Former Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was praised by the youngsters as Pakistan recorded a historic ODI series win over Australia. Pakistan won the final ODI encounter by eight wickets to finish the three-match series 2-1, registering their first ODI series win on Australian soil in 22 years. Akhtar praised the impressive performances of fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah and recalled the experience of 2002, when Pakistan last won in Australia.
“A great win. After 22 years we won against Australia. I remember I was there in 2002, we won the series at the Gabba and it took 22 years for the players to win a series. And they Rizwan has done an amazing job, Naseem, Haris and Shaheen have all done really well and performed well overall,” Akhtar said. channel.
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan praised his bowlers for their 2-1 ODI series win over Australia after they defeated the country by eight wickets in the third and final match at the Perth Stadium on Sunday.
This was Pakistan’s first ODI series win over the hosts in 22 years. Chasing a modest target of 141, Pakistan openers Saim Ayub (42) and Abdullah Shafique (37) added an 84-run partnership for the first wicket. Rizwan (30 not out) and Babar Azam (28 not out) put together a relentless 58-run partnership to get the third wicket over the line in 26.5 overs.
Earlier, Australia were all out for 140 in 31.5 overs after being put in to bat. Sean Abbott (30) was the top scorer for the losing side. Left-arm pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah bagged three scalps each while Haris Rauf ended up taking two wickets.
“It’s a special moment for me. The nation will be very happy today. In the past few years, we have not lived up to expectations. I am the captain of the toss and presentation. Everyone gives me suggestions on the field. The batting team and the bowling team. “Rizwan said in the post-match presentation.
“It’s not easy to give all the credit to the Australian bowlers. The conditions suited their style of play but the bowlers were excellent. Also, thanks to the two openers, they made the chase easy. They (the fans) didn’t. The result. “There is a lot of interest, but the people back home are always behind us and I want to dedicate this victory to them,” he added.
(With IANS inputs)
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