Pakistan (143/2) clinch a historic ODI series win with a commanding 8-wicket victory over Australia (140) in the 3rd ODI, securing the series 2-1

[FearlessRoar]

Australia and Pakistan face off in the series-deciding third ODI at Perth on November 10. The series is evenly poised at 1-1, following Pakistan's convincing nine-wicket victory in Adelaide.

Pakistan's Haris Rauf and Saim Ayub stole the show in the second ODI, with Rauf claiming 5/29 and Ayub scoring 82 runs. Australia's batting lineup crumbled, and Pakistan's openers made light work of the target.

The hosts will be without their key players, including Starc, Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Cummins, and Hazlewood, who are being rested ahead of the Test series against India. Josh Inglis will lead Australia in their absence.

Pakistan, buoyed by their Adelaide win, will look to capitalize on Australia's weakened lineup. Rauf's pace and Ayub's batting form will be crucial factors in the series decider.

The stage is set for an exciting finale at Perth.

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[gazza619]

My only concern as a Pakistani supporter before this game is that Pakistan are favourites to win.

We know what generally happens when Pakistan are favourites.

 

[Adnan_Ilyas]

Come on Pakistan win the series

 

[mon858]

Never thought a day would come like this but maybe Australia would be better off setting up heater and fans like we did in pindi and catching pakistan by surprise with zampa spin and cover their own weakness against our pace

 

[Kianig89]

Could be historical day if we achieve the unthinkable proper under dog story

 

[The Bald Eagle]

My only concern as a Pakistani supporter before this game is that Pakistan are favourites to win.

We know what generally happens when Pakistan are favourites.

Yep Pakistan is fighting against itself, the bigger adversary

 

[Xoib]

It’s Perth no batting side is as inept as Pakistan in Perth we can not be favourites at Perth even against a local girls U-15 side

 

[iRfaN_LA]

australia is without cummins starc smith hazelwood labuchange

if we can't beat this AUS C side then shame on us.

Shame on Australia for treating a final series game as a joke.

 

[Farah Sohail]

Yep Pakistan is fighting against itself, the bigger adversary

Pakistan are no way favorites in Perth.. if it was anywhere else in Australia…then surely Pak would have been favorites with much weakened Australian team, and momentum being on Pakistan’s side.. but Pakistani batsmen cant play in Perth….. I would be very surprised if Pakistan somehow manage to win.. the slightest glimmer of hope would be winning the toss and bowling first but if we lose and bat first, then it would be almost impossible to win.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Can't believe I'm saying this. But for perhaps the first time ever. Pakistan look favorites to win against Australia in Australia

 

[RidiculousMan]

australia is without cummins starc smith hazelwood labuchange

if we can't beat this AUS C side then shame on us.

Shame on Australia for treating a final series game as a joke.

Would serve Australia right if Pakistan thump them again. They will remember this lesson for years to come then.

 

[emranabbas]

Can't believe I'm saying this. But for perhaps the first time ever. Pakistan look favorites to win against Australia in Australia

Pakistan are not favourites

 

[TeymurBlake]

Only change I would make is maybe bring in Aamer Jamal for Kamran Ghulam. But other than that keep the same xi.

 

[Farabi]

The tricky part here is that the Aussie team is unknown quantity and hard to plan against. I wish it was the same playing 11 from Aus as the 2nd ODI.

 

[PakPremi]

Pakistan have shown good fight in both games, and if they do not get smashed in the last game I would be satisfied as a fan, especially with new captain and unfamiliar conditions for many players. Toss WI be an important factor and if there WI be a bounce on this pitch then batters will need to play their game sensibly, otherwise any Auusie bowlers WI have their number.

 

[mon858]

For once I wish they were playing full strength team. Winning against them without their top fast bowlers will not be the same. If we win it will be huge but not as big as the 2002 series which was much more hard fought with top stars loaded in both sides

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Knowing Pakistan they won't change anything.

 

[Farah Sohail]

The tricky part here is that the Aussie team is unknown quantity and hard to plan against. I wish it was the same playing 11 from Aus as the 2nd ODI.

Well… it might be unknown commodity for us, but good that Jason Gillespie is the coach.. He has coached in Australia domestic for many years.. so surely he would be knowing these players.. Infact Mathew short who is the current opener had said before this series, that Gillespie had been his coach for 6-7 yrs,,and he knows him inside out…so he would have told all my secrets to his bowlers…so lets see how this goes.. And to be fair, it didnt go well for him…

So like him, I am sure Gillespie must be having a fair idea of other players also, even if he hasnt coached them….so this is not as big a concern as bouncy track of Perth is….and whether our batsmen will be able to handle pace and bounce there, which I greatly doubt

 

[Farabi]

Well… it might be unknown commodity for us, but good that Jason Gillespie is the coach.. He has coached in Australia domestic for many years.. so surely he would be knowing these players.. Infact Mathew short who is the current opener had said before this series, that Gillespie had been his coach for 6-7 yrs,,and he knows him inside out…so he would have told all my secrets to his bowlers…so lets see how this goes.. And to be fair, it didnt go well for him…

So like him, I am sure Gillespie must be having a fair idea of other players also, even if he hasnt coached them….so this is not as big a concern as bouncy track of Perth is….and whether our batsmen will be able to handle pace and bounce there, which I greatly doubt

That's a great point. I believe Gillespie could help address this issue.

I remember the Pakistan ODI series in England two years ago, where Pakistan lost 3-0. They were completely outplayed by England's emerging players. This scenario doesn’t apply universally, but when it comes to Australia, India, and England, their B teams can compete strongly against Pakistan’s national team and bring the added advantage of being unfamiliar to them.

This "mystery factor" is a big reason why Pakistani players often perform well initially but then taper off once opponents figure them out and develop strategies against them. For example, after Kamran Ghulam's first game, he barely faced any spin.

 

[Snowflake]

Given that a series is on the line, I struggle to find logic in key Australian players opting to sit out.

The reason given is to prepare for the upcoming test series. However, no matter what kind of preparation one has in mind, there is NO WAY that playing in a single ODI will disrupt that.

If this decision was taken in a scenario where the series was already decided, one way or the other, then sure, it would’ve made sense.

But with a series on the line, it just feels like a stupid decision to rest your key players for just one game. Playing or not playing will have zero impact on their prep.

 

[ali_ed2006]

I think this was decided beforehand, not something that happened overnight

 

[emranabbas]

Given that a series is on the line, I struggle to find logic in key Australian players opting to sit out.

The reason given is to prepare for the upcoming test series. However, no matter what kind of preparation one has in mind, there is NO WAY that playing in a single ODI will disrupt that.

If this decision was taken in a scenario where the series was already decided, one way or the other, then sure, it would’ve made sense.

But with a series on the line, it just feels like a stupid decision to rest your key players for just one game. Playing or not playing will have zero impact on their prep.

This series doesn't hold much significance for Australia; their focus is squarely on preparing for the Champions Trophy 2025. You can downplay their performance now, but by the time CT25 rolls around, they'll be a fully tuned, well-prepared team.

I’ve been saying this from day one, especially when they were experimenting with their bowling lineup in the first ODI. Yet, some people think I’m just trying to undermine Rizwan's captaincy.

These series are primarily about testing new players, assessing who can fit into the squad, and finding the right combinations. Not every team, takes these matches as seriously as Pakistan does.

On the other hand, Pakistan tends to play their full-strength playing xi against teams like Nepal and then hype up individual performances, such as a player scoring 151 off 131 balls, as if it's an extraordinary achievement.

It's all about perspective, and while those performances might seem impressive in the context of those series, it doesn't carry the same weight as preparing for bigger tournaments like the Champions Trophy or world cup

 

[Dr_Bassim]

This is a golden chance for Rizwan to cement his legacy vs Australia C team.

I mean if you can't beat them now, when can you?

Rizwan's captaincy at stake here.

 

[Sher Khan]

If Pakistan today achieve a historic series win. It will be a huge day for Pakistan cricket. The commentators and the media world have often made fun of Pakistan's poor record in Australia will be taken by suprise

Pakistani players have the chance to become stars and the crowd at Perth would be electric.

 

[LegendAli]

If Pakistan today achieve a historic series win. It will be a huge day for Pakistan cricket. The commentators and the media world have often made fun of Pakistan's poor record in Australia will be taken by suprise

Pakistani players have the chance to become stars and the crowd at Perth would be electric.

Without a doubt, huge game.

 

[emranabbas]

Confident Pakistan eye rare series win against weakened Australia​

Cummins, Smith, Hazlewood, Starc and Labuschagne to miss the third ODI to prepare for the Test series against India


title on a cricinfo article i think that's abit disrespecting

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Big chance for a morale boosting win. Go on boys

 

[mominsaigol]

Confident Pakistan eye rare series win against weakened Australia​

Cummins, Smith, Hazlewood, Starc and Labuschagne to miss the third ODI to prepare for the Test series against India


title on a cricinfo article i think that's abit disrespecting

How is it disrespecting? Pakistan beating aus in aus is rarer then a solar eclipse

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Confident Pakistan eye rare series win against weakened Australia​

Cummins, Smith, Hazlewood, Starc and Labuschagne to miss the third ODI to prepare for the Test series against India


title on a cricinfo article i think that's abit disrespecting

It's Indian. They literally hid the Kiwi series while getting battered

 

[mominsaigol]

Pakistan will likely win this. I checked aus squad. Aus have no one.

Only advantage is that it's Perth where pak batters don't know how to play.

This is the weakest aussie team I've ever seen play today.

 

[mango_bite77]

People have made it Rizwan vs Australia. Too much of hate for a person unnecessarily.

 

[emranabbas]

Xavier Bartlett looks decent on paper

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Lol Rizwan was confused about whether he called heads or tails.

 

[mominsaigol]

People have made it Rizwan vs Australia. Too much of hate for a person unnecessarily.

Naw, too many fans for a medicore fraud.

 

[mominsaigol]

Pak chose to field. I knew it. They can't really bat first on perth

 

[Devadwal]

Haris Rauf knows Australian conditions due to the BBL and he gives suggestions to the others- Rizwan

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Pak chose to field. I knew it. They can't really bat first on perth

If Pakistan had lost the toss, they could have lost.

I think batting second might give Pakistan the series.

 

[mango_bite77]

Naw, too many fans for a medicore fraud.

It is the other way around brother.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

I am watching on Plasma TV for a change on Sky Sports NZ.

Just in that mood.

 

[Hyder]

Naw, too many fans for a medicore fraud.

Like it or hate it..he is the captain of this team for good Alhamdulillah

 

[emranabbas]

People have made it Rizwan vs Australia. Too much of hate for a person unnecessarily.

If people are going to hype him to the moon, then expectations are going to be high.

 

[Hyder]

It is the other way around brother.

Trueee.
They cant back anythinggggg with performances and believe cricket should be played acc to their delusional minds where asif ali is captain

 

[mango_bite77]

Pak chose to field. I knew it. They can't really bat first on perth

Even the Australians would have chosen to bowl first given the pitch conditions.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Toss Update:
Pakistan have won the toss and have opted to field

Teams:

Australia (Playing XI): Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis(w/c), Cooper Connolly, Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Lance Morris

Pakistan (Playing XI): Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Kamran Ghulam, Agha Salman, Irfan Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain

 

[mango_bite77]

If people are going to hype him to the moon, then expectations are going to be high.

No one is hyping him to the moon. It is actually other way around. Few people having personal agendas against him has made others to defend him.

 

[Devadwal]

Spencer Johnson, Lance Morris are playing this match . Can't wait for pakistan batting to watch against them .

They are good bowlers .

 

[mominsaigol]

Even the Australians would have chosen to bowl first given the pitch conditions.

I'm well aware both sides would have bowled first but Perth is the worst pitch for pakistan. All Time. They are the worst over here.

 

[mango_bite77]

I'm well aware both sides would have bowled first but Perth is the worst pitch for pakistan. All Time. They are the worst over here.

Pak is poor cricketing nation, with rizwan or without rizwan, its not gonna change. So stop deluding yourself that Pak is 80's WI if Rizwan is not part of the team.

 

[shaz619]

If Rizwan can pull this off, it will be the best win in Australia since Imran in 92 and arguably superior.

 

[mominsaigol]

Like it or hate it..he is the captain of this team for good Alhamdulillah

He won't ve the captain for good. 2027 will be his end. I've been watching pak cricket for a long time.

No pk captain has ever had longetivity besides Imran Khan. They've all been booted to the curb eventually

 

[mominsaigol]

It is you who has to calm down. Pak is poor cricketing nation, with rizwan or without rizwan, its not gonna change. So stop deluding yourself that Pak is 80's WI if Rizwan is not part of the team.

Did my post mention rizwan? Did it? Or are you play a narrative about my previous posts and associate this one with it?

 

[Kianig89]

Iiyaka Nawbudu o Iiyaka Nastaeen
time for boys to create history

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Looking forward to seeing some of these new Aussie players.

I hope Pakistan can clinch the series. It will be a nice achievement.

 

[mominsaigol]

If Rizwan can pull this off, it will be the best win in Australia since Imran in 92 and arguably superior.

Yeah they beat a full strength aus in aus .

Regardless they might win today. This aussie team is weak as heck

 

[mominsaigol]

I am watching on Plasma TV for a change on Sky Sports NZ.

Just in that mood.

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That is clean as heck

 

[emranabbas]

No one is hyping him to the moon. It is actually other way around. Few people having personal agendas against him has made others to defend him.

For you everything is the other way around.

If people compare him to gilchrist then it's normal to expect gilchrist type of performances from him

 

[G0rmintAunty]

Won't get a better chance to win a series in Aus but I have a feeling that the newbies will perform better than the established players cuz they got something to prove. We also have a habit of making newbie nobodies into shuperishtars

 

[Devadwal]

Looking forward to seeing some of these new Aussie players.

I hope Pakistan can clinch the series. It will be a nice achievement.

Pakistan needs to restrict australia below 200 otherwise it will not gonna easy.

Dont take them lightly at all .

 

[mominsaigol]

Xavier Bartlett looks decent on paper

Ordinary record in domestic, but did set the world on fire with the few international games he's been given

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Won't get a better chance to win a series in Aus but I have a feeling that the newbies will perform better than the established players cuz they got something to prove.

We always seem to suck against newbies too

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Pakistan needs to restrict australia below 200 otherwise it will not gonna easy.

Dont take them lightly at all .

Yeah will be tough for sure but hopefully we can do it.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Wasim Akram is by far the worst commentator ever.

 

[Kianig89]

Time to bury the demons of Mutumbami & Co.

 

[Kianig89]

C'mon SSA clean them up

 

[mango_bite77]

Did my post mention rizwan? Did it? Or are you play a narrative about my previous posts and associate this one with it?

Aray bhai, stop making yourself fool. Check your previous posts on this thread and other threads too. Chal dekh le match, enjoy your time.

 

[mominsaigol]

For you everything is the other way around.

If people compare him to gilchrist then it's normal to expect gilchrist type of performances from him

I've been reading past PP threads.

This rizwan narrative was started by these guys.

It's nothing new though. As amjid javed stated. In the previous game Abdullah performed in one low scoring chase and everyone hyped him to the moon. All of the sudden Abdullah is one of the most exciting talents to ever come through PK and his past failures are now a thing of the past.

It's just rizwan is the most popular.

They hype up everyone but for some reason good performers are crapped on

 

[G0rmintAunty]

We always seem to suck against newbies too

Yeah I mentioned that in my post too, somehow it got left out, foxed it now.

 

[m.shah]

Match has not even started and some immature people are fighting each other with Rizwan talking point. Grow up guys. World is beyond this enjoy game and don't pollute every thread with this.

 

[mango_bite77]

For you everything is the other way around.

If people compare him to gilchrist then it's normal to expect gilchrist type of performances from him

No one has compared him to Gilchrist or Mark Boucher. It is you people who try to compare him with every other player to prove your points. The truth is he is not a world class, but enough for batter to have in mediocre talentless nation like a pakistan.

I personally dont like him as a captain or a batter, but he is not that bad as he is being portrayed by handful of jokers on pp.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Please keep your posts relevant to the game and this thread should not be turned into a battle ground as it is not a war.

Give respect, take respect

 

[mominsaigol]

No one has compared him to Gilchrist or Mark Boucher. It is you people who try to compare him with every other player to prove your points. The truth is he is not a world class, but enough for batter to have in mediocre talentless nation like a pakistan.

I personally dont like him as a captain or a batter, but he is not that bad as he is being portrayed by handful of jokers on pp.

Rizzu has a form slump, a massive one. Anyone with a brain can see it.

29 avg in champions cup
19 avg againat England test series.
1st odi he struck at 61 sr and crawled his way to 41. It was a horrible 40 and was slow even for his standards.

I pointed this out in champions cup but everyone acted like he'd score big runs agaonat England. Spin bradman arguments were being made againat him.

 

[heddie19]

Let's win it Kaptana Rizwana

 

[Nasty Naz]

Looks like it should be a favourable bowling favourable pitch since it seems like Aussies wanted to bowl first too. Hopefully Pakistan can restrict Australia early on and pray we can finally win a series in Australia for once.

 

[mominsaigol]

Shaheen 128kph?

 

[offstump]

Shaheen 128kph?

That’s his faster ball

 

[mominsaigol]

Last match for fraser to prove himself. If he fails he's done for .

 

[Kianig89]

Shaba Boyzz Shaba Kaptana

Inzi Misbah Waqar Wasim Shahid Afridi all hold Rizwan in high regard

 

[offstump]

Pretty low crowd turnout for this entire series.. is this normal for ODI’s in Australia or is it because Pakistan just isn’t a draw anymore?

 

[mominsaigol]

That’s his faster ball

Very dissapointing to see. Was bowling at 141 in 2019

 

[BouncerGuy]

How was that a wide... Blind umpire