ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday congratulated the Pakistan cricket team for winning the second One Day International (ODI) of the three-match series against Australia and levelling the series.
“Congratulations on yet another exceptional game! We knew you had it in you! Proud of our cricket team for the impressive win against Australia. Great efforts Mohsin Naqvi, Chairman PCB and the entire team,” wrote PM in a tweet.
“Well done Captain Mohammad Rizwan for steering the team as well as grabbing six catches, Saim Ayub for scoring 82 runs and Haris Rauf for a sensational five-wicket haul!”, added the tweet.
“Our team is in great spirits! Keep bringing laurels home!”
Separately, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz Sharif also congratulated the green shirts for securing the first ODI victory against Australia at their home ground since 2017.
Pakistan beat Australia
Pakistan’s opener Saim Ayub played an excellent knock to lead his side to a historic victory over Australia in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series at Adelaide Oval on Friday.
Pakistan chased down the 163-run target in 26.3 overs to register their first ODI win against the Kangaroos at Adelaide Oval in 28 years. Pakistan last beat Australia at Adelaide Oval in 1996.
The new opening combination registered an impressive partnership of 137 runs in 20.2 overs.
Abdullah Shafique scored 64 runs and remained not out, while Saim Ayub played an aggressive innings of 82 runs, which included 5 fours and 6 sixes.
The winning runs came off the bat of former captain Babar Azam, as he struck Adam Zampa for an astonishing six.
