Pak vs Aus: Green Shirts in Cruise Control, Bring up Century in Pursuit of 164 in 2nd ODI

Pakistan Dominates Second ODI Against Australia

Pakistan continued their winning ways in the ongoing ODI series against Australia, claiming a comfortable victory in the second ODI at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday.

Batting first, Australia posted a competitive total of 163 runs, thanks to a fighting half-century from Marnus Labuschagne. However, the Pakistani bowlers kept the pressure on, with Shaheen Shah Afridi taking three wickets and Mohammad Wasim Jr. and Mohammad Nawaz chipping in with two wickets each.

Pakistan's Batting Masterclass

In response, Pakistan's openers, Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq, provided a solid start, putting on a 68-run partnership. Azam, in particular, looked in ominous form, scoring a fluent 75 runs off just 89 deliveries.

The middle order continued the momentum, with Mohammad Rizwan and Khushdil Shah contributing valuable runs. Rizwan's 34 runs off 38 balls provided stability, while Shah's quickfire 27 runs off 22 balls ensured Pakistan stayed ahead of the required run rate.

Clinical Performance from Pakistan

Pakistan's victory was a testament to their clinical performance in all three facets of the game.

The bowlers set the tone with disciplined bowling, restricting Australia to a below-par score. The fielding was equally impressive, with Fakhar Zaman taking a stunning catch to dismiss Labuschagne.

The batsmen then showed their class, chasing down the target with ease. Azam's superb knock laid the foundation, while the supporting cast played their roles to perfection.

Pakistan Lead Series 2-0

With this victory, Pakistan has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. The final ODI will be played on Monday at the same venue.

Pakistan's dominant performance has put them in a strong position to seal the series victory and extend their winning streak against Australia.