LAHORE: Australia posted 231 runs before being bowled out, setting Pakistan a target of 232 runs in the second One-Day International.
Josh Inglis top-scored with 51 runs, while Cameron Green contributed 53 and Matthew Renshaw added 43 to help Australia build a competitive total.
Pakistan’s bowlers shared the wickets, with Shaheen Shah Afridi leading the attack by claiming three wickets. Abrar Ahmed and Arafat Minhas picked up two wickets each, while Haris Rauf also took two scalps.
Pakistan now need 232 runs to secure victory and clinch the ODI series against Australia.
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Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first in the second one-day international of the three-match series against Australia at Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday.
Captain Shaheen Afridi once again chose to put Australia into bat, sticking with the same playing XI that secured a five-wicket victory in the opening match.
Pakistan currently lead the series 1-0 after defeating Australia by five wickets in the first ODI, which was also marked as Pakistan’s 1,000th ODI appearance.
Shaheen Afridi said the team combination remains unchanged as they aim to maintain momentum and seal the series with another strong performance.
Speaking to the media after the toss, Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi said there were no changes in the playing XI. He added that the team’s plan is to restrict Australia to a low total by applying early pressure and disciplined bowling.
