New Delhi: Pakistan registers convincing victory over Australia by nine wickets Harris LaufA superb bowling performance of five wickets in the second one-day international at Adelaide Oval on Friday left the series level at 1-1.
On the right batting surface, Rauf registered figures of 5-29, his second five-wicket haul in ODIs, as Pakistan eliminated world champions Australia for 163 in 35 overs , their lowest ODI total against Pakistan.
Pakistan’s new white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan Displayed excellent goalkeeping skills, resulting in six dismissals, equaling the global record for most dismissals by a goalkeeper in one-day internationals.
Rizwan missed a chance to be dismissed for the seventh time when he failed to catch a high catch from Adam Zampa at the end of Australia’s innings.
Pakistan managed to chase down the target in 26.3 overs, with Saim Ayub scoring 82 and forming an opening partnership of 137 with Abdullah Shafique.
Pakistan’s standout batsman after their emphatic win Farhar Zaman Congratulations were expressed to the team on social media.
“What a huge win. Huge congratulations to the boys! Hats off to @HarisRauf14 and Saim Ayub for their incredible performances! They really delivered a stellar performance! @iShaheenAfridi,” Fakhar Zaman
The two teams will meet in the third and final ODI in Perth on Sunday.
