Summary The hosts suffered an early collapse, losing five wickets for just 41 runs
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Australia defeated Pakistan by 41 runs in the second ODI at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday, leveling the three-match series 1-1 after successfully defending a modest target of 232.
Chasing 232, Pakistan were bowled out for 190 in 44.1 overs despite a fighting 71 from Shadab Khan. The hosts suffered an early collapse, losing five wickets for just 41 runs, including Babar Azam (16), Salman Ali Agha (7), and Abdul Samad (2). Ghazi Ghori contributed 37, while Arafat Minhas added 33 in a crucial 59-run partnership with Shadab.
Nathan Ellis led Australia's bowling attack with impressive figures of 4-33, while Matthew Short claimed three wickets. Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann, and Tanveer Sangha took one wicket each.
Earlier, Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi's decision to bowl first restricted Australia to 231-9 in 50 overs. Josh Inglis scored 51 and Cameron Green top-scored with 53, helping the visitors recover from early setbacks. Oliver Peake added a valuable 31 late in the innings.
Shaheen starred with the ball for Pakistan, taking 3-36, while Abrar Ahmed, Arafat Minhas, and Haris Rauf claimed two wickets apiece.
The series is now evenly poised at 1-1 heading into the decisive third ODI.
