Pakistan Bowls Out Australia for 157 in ODI Series Decider

Updated: 8:23 AM PKT — June 5, 2026

Pakistan defeated Australia by four wickets in the third and final One-Day International in Lahore, clinching the three-match series 2-1. The victory marks Pakistan’s third consecutive ODI series victory over the world champions.

Chasing a modest target of 158, Pakistan overcame a mid-innings collapse that left them struggling at 112-6. An unbeaten 49-run partnership between Shadab Khan (29*) and Samad (18*) rescued the hosts and secured the series triumph. Earlier, former captain Babar Azam anchored the innings with 40 runs.

Updated: 11:46 PM PKT — June 4, 2026

In response, Pakistan successfully chased the target of 158 in the 42nd over for the loss of six wickets, clinching the three-match series 2-1. Despite an early stumble, with opener Sahibzada Farhan departing for 6, a quick 27 from Moaz Sadaqat provided some momentum.

On a difficult pitch for batting, Babar Azam anchored the middle order with a patient 40 off 85 balls. After a late wobble saw Pakistan at 112-6, an unbeaten 49-run partnership for the seventh wicket between Shadab Khan (29*) and Abdul Samad (18*) guided the team to a series-clinching victory.

Updated: 9:11 PM PKT — June 4, 2026

Spearheaded by Shaheen Shah Afridi’s 3-30, Pakistan’s bowlers dismantled the Australian batting lineup on a slow-paced Gaddafi Stadium pitch. Afridi was well-supported by spinners Abrar Ahmed (2-19) and Shadab Khan (2-28).

After a couple of steady partnerships, Australia suffered a dramatic collapse, losing their final seven wickets for just 38 runs, a slump that included two run-outs. The performance sets up a series decider, with Pakistan having won the first ODI in Rawalpindi and Australia taking the second in Lahore.