Pakistan delivered a near-flawless performance to dismantle Australia by 90 runs, securing the T20I series with a game to spare and registering their largest-ever T20I victory over the visitors. Australia, chasing 198, were skittled for 108 in just 15.4 overs, marking their heaviest T20I defeat since 2005.
The backbone of Pakistan’s triumph was a stunning innings from Salman Agha, who struck a career-best 76 off 40 balls, complemented by Usman Khan’s 53 off 36. The pair blasted Pakistan to 198/5, dominating the powerplay with a 72-run start off just 36 balls, while Saim Ayub’s brisk 23-run cameo further bolstered the total. The Australian attack struggled to contain the visitors, with Xavier Bartlett conceding 52 runs in his four overs, and Adam Zampa only able to make limited inroads.
Pakistan’s spinners then ran through the Australian lineup with ruthless efficiency. Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan combined to claim six wickets, with Abrar producing a sensational wrong’un to dismiss Josh Inglis in the fifth over. Travis Head was also trapped by Saim Ayub, leaving Australia reeling at 29/3 in a chase that never recovered. Cameron Green’s brief fightback was swiftly extinguished as Pakistan’s spin unit wrapped up the innings with clinical precision.
Agha’s power hitting, ignited by his form in recent T20s, set the tone for Pakistan’s innings. He punished Matthew Kuhnemann and Cooper Connolly with a series of boundaries and sixes, ensuring momentum remained firmly with the hosts. Post-powerplay, Pakistan maintained the aggressive intent, with the bowlers complementing the batters perfectly to prevent any Australian revival.
With this win, Pakistan not only secured the series but also sent a clear message ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup. Their combination of aggressive batting and precision spin bowling proved too formidable for Australia, who struggled to contend with both the firepower and tactical discipline of their opponents.
