Babar, Nawaz stars as Pakistan crushed Australia with 3-0 series defeat

Pakistan defeated Australia 3-0 in a three-match series, completing a clean sweep. In the final match, Pakistan batted first, posting a massive score of 207/6 in 20 overs and winning by 111 runs.

Explosive Innings by Pakistani Batsmen

The biggest reason behind this victory was the outstanding form of the Pakistani batsmen. Saim Ayub scored 56 runs, while Babar Azam played an unbeaten innings of 50*. Shadab Khan scored a quickfire 46 runs off 19 balls, giving the team a strong finish in the final overs. Fakhar Zaman and Khawaja Nafay also made important contributions, helping Pakistan reach a total of 207/6.

Australian Batsmen Struggle

It was a difficult day for the Australian team. Mitchell Marsh was dismissed for 1 run, while Marcus Stoinis scored 23 and Cameron Green made 22. The entire team was bowled out for just 96 runs in 16.5 overs. Mohammad Nawaz took 5 wickets and Shaheen Afridi took 2 wickets, preventing the Australian team from mounting any significant challenge.

Dominance of Pakistani Bowling

The Pakistani bowlers delivered a superb performance. Nawaz, Shaheen, and Abrar Ahmed took wickets in their respective overs, never allowing the Australian batsmen to settle. Nawaz’s 5-wicket haul was the turning point of the match.

Team Strategy and Partnerships

Pakistan made excellent use of partnerships and strategy. The 69-run partnership between Saim Ayub and Babar Azam provided a strong foundation for the team. The 6-run partnership between Shadab and Babar maintained the pressure until the end. With this victory, Pakistan proved that both their batting and bowling are top-notch in T20 cricket.