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Pakistan completed their highest successful run chase in one-day internationals when they chased down a mammoth target of 349 to beat Australia by six wickets in Lahore to level the series at 1-1 on Thursday.
After electing to bowl, Shaheen Afridi gave Pakistan a dream start against Australia in the ongoing second ODI at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. With Pakistan aiming to level the series after Australia won the first ODI, Shaheen dismissed Australia skipper Aaron Finch for a first-ball duck. Shaheen was probably trying to bowl a yorker but it turned out to be a full toss around middle and leg. He, however, still managed to get some movement on the ball as Finch completely missed his flick. As a result, the ball went on to hit Finch's front foot and umpire was quick to raise his finger.
Australia on Friday defeated Pakistan by 115 runs in the third and final Test at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, taking the series 1-0. Australia, who are in Pakistan for the first time in 24 years (last tour in 1998), showcased an all-round performance to take the series-decider, after the first and second Test had both ended in stalemates in Rawalpindi and Karachi, respectively. While there were plenty of runs scored throughout the series, the final Test belonged to the Australian bowlers.
Australia batter Steve Smith on Thursday set the record for the fastest to reach 8000 Test runs, getting there one innings quicker than Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara. Smith got to the milestone during Australia's second innings of the ongoing third Test against Pakistan in Lahore. Sangakkara took 152 innings to get to the landmark, while Smith got there in his 151st. In terms of matches, the Australian batter got there much quicker, taking 85 games in comparison to Sangakkara's 91.
Day 4 of ongoing third Test between Pakistan and Australia at the Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore saw the rivalry between Shaheen Afridi and David Warner continue, with the Australia opener hitting a fine half-century before the Pakistan pacer sent his off stump flying with a brilliant delivery. The rivalry, of course, was contained only to cricket, as Afridi shook Warner's hand and the two exchanged a laugh before the batter walked off after scoring 51 off 91 deliveries in Australia's second essay.
Aiming to increase their lead, Australia face Pakistan on Day 4 of the ongoing third Test match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, on Thursday. Australia are currently batting and trying to build some momentum. After a gritty fight by Abdullah Shafique (81) and Azhar Ali (78), Babar Azam was left as the lone warrior as Australia pacers took centre-stage on Day 3. Nathan Lyon gave the visitors their first breakthrough of the day in the form of Shafique and skipper Pat Cummins then removed Azhar Ali with a stunning catch off his own bowling. Babar hit a fine half-century to carry on his rich vein of form, but in the final session, Mitchell Starc and Cummins ran through the Pakistan lower order. Cummins finished with five, while Starc took four to bowl Pakistan out for 268. Usman Khawaja and David Warner successfully saw off the three overs in Australia's second essay, as they finished the day at 11/0 at Stumps, with a lead of 134 runs. (LIVE SCORECARD)
David Warner and Shaheen Shah Afridi are two entertainers and the fans are sure to have fun when these two are out there on the field. In a grueling ongoing third Test between Pakistan and Australia, Warner and Shaheen engaged in a standoff and everyone saw the funny side to it. The incident happened during the last over of the third day, and even Warner and Shaheen were giggling afterwards.
Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 3, Live Score Updates: Pakistan batters Abdullah Shafique and Azhar Ali will aim to continue adding runs for the second wicket partnership after losing opener Imam-ul-Haq for 11 runs on Day 2. Pakistan were placed at 90/1 at Stumps on Day 2. Australian skipper Pat Cummins claimed the only wicket after the visitors were bowled out for 391 in the first innings. Cameron Green (79) and Alex Carey (67) batted superbly as they added crucial runs lower down the order for their team. For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah were the pick of the bowlers with four wickets each. (LIVE SCORECARD)