Pakistan chased down the target of 140 runs in the 27th over with the loss of two wickets (File photo: AFP).
In the deciding match of the three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia, Pakistan defeated Australia at its home ground after 22 years to win the series 1-2.
In the match played at the Perth Cricket Stadium, Pakistan achieved the target of 140 runs in the 27th over with the loss of two wickets.
It may be noted that earlier in 2002, under the leadership of Waqar Younis, Pakistan defeated Australia by 2-1 in the ODI series on its soil. After Pakistan’s historic victory against Australia, social media users are expressing interesting opinions.
On social networking site X (formerly Twitter), Shakir Abbasi congratulated the Pakistan team and wrote, “We waited for this moment for 22 years, the joy of beating Australia in Australia is something else.”
A user named Hasan wrote, “What a great victory for Pakistan after 22 years.”
Expressing his opinion, Tahseen Ahmed wrote ‘That’s why India is afraid in the Champions Trophy, neighbors can understand your pain.’
Sharing a photo of Babar Azam and Haris Rauf on the account called Alvin in Milan, it was written, ’90, 90 used to score in my captaincy.’
An account named Muhammad Asif wrote, ‘Maulana Rizwan Sahib, thank you for winning after 22 years.’
Commenting on Pakistan’s win, Abrar Safdar wrote, “As soon as Maxwell came to the crease, Haris Rauf became Waqar Younis.”
