Even after good batting from Usman Khan and Irfan Khan, Pakistan fell 14 runs quick in their chase against Australia inside the 2nd T20I at Sydney.
target of 148, Pakistan have been all out with balls to spare. Usman pinnacle-scored with 52 off 36 balls, even as Irfan’s unbeaten 37 off 28 saved hopes alive till the final over. Josh Johnson’s five-wicket haul dismantled Pakistan’s batting order, with Adam Zampa claiming two crucial wickets.
Haris Rauf shone with the ball in advance, taking 4/28, even as Abbas Afridi and Sufiyan Muqeem chipped in with three and wickets, respectively. Glenn Maxwell’s all-spherical contribution helped Australia dominate key moments.
The very last T20I promises an interesting contest as Pakistan aim to bounce back.
