Australia vs Pakistan

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Australia vs Pakistan: A Cricketing Showdown That Shook Adelaide!

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Catch all the highlights from Australia vs Pakistan's epic clash—who knew a 164-run chase could have so much drama?

In a nail-biting second ODI held at the historic Adelaide Oval, cricket fans were treated to an electrifying match between Australia and Pakistan, where the stakes couldn't have been higher. With Australia setting a modest target of 164 runs after being bowled out for just 163, the stage was set for an exciting chase. Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique took to the crease with confidence, but not before Haris Rauf showcased his bowling prowess, claiming a stunning five-wicket haul that left the Australian batting line-up in disarray.

As the match unfolded, it was clear that Haris Rauf was on fire, making the most out of his spell and dismantling the Australian batsmen one by one. After just 24 overs, Pakistan found itself in a comfortable position at 148/1, with Abdullah Shafique at the helm with 52 runs. The audience was buzzing with chance after chance as Pakistan appeared to cruise towards a significant victory over the Aussies. Not even the legendary Josh Hazlewood could stem the tide as he made a return to the team, replacing Sean Abbott, but it was too little, too late.

Despite a shaky start, the solid foundation set by Shafique, paired with Babar Azam’s experience, gave Pakistan a fighting chance as they looked to chase down 164. The partnership between the two was just what Pakistan needed to maintain their momentum. The balance of power seemed to shift dramatically as each over progressed, with the Australians trying desperately to reclaim control but finding themselves at the mercy of Rauf's exceptional performance and the Pakistani batting resilience.

As the sun set over Adelaide, fans were glued to their seats, witnessing history in the making as Pakistan turned the game on its head, ultimately securing the win. With their performances dominating the headlines, both teams left spectators asking one crucial question—how will the final match in this series unfold? With the ever-reliable Haris Rauf's heroics and Babar Azam’s cool leadership, cricket fans around Canada are reminded that in the world of cricket, anything can happen!

Did you know? Haris Rauf’s five-wicket haul marked one of the standout performances in recent ODI history, reminding everyone just how unpredictable and thrilling the game of cricket can be! And if that wasn’t enough to get you excited, cricket legends often remind us: it’s not just about the runs you score but the hearts you win along the way. Canada may not be known for its cricket prowess, but withing the spirit of the game being so infectious, it might just be the next hotspot for cricket fandom!

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Australia vs Pakistan Live Score: Pakistan score after 24 overs is ... (Livemint)

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score: Pakistan at 148/1 after 24 overs, Babar Azam at 6 runs and Abdullah Shafique at 52 runs.

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Pakistan chase 164 for victory over Australia: second men's one-day ... (The Guardian)

Over-by-over report: Haris Rauf's five wickets helped restrict Australia to 163 all out. Join our writers for updates as Pakistan chase victory in Adelaide.

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Australia vs Pakistan 2nd ODI Live Score: Pakistan To Chase 164 ... (NDTVSports.com)

AUS vs PAK 2nd ODI Live: Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf have put Pakistan in command against Australia in the second ODI of the three-match series, ...

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Australia vs Pakistan 2nd ODI: Live Score and Updates from Adelaide (India Today)

34.4: Shaheen Afridi to Josh Hazlewood, Slight hesitation in the middle and they eventually settle for the single. Back of a length and outside off, Josh ...

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AUS vs PAK LIVE Score, 2nd ODI: Ayub, Shafique open for Pakistan ... (Sportstar)

AUS vs PAK LIVE Score: Get the updates, scorecard and highlights from the second ODI between Australia and Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval.

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Australia vs Pakistan 2nd ODI Playing 11, live match time and ... (Business Standard)

Pakistan have fielded an unchanged Playing 11 despite the defeat in the previous match. But Josh Hazlewood replaced Sean Abbott in Australia Playing 11.

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Hazlewood returns, Pakistan unchanged and bowl first (ESPNcricinfo.com)

AUS vs PAK 2024/25, Australia vs Pakistan Match Report: The visitors have opted not to pick a frontline spinner on a surface with a good covering of grass.

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AUS vs PAK 2nd ODI highlights: Haris Rauf stars in Pakistan's 9 ... (Business Standard)

Haris Rauf unleashed a devastating five-wicket haul, dismantling Australia for just 163 in the second one-day international against Pakistan.

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AUS vs PAK: Rauf and Ayub star in Pakistan's resounding 9-wicket ... (Sportstar)

Fast bowler Haris Rauf took 5-29 and Saim Ayub scored 82 runs as Pakistan defeated Australia by nine wickets in the second one-day international on Friday.

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Australia vs Pakistan: Hosts humbled in nine-wicket defeat in ... (Sky Sports)

New Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan equals an ODI world record for a wicketkeeper with six dismissals while Saim Ayub hits an impressive 82 with the bat; ...

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