Australia Clinches T20I Series 3-0 with a Decisive Seven-Wicket Win Over Pakistan
Australia Wins T20I Series 3-0 Against Pakistan with Dominant Performance
Australia 118/3 (Stoinis 61, Inglis 27, Afridi 1-14) beat Pakistan 117 all out (Babar 41, Hardie 3-21, Zampa 2-11) by 7 wickets*
Australia Seals the Series in Style
Australia wrapped up the T20I series against Pakistan with a commanding seven-wicket victory in Hobart, completing a 3-0 clean sweep. Marcus Stoinis starred with an unbeaten 61 off 27 balls, ensuring Australia chased down the modest target of 118 with nearly nine overs to spare.
Pakistan’s Promising Start
After struggling in the earlier matches, Pakistan began this game with intent. Despite the early loss of Sahibzada Farhan, skipper Babar Azam led the charge, scoring a fluent 41 off 28 balls. Alongside Haseebullah Khan, Babar propelled Pakistan to 58/1 in the Powerplay, their highest Powerplay score in the series.
However, Pakistan’s promising start soon unravelled, with the team losing their last nine wickets for just 56 runs, collapsing to 117 all out in 18.1 overs.
Zampa Spins a Web
Adam Zampa was instrumental in Pakistan’s collapse, delivering a spell of 4-0-11-2 that stifled their progress after the Powerplay. Zampa dismissed Haseebullah and Babar with clever variations, further cementing his reputation as one of T20 cricket’s most skilful spinners.
“Zampa’s control and variations kept Pakistan’s batters second-guessing,” noted analysts. His efforts piled pressure on Pakistan, allowing other bowlers like Aaron Hardie (3-21) to capitalize.
Pakistan’s Fragile Batting Line-Up
Pakistan’s aggressive approach exposed their batting depth. The team effectively ran out of recognized batters after the fifth wicket fell, with Abbas Afridi coming in at No. 7. This lack of balance in their line-up hindered their ability to mount a competitive total, as the tail folded quickly under Australia’s disciplined bowling attack.
Stoinis Takes Down Rauf
While Haris Rauf had troubled Australian batters throughout the series, Marcus Stoinis turned the tables in this match. In a thrilling ninth over, Stoinis smashed Rauf for 22 runs, including two sixes that energized Australia’s chase.
Stoinis’s assault continued against Shaheen Afridi, whose over went for 25 runs. By the time Stoinis was caught off a no-ball, the game was well within Australia’s grasp.
Key Performances
- Marcus Stoinis: 61* off 27 balls, dismantling Pakistan’s bowlers with explosive hitting.
- Adam Zampa: 4-0-11-2, orchestrating Pakistan’s middle-order collapse.
- Aaron Hardie: 3-21, providing crucial breakthroughs with the ball.
- Babar Azam: 41 off 28 balls, the only batter to show resistance for Pakistan.
Australia’s Dominance
Australia’s clinical performance across all three matches showcased their superiority, with strong contributions from both batters and bowlers. The win also highlighted their ability to handle pressure moments, like Stoinis’s counterattack in this game.
