Player of the Match
Player of the Match

Shaheen shares a laugh with Haris Rauf as he buries his head into his shoulder. The team's called up for a collective pose with the series trophy. Celebrations all round. It is those scenes that we leave you with, and we hope to see you again for the T20Is. Take care!

Mohammad Rizwan says "It's a special moment from me and the fans. As a whole team we are happy. I don't want to be captain just for the presentation or toss. I'm open to suggestions from everyone, the older players, the younger players and the backroom staff. I'll give all the credit to the bowlers. Australia in Australia is not easy. But Saim and Abdullah have given us a couple of great starts, too. The fans love us regardless of whether we win or lose and I really appreciate that."

"Pretty disappointing performance." Josh Inglis says. "Completely outplayed. It's up to us to get through tough periods. Really cool experience captaining Australia but pretty disappointing series".

Haris Rauf is the Player of the Match. "This means a lot to Pakistan, because we've been struggling a lot for the last few months," he says. "We're playing for the fans who come to the ground every time to support us. We've been practicing a lot the past few weeks, talking among the fast bowlers, communicating well, and it's paying off."

Says Glenn Maxwell is a superstar, and somewhat humbly puts down his three dismissals of Maxwell to luck.

Glenn Maxwell and Haris Rauf stop for a catch-up and a warm embrace as we get ready for the presentation ceremony.

The lap continues. The uncomplicated joy on their faces is stirring. Very rare to feel like bilateral ODI series matter, but this one really does for this Pakistan side. They never, never, take a win in Australia for granted.

Pakistan take a lap of honour around the Optus Stadium, with their fans thronging the sidelines as they celebrate. How they have craved such scenes, and how long they have been deprived of them.

Varshini : "When Pak last won a series in Aus , their coach Dizzy Gillespie was bowling against them. Today , his knowledge of the australian conditions combined with some spirited performances made it possible after 22 years"

There are hugs and smiles all around as Pakistan celebrate their first series win in Australia in 2002. The manner of the wins will hugely excite Pakistan. After a time when Pakistan's fast bowling has needed a feel-good story, their quartet here has delivered in style. "Better than us" Wasim Akram says, comparing this win to the 2002 series triumph. High praise indeed.

Anupam: "Lets appreciate Pakistan for quality cricket, but whether this series is a turnaround for then, lets hold on to that thought. Aussies will again pick themselves up once champions trophy comes with addition of players like Head, Marsh etc"

Babar and Rizwan hold their arms aloft as the pair embrace, wide smiles on their faces. It's been a difficult year for Pakistan, but finally signs they may be ending it on something of a high.

26.5
4
Zampa to Babar Azam, FOUR, full toss, and Babar Azam pulls it away to long-on for four. He hits the winning runs for the second consecutive match. Pakistan win the series 2-1, outclassing Australia comprehensively in their own backyard
26.4
1
Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run,
26.3
0
Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, pushes it into the offside to leave Pakistan two away
26.2
0
Zampa to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, skids through and beats the bat
26.1
1
Zampa to Babar Azam, 1 run, clipped to mid=on

END OF OVER:
26 | 14 Runs | PAK: 137/2 (4 runs required from 24 overs, RR: 5.26, RRR: 0.16)

  • Mohammad Rizwan29 (24b)
  • Babar Azam23 (28b)
  • Aaron Hardie2-0-19-0
  • Sean Abbott6-0-49-0
25.6
0
Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, leading edge into the offside
25.5
1
Hardie to Babar Azam, 1 run, didn't quite time that pull to mid-on but it gets him a single
25.4
1
Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, works it down for a single to long-on

shujee: "People putting this down as being against Australia A need to remember Starc, Cummins and Hazlewood couldn't get a single wicket last match"

25.3
2
Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, 2 runs, slower delivery, Rizwan places it into a gap at backward point and races back for two
25.2
4
Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR, more runs, pulled in front of midwicket for four. Was halfway down the crease when he made contact, and Pakistan are finishing this off in a hurry
25.1
6
Hardie to Mohammad Rizwan, SIX, straight six from Rizwan! Nothing delivery, in the slot, Rizwan charges down the ground and slaps it over the bowler's head

Janjua: "@Nathan you're point would've been spot on if Australia had not lost last match with 9 wickets to spare."

END OF OVER:
25 | 3 Runs | PAK: 123/2 (18 runs required from 25 overs, RR: 4.92, RRR: 0.72)

  • Mohammad Rizwan16 (19b)
  • Babar Azam22 (27b)
  • Sean Abbott6-0-49-0
  • Lance Morris6-0-24-2
24.6
1
Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, steered to square leg as he keeps the strike
24.5
1
Abbott to Babar Azam, 1 run, thick inside edge squezes it into the onside. Muffled appeal from the bowler for lbw
24.4
1
Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, prodded into the offside and they sneak through for a quick single
24.3
0
Abbott to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, shorter slower delivery, pulled in front of square

Nathan: "I think it's also worth noting that todays performance is very much an Australia A, in fact weaker than the Australia A that played India"

Pakistan 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st84Abdullah ShafiqueSaim Ayub
2nd1Babar AzamSaim Ayub
3rd58Mohammad RizwanBabar Azam