Pakistan’s cricket team has emerged victorious in the first T20 international match against Australia, winning by 22 runs. This marks a significant win for Pakistan, which has not defeated Australia in T20 cricket for seven years. The match took place in Lahore, where Pakistan has now won seven consecutive T20 international matches.
The Australian team, missing key players Pat Cummins, David Warner, and Glenn Maxwell, struggled to put up a strong resistance against Pakistan’s bowling attack. Led by Travis Head, the Australian team was unable to counter Pakistan’s spin and pace attack, which was spearheaded by Shaheen Afridi.
Afridi’s all-round performance was instrumental in limiting the Australian team to 146/8 in response to Pakistan’s 168-run total. The Pakistani team’s batting lineup, led by captain Babar Azam, was also impressive. Azam, who was batting at number four, scored 24 runs off 20 deliveries, including a six and a four. He also took three catches in the field, showcasing his exceptional fielding skills.
The Australian team’s top scorer was Cameron Green, who hit 36 runs off 31 deliveries. Matthew Zwerer also contributed 34 not out runs, hitting two sixes and three fours. However, the Australian team’s innings was marked by the early wickets of Matthew Short and Travis Head, who were both caught by Afridi.
The Pakistani team’s victory is a significant boost ahead of the T20 World Cup, which is set to take place in 10 days. The team will look to build on this momentum and take on the challenges of the tournament with confidence.
In other news, a leaked audio message of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secretary information Sheikh Waqas Akram has surfaced. Akram has been released from the remaining two matches of the Australia series.
