Pakistan Dominate Australia by 111 Runs to Complete T20I Series Sweep
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LAHORE: Pakistan capped off a dominant home series with a crushing 111-run win over Australia in the third and final T20I at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, completing a clean sweep of the visitors.
The comprehensive series victory comes at a crucial time, with both teams using the contest as part of their build-up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to take place in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.
Chasing a stiff target of 208, Australia’s batting collapsed under relentless pressure from Pakistan’s bowlers and were dismissed for just 96 in 16.5 overs. Mohammad Nawaz led the demolition with a superb five-wicket spell, completely dismantling the Australian middle and lower order.
Marcus Stoinis was the highest scorer for Australia with a laboured 23 from 22 balls, while Cameron Green contributed 22 off 24 deliveries. Josh Philippe was the only other batter to reach double figures, scoring 14.
Nawaz returned exceptional figures of 5 for 18 in his four overs. He was well backed by Shaheen Shah Afridi, who claimed two wickets, while Abrar Ahmed and Naseem Shah picked up one each.
Australia were without key leg-spinner Adam Zampa, who missed the match due to a groin injury sustained earlier in the series.
Earlier, Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha opted to bat first, a call that proved decisive as the hosts posted an imposing 207 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs.
Pakistan’s innings began shakily with opener Sahibzada Farhan departing early for 10, leaving the score at 14 in the second over. Agha, promoted to No.3, was unable to make an impact in the decider and was dismissed for five, reducing Pakistan to 34 for 2.
The innings was steadied by a crucial partnership between Babar Azam and Saim Ayub, who added 69 runs for the third wicket and wrestled back momentum
