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Shaheen Afridi defends spin-friendly pitches after Pakistan's ODI series win

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Shaheen Afridi defends spin-friendly pitches after Pakistan's ODI series win
Summary

Shaheen Afridi, captain of the Pakistan cricket team, defended the use of spin-friendly pitches following their 2-1 series victory against Australia in Lahore. Pakistan chased down 158 runs in 41.5 overs to secure the third ODI. Afridi pointed out that Australia faced similar challenges on green tracks in their home conditions. He dismissed concerns about the implications of these pitches for Pakistan’s World Cup preparations, noting that there is ample time to adapt ahead of the tournament.

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  • •Pakistan won the third ODI by 4 wickets in Lahore.
  • •Shaheen Afridi took 3 wickets for 30 runs.
  • •Australia scored 157 runs, with Josh Inglis top-scoring with 65.
  • •Afridi emphasized fairness in pitch preparation based on conditions.
  • •The ODI series victory continues Pakistan's strong performance at home.
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  • 6:48 AMYahoo Sports — 'They gave us a green wicket in Australia': Shaheen Afridi defends Pakistan's spin pitches after PAK vs AUS ODI series win
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Shaheen Afridi slammed the critics who questioned Pakistan's intent behind providing spin-friendly pitches against Australia.

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