Pakistan decide to bat after successful toss in 2nd Australia T20I

Pakistan secured an unbeaten 2-0 lead within the three-match T20I sequence towards Australia after a dominant all-round show handed the guests a crushing 90-run defeat within the second T20 Worldwide on the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday.

Blistering half-centuries from captain Salman Ali Agha and Usman Khan, adopted by a ruthless spin bowling efficiency, powered Pakistan to an unassailable 2-0 lead within the sequence, with the ultimate match scheduled on the similar venue on Sunday.

Requested to bat first after successful the toss, Pakistan posted an imposing 198 for five of their allotted 20 overs. Agha led from the entrance with a commanding 76 off 40 balls, hanging 4 sixes and 4 boundaries to anchor the innings. He was nicely supported by Usman Khan, who compiled a composed 53 off 36 deliveries, guaranteeing Pakistan maintained momentum via the center overs.

Saim Ayub chipped in with 23, whereas Shadab Khan added a fast 28 as Pakistan completed strongly, setting Australia a frightening goal of 199 runs.

In reply, Australia’s batting collapsed towards Pakistan’s spinners, who “spun an online” on a turning Lahore floor. The guests have been bundled out for simply 108 in 15.4 overs, by no means threatening the goal.

All-rounder Cameron Inexperienced was Australia’s prime scorer with 35 off 20 balls, whereas Matthew Brief made 27. Captain Mitchell Marsh (18) and Xavier Bartlett (10) have been the one different batters to succeed in double figures.

Pakistan’s bowlers shared the spoils, with Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan main the assault with three wickets every. Usman Tariq claimed two scalps, whereas Saim Ayub and Mohammad Nawaz picked up one wicket apiece.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the staff on the feat.

“The cricket staff gained the hearts of followers by demonstrating splendid play. Hope this streak of victories will proceed sooner or later as nicely.”

Each groups had made a number of adjustments forward of the match. Pakistan introduced in Naseem Shah, Faheem Ashraf and Usman Tariq, changing Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Afridi and Salman Mirza. Australia made 4 adjustments, together with the return of skipper Mitchell Marsh alongside Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott and Matthew Kuhnemann.

Pakistan had already taken a 1-0 lead within the sequence after a spin-assisted 22-run victory within the first T20I, the place Saim Ayub starred with an all-round efficiency.

The sequence is serving as preparation for subsequent month’s ICC T20 World Cup, which will likely be collectively hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7, and Pakistan will likely be buoyed by their kind as they head into the worldwide match with rising confidence.

Enjoying XI

Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha (c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Muhammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed

Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Cameron Inexperienced, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Matthew Brief, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott