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)

OUT! Australia are eight wickets down! Mitchell Starc has been dismissed as he edges a catch to Mohammad Rizwan, who takes his fifth catch of this innings. Australia's innings have gone nowhere while Pakistan continue to dominate. Mitchell Starc c Mohammad Rizwan b Naseem Shah 1(4)

OUT! Australia's troubles continue to increase with Glenn Maxwell being Haris Rauf's latest victim! The ball was a short delivery and Glenn Maxwell, in a bid to pull the delivery, dragged it onto his stumps. A big wicket for Pakistan here as Australia are now seven wickets down. Glenn Maxwell b Haris Rauf 16(21) 

OUT! Australia lose one more wicket and it is Haris Rauf once again, who has struck! Mohammad Rizwan takes another catch behind the stumps and the pacer bags his third wicket, reducing Australia to 121/6. Aaron Hardie c Mohammad Rizwan b Haris Rauf 14(29)

OUT! Steve Smith has been dismissed by Mohammad Hasnain and Australia continue to sink into further trouble! The right-hander attempted a cut shot but edged the ball with Mohammad Rizwan taking the catch. Pakistan are in control of this game here while Australia desperately seek a partnership. Steve Smith c Mohammad Rizwan b Mohammad Hasnain 35(48)

OUT! Haris Rauf has struck again and this time, he has drawn the edge of Marnus Labuschagne's bat with Mohammad Rizwan taking a good catch. Australia are in trouble here as they need a partnership big time. Marnus Labuschagne c Mohammad Rizwan b Haris Rauf 6(11)

OUT! Haris Rauf is into the wickets' column for the first time today and he has dismissed Josh Inglis, who gloved the ball to the wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan who did well to take the catch. Australia in a spot of bother here. Josh Inglis c Mohammad Rizwan b Haris Rauf 18(25)

Steve Smith and Josh Inglis have been out in the middle and both the batters have played some good shots. They have formed a partnership of shorts which Australia will like to flourish and develop into a big one. 

OUT! Another wicket for Shaheen Afridi and Pakistan. Matthew Short played an aerial shot on the off-side but Babar Azam was right there to take a good catch. Matthew Short c Babar Azam b Shaheen Afridi 19(15)

Five overs have been bowled and there already has been some entertainment! Jake Fraser-McGurk got off to a flying start with three fours in over off Naseem Shah before he was trapped in front by Shaheen Afridi. However, Shaheen Afridi later went on to drop the catch of Matthew Short in the next over! Australia, with Short and Smith at the crease, will look to have a steady partnership from here on. 

OUT! Shaheen Shah Afridi has struck and he has dismissed the dangerous Jake Fraser-McGurk! The right-hander looked in good touch, smashing Naseem Shah for three overs in the earlier over but this time, has been caught right in front of the stumps and the umpire did not hesitate before raising his finger. Jake Fraser-McGurk lbw b Shaheen Afridi 13(10)