In the third ODI of Pakistan’s tour of Australia, held in Perth on November 10, Pakistan’s bowlers showcased an impressive start after choosing to field. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah made early breakthroughs, applying pressure on Australia with disciplined, sharp bowling. By 9.3 overs, Australia was at a steady but cautious 52/2, unable to accelerate due to Pakistan’s controlled attack.\
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At 23.1 overs, Australia stood at 101/6, with Matthew Short playing a watchful 19 off 20 balls, including two boundaries, against Pakistan’s pace duo. Shaheen Afridi, with 1/20 in his five overs, bowled tight lines and generated movement that troubled Australian batsmen. Naseem Shah, having claimed an early wicket, finished his four-over spell at 1/28, while Mohammad Hasnain joined the attack, giving away just four runs in his opening deliveries.
A standout moment came with Shaheen’s stunning delivery to dismiss Aaron Hardie for 12, exemplifying Pakistan’s dominance as Afridi and Naseem frequently beat the bat, keeping Australia’s scoring rate in check. With Australia’s top order struggling to capitalize on scoring opportunities, Pakistan aims to maintain this pressure and build on their disciplined start, with fans and analysts already hailing it as one of their best bowling performances in the series.
