Adelaide : Pakistan defeated Australia by 9 wickets in 2nd ODI of the 3 match series, after 28 years at Adelaide Oval.
Bowling 1st , Pakistan pacers pusher Aussies to backfoot.
Despite a lone attempt of Steve Smith (35), the whole Australian lineup fell prey to Haris Rauf (5/29) & Shaheen Afridi (3/26). Australia got bundled out for 163 runs.
In reply, Pakistan openers Saim Ayub (82*) & Abdullah Shafique (64*) powered them past the target in 26.3 overs.
Rauf was adjourned the Man of The Match for his heroic spell.
The series now stands levelled at 1-1 with decider to be played at Perth on November 10, 2024.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
Aus : 163 (35)
Steve Smith : 35 (48)
Pak :
Haris Rauf : 5/29
Shaheen Afridi : 3/26
2nd Innings :
Pak : 169-1 (26.3)
Saim Ayub : 82* (71)
Abdullah Shafique : 64* (69)
Aus :
Adam Zampa : 1/44
Result : Pakistan win by 9 Wickets.
