commendations to his bowlers for their stellar performances. Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and young opener Saim Ayub delivered standout contributions, propelling Pakistan to victory. Rizwan, open to team suggestions, credited his squad, particularly lauding openers Ayub and Abdullah Shafique for their ease in chasing targets.
The crucial third ODI saw Pakistan opting to bowl after winning the toss, wherein the Aussie batters visibly struggled. Pakistan's pace attack, led by Shaheen, Naseem Shah, and Rauf, restricted Australia to a meager 140 runs. In response, Ayub and Shafique's solid opening partnership, followed by Babar Azam and Rizwan sealing the win with eight wickets in hand, underscored Pakistan's dominant performance.
(With inputs from agencies.)