Pakistan delivered a ruthless all-round performance to demolish Australia by 90 runs in the second T20I at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, sealing the series in emphatic fashion.
After winning the toss, Pakistan set the tone early with aggressive intent. Salman Agha produced a commanding innings, smashing 76 off just 40 balls, mixing power with placement to dismantle Australia’s bowling attack. His knock anchored Pakistan’s charge to 198 for 5, the highest T20I total they have ever posted against Australia.
Saim Ayub provided early momentum with a brisk 23 before falling, while Usman Khan ensured Pakistan finished strongly with a well-paced 53. Shadab Khan’s late cameo added crucial impetus as Pakistan surged past the 190 mark despite Adam Zampa being the most economical of Australia’s bowlers.
In response, Australia never recovered from early blows. Abrar Ahmed and Saim Ayub struck quickly, removing Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head inside the powerplay as the pitch began to grip. The visitors struggled badly against spin, losing wickets at regular intervals as the required rate ballooned.
Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan and Usman Tariq combined to choke Australia’s middle order, while disciplined fielding applied constant pressure. Cameron Green offered brief resistance with a 35-ball assault, but once he fell, Australia collapsed rapidly.
Australia were eventually bowled out for 108 in just 15.4 overs, underlining Pakistan’s complete dominance in both departments. Salman Agha fittingly took the final catch to seal victory, capping a match in which he led from the front.
With this win, Pakistan wrapped up the series convincingly and sent a strong message ahead of upcoming global tournaments, particularly with their spin attack flourishing under lights in Lahore.
