5 changes proved costly! Australia’s shameful defeat, Pakistan defeated in the series at home

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New Delhi. Pakistan cricket team has created a sensation by entering Australia at its home and defeating it in the ODI series. In the last match of the three-match series, the Kangaroo team made 5 major changes, due to which it had to bear the brunt. After losing the toss and coming to bat, Australia could only score 140 runs for 9 wickets. Injured Cooper Connolly did not come to bat. Chasing the target, Pakistan won the over by losing 2 wickets and won the series 2-1.

After losing the first match of the three-match ODI series against Australia, Pakistan team made a strong comeback and won. In the last match, Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and chose bowling. Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi created pressure in the beginning and took wickets. After this, Haris Rauf troubled the Kangaroo bowlers and put them on the back foot. In 31.5 overs, Australia could score only 140 runs for 9 wickets. Retired hurt, Cooper Connolly did not come out to bat again.

FIRST PUBLISHED: November 10, 2024, 15:01 IST