3rd and last ODI between Pakistan and Australia was played in Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on April 2nd, where Babar won the toss, and asked the guests to bat first. Finch and Head stepped on the ground for opening and both didn’t troubled the scorer, as they both went out for a DUCK, Shaheen and his legacy, to get wickets in first over was continued, as he got Head on the very first ball of the innings. Top scorer from Australia was Alex Carey, who scored 56 on 61 balls. Australia were 166-9 when Abbott took charge, and scored 49 off 40 balls and took his side to the total of 210. Haris and Wasim Jr got 3,3 wickets, Shaheen got 2, Zahid and Iftikhar took 1,1 wicket. Pakistan needed 211 runs to win the match and this bilateral series. Pakistani openers came and shown positive attitude by scoring 10 in the first over, but later, Fakhar got out on a slower delivery by Ellis. Then came the Lion of Pakistani Cricket team, BABAR AZAM. From there on Pakistan dominated the match like a pro. Babar scored a century and became the Pakistani Captain, with most centuries that too in just 84 innings. Imam played a sensible knock as well by scoring 89 off 100 balls.
Pakistan have won the ODI series against Australia in Lahore. It has been a long since, Pakistan Cricket has played an ODI series but when they did they won it in style. According to ICC World cup Super League ranking Pakistan is at 8th position with 62 points in hand. Pak vs Aus is always a treat to watch for Cricket fans and this bilateral series have proved it to be true.