2nd T20I: Pakistan beat Australia by 90 runs to clinch series

Lahore (Web Desk): Pakistan delivered a commanding performance in the second T20I against Australia, securing a 90-run victory and taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.

The match was highlighted by the dominance of Pakistan’s spinners, who dismissed all ten Australian batsmen and left the visitors struggling throughout.

Captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and opted to bat first, a decision that proved decisive.

Pakistan posted a formidable total of 198 runs for the loss of five wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

Salman Ali Agha led the charge with a well-crafted 76, while Usman Khan contributed a vital 53 runs. Shadab Khan remained unbeaten on 28, helping Pakistan set a challenging target.

Chasing 199, the Australian batting lineup found themselves up against an impenetrable wall of spin.

The visitors were bundled out for just 108 runs in the 16th over, with seven of their batsmen failing to reach double figures.

Shadab Khan and Abrar Ahmed claimed three wickets each, while Usman Tariq picked up two. Saeem Ayub and Mohammad Nawaz chipped in with one wicket apiece, completing a thorough demolition of the Australian innings.

This win, following Pakistan’s 22-run triumph in the opening match, has handed the home side a commanding position in the series.

The team made three changes for this encounter, bringing in Usman Tariq, Faheem Ashraf, and Naseem Shah in place of Shaheen Afridi and Fakhar Zaman. The final match of the series is scheduled for tomorrow, with Pakistan aiming for a clean sweep.