Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi praised skipper Mohammad Rizwan and all the staff following their nine-wicket victory over Australia in the second one ODI at Adelaide on Friday. Haris Rauf, Saim Ayub, and Abdullah Shafique led Pakistan’s dominant comeback, securing a formidable nine-wicket win over Australia to stage the three-match sequence 1-1. Later the contest, Afridi took to X, expressing that “when a captain inspires, the team fires”. He additionally recommended Rizwan, Haris, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Saim, and Abdullah for his or her “marvellous” performances.
“When a captain inspires, the team fires! What a phenomenal comeback performance by Pakistan in Adelaide – securing our first-ever nine-wicket win over world champions Australia on their home turf! This victory is a huge confidence booster for the ODIs ahead. The word ‘marvellous’ barely does justice to today’s stellar display from Rizwan, Haris, Shaheen, Saim, and Abdullah. Lads, keep believing in yourselves, and inshallah, even more successes are just around the corner,” Afridi wrote in his publish.
Pakistan gained the toss and elected to bowl first, a choice that labored of their favour. Excluding for Steve Smith (35 off 48 balls, with 5 fours and a six), deny Australian batter may just surpass the 20-run mark, with Australia bowled out for 163 in 35 overs.
Haris Rauf (5/29) bowled a superior charm throughout 8 overs, era Shaheen took 3 wickets for 26 runs. Naseem Shah and Mohammad Hasnain chipped in with a wicket every.
Chasing 164, Saim Ayub (82 off 71 balls, with 5 fours and 6 sixes) and Abdullah Shafique (64* off 69 balls, with 4 limitations and 3 sixes) displayed elegant batting, securing the win with 9 wickets in hand and greater than 23 overs to supplementary.
Rauf was once awarded ‘Participant of the Fit’ for his match-winning efficiency.
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