HOBART – The third and final T20 match between Pakistan and Australia is set to take place on Monday (today).
Pakistan faces the threat of series whitewash as Australia already led the three-match series with a decisive 2-0 advantage.
Pakistan’s performance in the second T20 match was lackluster, marked by poor fielding and slow batting.
Chasing a manageable target of 148 runs, the national team faltered, bowled out for 134 runs, leading to a 13-run defeat and handing the series to Australia.
Former captain Babar Azam’s prolonged dip in form remains a concern.
However, captain Mohammad Rizwan expressed optimism about his team’s ability to secure a win in the final game.
Despite the loss, pacer Haris Rauf achieved a major milestone in the second match.
By taking four wickets, Rauf became Pakistan’s joint-highest wicket-taker in T20 Internationals, tying with Shadab Khan. Both players have taken 107 wickets as Rauf achieved the feat in 74 matches and Shadab in 104.
