Australia completed a dominant 3-0 clean sweep over Pakistan in their T20 series Finale. The final game at Hobart saw Australia triumph by seven wickets, chasing down Pakistan’s modest target of 118 runs in just 11.2 overs. Marcus Stoinis shone with an unbeaten 61 off 27 balls, sealing the game in style.
Winning the toss, Pakistan opted to bat first. Despite a solid start by Babar Azam and Usman Khan, Pakistan collapsed in the middle overs. Aaron Hardie’s career-best figures of 3 for 21 led the Aussie bowling attack, restricting Pakistan to 117 all out. The middle order struggled against Australia’s disciplined bowling, leaving the visitors with an under-par total.
Australia’s Chase
Australia’s chase began shakily, losing openers Matthew Short and Jake Fraser-McGurk early. However, a fiery partnership between skipper Josh Inglis and Marcus Stoinis turned the game around. Stoinis smashed boundaries at will, including massive sixes off Haris Rauf, to secure the win with 52 balls to spare.
Key Performances in the Series
- Player of the Match: Marcus Stoinis for his explosive knock of 61*.
- Player of the Series: Spencer Johnson, for his eight wickets in three matches, including a five-wicket haul.
Post-Match Reactions
Australian skipper Josh Inglis praised his team’s all-around performance and lauded Marcus Stoinis for his incredible hitting. “That six on the roof was the biggest I’ve ever seen,” said Inglis.
Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha acknowledged the team’s shortcomings, especially in the middle overs, and highlighted positives such as the performances of Jahandad Khan and Irfan Khan. He vowed to work on their mistakes and improve as a unit.
What’s Next?
- Australia: Focus shifts to the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, beginning on November 22 in Perth.
- Pakistan: The team travels to Zimbabwe for another white-ball series starting November 24.
The series victory was a morale boost for Australia, while Pakistan will aim for redemption in their upcoming games.
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