Pakistan whitewash Australia with 111-run win in final T20I ahead of World Cup

Pakistan recorded a historic 3-0 series whitewash against Australia on Sunday after crushing the visitors by 111 runs in the final T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

After electing to bat first, the Green Shirts posted a formidable total of 207 for 5, driven by a sharp 56-run opening knock from Saim Ayub and a steady unbeaten 50 from Babar Azam.

The innings received a late surge from Shadab Khan, who smashed 46 runs off just 19 balls, while Khawaja Nafay added a quick-fire 21 to ensure a daunting target for the tourists.

In response, Australia’s batting line-up crumbled against a clinical Pakistani bowling attack, with only Marcus Stoinis and Cameron Green managing to cross the 20-run mark.

Mohammad Nawaz was the standout performer with the ball, claiming a magnificent five-wicket haul to dismantle the opposition. Shaheen Afridi supported with two wickets, while Abrar Ahmed and Naseem Shah took one apiece to wrap up a comprehensive victory and secure Pakistan’s first T20I series win over Australia in seven years.

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Pakistan XI: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha (c), Khawaja Nafay, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.

Australia XI: Matthew Short, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Mitchell Marsh (c), Marcus Stoinis, Josh Philippe, Mitchell Owen, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, M Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa.