PAK Win By Nine Wickets | Australia vs Pakistan Highlights of 2nd ODI 2024: Bowlers, Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique Help Green Shirts Register Dominant Series-Levelling Win

Pakistan have beaten Australia by nine wickets! It is a massive win for Pakistan as they level the series 1-1 after losing the opener in Melbourne. This is also Mohammad Rizwan's first win as Pakistan's full-time white-ball captain. This victory was set up by the pacers, especially Haris Rauf who took his second ODI fifer and Shaheen Afridi, who scalped three. Naseem Shah and Mohammad Hasnain took one wicket each as Pakistan bowled Australia out for just 163 runs in 35 overs. In response, Pakistan's run chase was led by a sensational 137-run opening partnership between Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique. While Saim Ayub smashed his maiden ODI fifty and departed for a classy 82 off 71 balls, Abdullah Shafique struck an unbeaten 64 as Pakistan won the match with 141 balls to spare. The series is tied 1-1 and the action is beautifully set up for the finale which will be played at the Optus Stadium in Perth on November 10. 

FIFTY for Abdullah Shafique as well! The right-hander has played some wonderful shots and it was his and Saim Ayub's partnership that has brought Pakistan on the brink of a famous win. 

OUT! Australia finally have the breakthrough and it is Adam Zampa, who has dismissed Saim Ayub. The southpaw went for a lofted shot on the off-side but did not make the connection he would have wanted with Josh Hazlewood taking a good catch. Saim Ayub has done his job with Pakistan not many runs away from a win here. Saim Ayub c Josh Hazlewood b Adam Zampa 82(71)

FIFTY for Saim Ayub! The left-hander has been in superb form in this game and has played a good knock here with a good mix of aggression as well as caution. He has led the charge for Pakistan in this contest and this is a start of many more to come. 

Saim Ayub is taking the attack to Australia here! The young left-hander has played some magnificent shots, especially hitting on the leg-side and he has kept Pakistan well on top here. The Green Shirts are cruising at the moment and Australia look out of ideas. 

10 overs are done here and Pakistan are right on top in this contest. Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub have been good so far with Pakistan clearly on top. Australia on their part need to take some quick wickets if they to put up a fight. 

Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique have gotten off to a sedate start with the two putting up 20 runs in five overs. Australia will look to make a few breakthroughs if they are to defend this low score. 

Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique have started the proceedings for Pakistan in this run chase and the two have managed to score eight runs off Mitchell Starc's first over. 

OUT! Shaheen Shah Afridi has struck, dismissing Adam Zampa and the innings has come to an end here. Australia have been bowled out for 163 in 35 overs and the architect behind the bowling performance from Pakistan was Haris Rauf, who claimed his second fifer in ODIs, finishing with figures of 5/29. Shaheen Shah Afridi three wickets and Australia would want to have a great start if they are to beat Pakistan here. 

OUT! Haris Rauf has five wickets and it has been a sensational performance from him! The right-arm pacer has dismissed Pat Cummins and Australia are staring at a very low score here. Pat Cummins c Mohammad Rizwan b Haris Rauf 13(17)