Pakistan beat Australia by six wickets in the final of tri-series at
Harare on Sunday July 08,2018
They chased down a target of 184 with four balls to spare.
This was primarily due to a sensational knock by Fakhar Zaman (91 off 46) and Shoaib Malik’s poised 43. This is their ninth consecutive T20 series win.
This also their first win in a tournament final over Australia after 28 years.
Earlier, Australia and Pakistan faced each other twice in the round robin stage of the T20 tri-series in Zimbabwe. On the first occasion, Billy Stanlake and Aaron Finch blew Pakistan away for the win.
Then, it was Pakistan’s turn to even things with a comprehensive show with the bat and the ball.
However, in the all-important final, it was Pakistan who came up trumps.
Scorecard
Australia 183/8 in 20 Overs
Pakistan 187/4 in 19.2 Overs
Match Result Pakistan won by 6 wickets
They chased down a target of 184 with four balls to spare.
This was primarily due to a sensational knock by Fakhar Zaman (91 off 46) and Shoaib Malik’s poised 43. This is their ninth consecutive T20 series win.
This also their first win in a tournament final over Australia after 28 years.
Earlier, Australia and Pakistan faced each other twice in the round robin stage of the T20 tri-series in Zimbabwe. On the first occasion, Billy Stanlake and Aaron Finch blew Pakistan away for the win.
Then, it was Pakistan’s turn to even things with a comprehensive show with the bat and the ball.
However, in the all-important final, it was Pakistan who came up trumps.
Scorecard
Australia 183/8 in 20 Overs
Pakistan 187/4 in 19.2 Overs
Match Result Pakistan won by 6 wickets
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