Hobart: Australia secured a comprehensive 7-wicket victory over Pakistan in the third and final T20 International, completing a clean sweep of the series.
Batting first, Pakistan was bowled out for a meager 117 runs in 18.1 overs, giving Australia an easy target of 118 runs. Despite losing early wickets, Australia comfortably chased down the target in 11.2 overs with seven wickets in hand.
Pakistan Chooses to Bat First in Third T20 Against Australia
Pakistan’s Struggles
Pakistan’s batting collapsed early. Captain Babar Azam was the only notable scorer, contributing 41 runs. Despite winning the toss and choosing to bat first, the team failed to put up a competitive total.
Australian Bowling and Chase
Australian bowlers dominated, with Aaron Hardy claiming three wickets, while Spencer Johnson and Adam Zampa bagged two wickets each. Australia’s batsmen, led by Josh Inglis and Aaron Hardy, ensured a smooth chase.
Spearheaded by stand-in captain Salman Ali Agha, Pakistan made two changes for the final match, resting regular captain Mohammad Rizwan. Despite the changes, the team couldn’t avoid a whitewash in the series.
