Pakistan seals ODI series victory over Australia with fourth-wicket stand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Pakistan won the third ODI against Australia by four wickets in Lahore on June 5, 2026, clinching the series 2-1. Chasing a target of 158 on a difficult wicket, they struggled early but managed to reach 161/6 in 41.5 overs, with Shadab Khan scoring an unbeaten 29. Australia collapsed to 157, with Josh Inglis top-scoring at 65 as they lost their last seven wickets for just 38 runs. This win marks Pakistan's third consecutive bilateral ODI series victory against Australia.
- •Pakistan chased down 158 runs, scoring 161/6 in 41.5 overs.
- •Shadab Khan contributed with both bat and ball, taking 2 wickets and scoring 29 runs.
- •Australia set a low total of 157 runs despite Inglis's 65.
- •Pakistan's victory continues their strong ODI series performance against Australia.
- •Shaheen Shah Afridi led Pakistan's bowling attack with figures of 3-30.
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — World champions outplayed: Pakistan seal memorable ODI series win over Australia
"Pakistan secured a 2-1 series victory over Australia in the final ODI, chasing a modest target of 158 on a challenging spinning wicket. Shadab Khan starred with an unbeaten 29 and two wickets, guiding Pakistan home with Abdul Samad after a tough chase. Australia collapsed to 157 despite Josh Inglis's 65, losing their last seven wickets for 38 runs.
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