Pakistan Whitewash Australia in Third T20I to Seal Historic Series Win

Overview

Pakistan sealed a memorable T20I whitewash against Australia by winning the third and final match by 111 runs in Lahore. It marked Pakistan first 3–0 T20 series victory over Australia since 2018, highlighted by a dominant batting display and a lethal bowling performance.

Pakistan players celebrate after completing a T20I whitewash against Australia in Lahore.
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Pakistan delivered a commanding performance to defeat Australia by 111 runs in the third and final T20 International, completing a clean 3–0 whitewash. The emphatic victory, achieved in Lahore, marked Pakistan first T20I series whitewash against Australia since 2018.

Australia Collapse While Chasing 208

Chasing a challenging target of 208 runs, Australia batting lineup collapsed dramatically and was bowled out for just 96 runs.

Australian Batting Performance

• Marcus Stoinis: 23 runs
• Cameron Green: 22 runs
• Josh Philippe: 14 runs
• Mitchell Owen: 8 runs
• Matthew Kuhnemann: 5 runs
• Matthew Short: 2 runs
• Captain Mitchell Marsh: 1 run
• Matt Renshaw: 1 run
• Cooper Connolly: 0 runs
• Ben Dwarshuis: 7 (not out)*

Australia struggled to build partnerships as Pakistan bowlers maintained relentless pressure throughout the innings.

Mohammad Nawaz Leads Pakistan Bowling Attack

Pakistan bowlers delivered a clinical performance, dismantling the Australian batting order with precision and discipline.

Pakistan Bowling Figures

• Mohammad Nawaz: 5 wickets
• Shaheen Shah Afridi: 2 wickets
• Abrar Ahmed: 1 wicket
• Naseem Shah: 1 wicket

Nawaz five wicket haul proved decisive, earning him recognition as the standout bowler of the match.

Pakistan Post 206 After Winning the Toss

Earlier, after winning the toss, Pakistan opted to bat first and posted a strong total of 206 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted overs.

Pakistan Batting Highlights

• Saim Ayub: 56 runs
• Shadab Khan: 46 runs
• Khawaja Nafay: 21 runs
• Fakhar Zaman: 10 runs
• Captain Salman Ali Agha: 5 runs
• Mohammad Nawaz: 5 runs
• Babar Azam: 50* (not out)
• Faheem Ashraf: 10* (not out)

Pakistan top order laid a solid foundation, while the middle order accelerated effectively to push the total beyond Australia reach.

Australian Bowling Summary

Despite the loss, a few Australian bowlers managed to make an impact.

• Ben Dwarshuis: 2 wickets
• Matthew Kuhnemann: 1 wicket
• Matthew Short: 1 wicket
• Cooper Connolly: 1 wicket
• Cameron Green: 1 wicket

However, the bowling unit failed to contain Pakistan aggressive batting approach.

A Statement Series Win for Pakistan

This dominant whitewash not only underlined Pakistan depth in T20 cricket but also sent a strong message ahead of upcoming international tournaments. The series showcased a balanced team effort, combining explosive batting with disciplined bowling.

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