PAK vs AUS: Pakistan Clinches Historic ODI Series Win Over Australia
Perth, 10 November 2024: In an electrifying PAK vs AUS showdown, Pakistan’s fast bowlers secured an eight-wicket victory over Australia in the third ODI. Clinching the series 2-1 – marking Pakistan’s first ODI series win in Australia in over two decades. This historic series win echoes Pakistan’s last ODI victory on Australian soil in June 2002 under Waqar Younis captaincy.

The third ODI saw Pakistan’s bowlers dominate as they limited Australia to just 140 runs in 31.5 overs. Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, & Naseem Shah shared eight wickets, with Shaheen taking 3-32 & Naseem 3-54. Haris Rauf, celebrating his 31st birthday, contributed 2-24 & earned both Player of the Match & Player of the Series awards. Finishing with 10 wickets across the series.
In response, Pakistan reached the 141-run target with ease, finishing at 143-2 in 26.5 overs. Openers Saim Ayub (42 off 52 balls) & Abdullah Shafique (37 off 53 balls) set a strong foundation with an 84-run stand. Captain Mohammad Rizwan (30* off 27 balls) & Babar Azam (28* off 30 balls) completed the chase. Highlighting Pakistan’s batting strength & composure under pressure.
The PAK vs AUS series victory marked a strong comeback after a narrow loss in the first ODI, followed by a nine-wicket win in the second. With momentum high, Pakistan now looks ahead to the three-match T20I series against Australia from 14 to 18 November.

Match Summary:
- Australia: 140 all out, 31.5 overs (Sean Abbott 30, Matthew Short 22; Shaheen Shah Afridi 3-32, Naseem Shah 3-54, Haris Rauf 2-24)
- Pakistan: 143-2, 26.5 overs (Saim Ayub 42, Abdullah Shafique 37, Mohammad Rizwan 30*, Babar Azam 28*; Lance Morris 2-24)
- Player of the Match: Haris Rauf
- Player of the Series: Haris Rauf