Pakistan (352/4) defeat Australia (348/8) by 6 wickets to win the 2nd ODI - Series is tied at 1-1

[Veteran]

Enjoyed reading through this thread and reliving the game. It was great fun just when many of us including myself had given up on this team. Enjoyed reading the many dire predictions that were proved wrong. Also the comments. Had a chuckle at the references to Chacha and Happy Heart. Perhaps someone has already beaten me to it but Khushdil ne dil khush kar diya. Above all it was so heartwarming to read Mamoon's positive comments.

 

[Anis Shivani]

All right, all is forgiven.
For now.
I had all but given up on this team.

 

[sam_ahm]

Incredible run chase. I must admit I thought this is going to be a whitewash when Aussies were batting but this was a sensational run chase.

Great to see Imam step up in this series. That will take a lot of pressure off Babar and Rizwan.

Finally I've seen Khushdil do something of significance.

 

[anonymous_guy]

Watched the second half of Pakistan’s innings in the stadium - it was an amazing experience.

I normally don’t care if Pakistan wins or loses, but the passion and the energy of the crowd made me feel like a child again and for the first time in years, I witnessed the anxiety of joy of watching my team play and ultimately win.

A truly historic game. Fantastic knocks by Imam and Babar and a solid finish by Khushdil.

Rizwan was very scratchy though.

Atleast [MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] is happy, and so would be hundreds of kids who would have watched their teams play infront of them.

Team Pakistan and it's fan base has been through a lot, now hope the journey is onwards and upwards.

 

[MenInG]

Full highlights

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[MenInG]

Babar and Imam reflect on the win:

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[light]

No matter how you look at it, chasing 300+ against any team is no easy feat. This was a great win!

 

[MenInG]

Labuschagne lauds 'phenomenal' Babar Marnus Labuschagne was full of praise for Babar Azam after Pakistan beat Australia in the second ODI

"I enjoyed every minute of watching it, although it was a pity it was against us, but that was a very good innings"

"I sat back and took something onboard for my own game to learn from that inning"

"To score a 100 of 73 balls, he barely stepped a foot wrong and the way he played was just phenomenal"

"If we can find a way to get him early and put pressure on the middle to lower order then we will have a chance, but look he batted us out of the game and fairplay to him as it was a tremendous innings"

 

[TheSultan]

Just watched highlights of the bowling - grandpa ifti is pure trash. Why is he in the team? To come in and hit the winning runs?

 

[Anis Shivani]

Watched the second half of Pakistan’s innings in the stadium - it was an amazing experience.

I normally don’t care if Pakistan wins or loses, but the passion and the energy of the crowd made me feel like a child again and for the first time in years, I witnessed the anxiety of joy of watching my team play and ultimately win.

A truly historic game. Fantastic knocks by Imam and Babar and a solid finish by Khushdil.

Rizwan was very scratchy though.

It's very touching. Happy for you.

 

[Zaz]

Just watched highlights of the bowling - grandpa ifti is pure trash. Why is he in the team? To come in and hit the winning runs?

Hes a finisher Thats what they do Hit the winning runs