Delhi: In the third and last ODI played in Perth on Sunday, Pakistan defeated Australia by 8 wickets and won the series 2-1. After facing defeat in the first match, Pakistan made a brilliant comeback and defeated world champion Australia in the next two ODIs and won the series in its favor. This is Pakistan’s first win in the ODI series in Australia since 2002, which indicates their return to form. Captain Mohammad Rizwan believes that this victory will boost the morale of the team.
Klaasen did a feat which no South African batsman could do.
After the match, Rizwan said, “This is a special moment for me. This is a happy day for the entire country. We were not able to live up to our expectations in the last few years. I am the captain only for the toss and presentation – suggestions come from the fielding, batting and bowling groups. The credit for this victory completely goes to the bowlers, who performed brilliantly in the favorable conditions of Australia. “Both the openers also made the target easy by giving a great start.”
During this series, Haris Rauf dismissed Maxwell in all three matches. He also got the title of Player of the Tournament. The performance of the Pakistani player was excellent.
Haris said, “We were struggling for the last few months and this series was very important for Pakistan and the team. Thank you to all our fans, whether they are here or supporting us around the world. We practiced a lot in the nets and shared ideas with each other as a bowling group. Maxwell is a superstar, and I was lucky to get him out three times in this series.”
FAQ
How many times did Pakistan defeat Australia?
There have been 109 matches in ODI between Australia and Pakistan. Out of these 109 matches, Australia has won 71 while Pakistan 34 occasions But has emerged victorious.
How many matches has Pakistan lost?
As of September 2024, Pakistan has played 458 Test matches; They have won 148 matches, 144 matches Have lost and 166 matches have been drawn. They also won the 1998–99 Asian Test Championship, in which they defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 175 runs in the final.
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