The tourists claim their first series win over the Aussies in Australia in 22 years, as the home side continues to struggle with the bat.
Pakistan reached Australia 's target with 139 balls and eight wickets to spare to wrap up the series 2-1.Share article
In reply, Pakistan reached the victory target with 139 balls to spare to wrap up an eight-wicket win and a 2-1 series triumph over the world champions.Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique set the platform for Pakistan, before Muhammad Rizwan and Babar Azam finished the job. It marked the first time no Australian batsman has registered a half-century in an ODI series lasting three or more matches.
Connolly copped a painful blow to his left hand from a rising Mohammad Hasnain delivery in the 17th over. Australia's batting implosions have been a big talking point this series, and their floundering performance on Sunday will do little to quieten the critics.Indecision cost Hardie dearly, with his late attempt to leave a rising Afridi delivery resulting in the ball hitting his bat and flying to second slip.
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