Australia Clean Sweep Pakistan 3-0 in AUS vs PAK T20I Series As Bowlers, Marcus Stoinis Shine in Hobart to Defeat Green Shirts By Seven Wickets

The Australia national cricket team outclassed the Pakistan national cricket team in the third T20I of the three-match series at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. The host secured a dominant seven-wicket victory over the visitors. Speedster Aaron Hardie's three-wicket haul, followed by Marcus Stoinis' unbeaten half-century helped Australia to whitewash Pakistan. After winning the third T20I, the Josh Inglis-led Australia whitewashed the Pakistan cricket team 3-0 in the three-match T20I series. Earlier, the Green Shirts won the historic ODI series 2-1, becoming the first Asian side to win two ODI series in Australia. Aaron Hardie Brings Out Celebrappeal After Trapping Pakistan Stand-in Captain Salman Ali Agha LBW During AUS vs PAK 3rd T20I 2024 (Watch Video).

While chasing 118 runs, all-rounder Marcus Stoinis played a match-winning knock of 61, followed by crucial contributions from captain Josh Inglis (27) and opener Jake Fraser-McGurk (18) as the host secured a one-sided victory over Pakistan.

Aaron Hardie's Three-Wicket Haul Bundles out Pakistan for 117

Earlier in the match, Australian pacers broke the back of Pakistan's batting attack. Aaron Hardie took a three-wicket haul. Hardie took key wickets of stand-in captain Salman Ali Agha, Abbas Afridi, and Usman Khan. He was well supported by fellow pacers Xavier Bartlett (1/25), Spencer Johnson (2/24), and Nathan Ellis (1/20). Leg spinner Adam Zampa bagged two wickets as the visitors were all out for just 117 runs in 18.1 overs. For Pakistan, Babar Azam top-scored with 41 runs. Shaheen Afridi Plays MS Dhoni-Like Helicopter Shot Against Aaron Hardie During AUS vs PAK 3rd T20I 2024 (Watch Video).

Marcus Stoinis' Match-Winning Fifty Guides Hosts to Seven-Wicket Win

While chasing the small target, Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis slammed 61 runs off 27 balls, including five fours and as many sixes. The all-rounder remained unbeaten and helped Australia to chase down the target in 11.2 overs. The host won the three-match T20I series 3-0.

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