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Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez reacted to the national team’s dominant victory against Australia in the second ODI of the three-match series in Adelaide.

Pakistan pacers wreaked havoc and bundled Australia for a meagre 163, with Haris Rauf taking his second five-wicket haul in ODI cricket.

In response, Pakistan successfully chased the target in 26.3 overs at the loss of one wicket only and levelled the three-match series 1-1.

Saim Ayub led Pakistan’s chase with a 71-ball knock of 82 runs, which featured five boundaries and six sixes. Meanwhile, Abdullah Shafique scored an unbeaten 64 runs from 69 balls with the help of four boundaries and three sixes.

Following Pakistan’s victory, Mohammad Hafeez took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account and extended his heartfelt congratulations to the team. He also praised Haris, Saim and Abdullah for their vital contributions to the team’s thumping victory.

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“Congratulations team Pakistan for winning ODI clinically in Australia. Levelling the series 1-1,” Hafeez posted.

“Haris Rauf superb bowling for his five-wicket haul. Saim Ayub & Abdullah Shafique getting confidence scoring runs for winning cause. Well done guys. Let’s win the ODI series in Australia.”

In a previous post, he praised the pacers for their exceptional bowling performance in the first innings and commended Mohammad Rizwan’s leadership.

“Pakistani fast bowler roaring in Australia. Hitting the right area with aggression & discipline. Australian batting line-up looked completely shambled,” he posted.

“Well bowled for his fiver Haris Rauf. Good bowling Shaheen Afridi. Good captaincy Mohammad Rizwan.”

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Pakistan white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan equalled the record for most catches in an ODI game during his side’s nine-wicket victory over Australia in Adelaide on Friday.

Pakistan pacers wreaked havoc and bundled Australia for a meagre 163, with Haris Rauf taking his second five-wicket haul in ODI cricket.

In response, Pakistan successfully chased the target in 26.3 overs at the loss of one wicket only and levelled the three-match series 1-1.

Saim Ayub led Pakistan’s chase with a 71-ball knock of 82 runs, which featured five boundaries and six sixes. Meanwhile, Abdullah Shafique scored an unbeaten 64 runs from 69 balls with the help of four boundaries and three sixes.

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During Australian innings, Rizwan etched his name in the history books with his brilliant performances behind the stumps.

In an extraordinary display of skill, he equalled the record for the most catches by a wicket-keeper in an ODI match with six scalps behind the stumps.

With this stellar performance, he became the ninth wicket-keeper ever to reach this milestone, and it was notable as the twelfth occasion in which a wicketkeeper successfully claimed six catches in an ODI match.

Rizwan joined wicket-keepers like Adam Gilchrist, Mark Boucher, Alec Stewart, Matt Prior, Jos Buttler, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Quinton de Kock with his historic achievement.

Most catches by a wicket-keeper in an ODI match

• Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) vs Australia, 2024 — 6 catches
• Quinton de Kock (South Africa) vs Afghanistan, 2023 — 6 catches
• Sarfaraz Ahmed (Pakistan) vs South Africa, 2015 — 6 catches
• Matt Cross (Scotland) vs Canada, 2014 — 6 catches
• Jos Buttler (England) vs South Africa, 2013 — 6 catches
• Matt Prior (England) vs South Africa, 2008 — 6 catches
• Adam Gilchrist (Australia) vs India, 2007 — 6 catches
• Mark Boucher (South Africa) vs Pakistan, 2007 — 6 catches
• Adam Gilchrist (Australia) vs Sri Lanka, 2004 — 6 catches
• Adam Gilchrist (Australia) vs Namibia, 2003 — 6 catches
• Alec Stewart (England) vs Zimbabwe, 2000 — 6 catches
• Adam Gilchrist (Australia) vs South Africa, 2000 — 6 catches

READ: Mohammad Rizwan praises Haris Rauf after victory over Australia

ADELAIDE: Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan praised pace bowler Haris Rauf, who took five wickets, after the impressive victory over Australia in the second ODI here at the Adelaide Oval on Friday.

Haris set up Pakistan’s victory with his second five-wicket haul in ODI cricket to bundle Australia for a meagre 163.

Pakistan successfully chased the target of 164 runs in 26.3 overs at the loss of one wicket only and levelled the three-match series 1-1.

Saim Ayub led Pakistan’s chase with a 71-ball knock of 82 runs, which featured five boundaries and six sixes. Meanwhile, Abdullah Shafique scored an unbeaten 64 runs from 69 balls with the help of four boundaries and three sixes.

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Mohammad Rizwan, during the post-match presentation, expressed jubilation over the convincing victory.

“Obviously, this win gave us the confidence. We want to keep that confidence going forward to Perth [for the third ODI],” he said.

Rizwan lauded his bowlers, especially Haris, for executing their plans and steering the team to success.

“We decided to bowl after winning the toss. Our bowlers bowled according to the plan and found success,” he added. “Everyone is enjoying his bowling, not only fans from Pakistan but also from all around the world.”

Notably, the third and final ODI between Pakistan and Australia will be played in Perth on Sunday.

WATCH: Mohammad Rizwan consults Adam Zampa before review

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan, in a light-hearted moment caught on the stump mic, asked Australian batter Adam Zampa before taking a review during the ongoing second ODI between two teams in Adelaide on Friday.

Leg-spinner Zampa came out to bat after the fall of the eighth wicket in the 29th over with the scoreboard reading 130.

The aforementioned moment occurred during the 34th over when Zampa attempted to hook Naseem Shah’s bouncer, but he missed the ball, which landed in Rizwan’s gloves. Pakistan fielders made a strong appeal but the umpire remained unmoved.

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Rizwan first consulted with the bowler, then asked Zampa if he had edged it.

“You heard something?” Rizwan asked Zampa, to which the leg-spinner replied hilariously, “You guys appeal for everything.”

Rizwan then asked Zampa if he should take the review, to which the Australian responded “Yeah you should, you should take it.”

The Pakistan captain referred the decision, but replays revealed that the ball had passed well above his bat, so the on-field decision stood.

Zampa stuck around for 21 balls, scoring crucial 18 runs to push Australia’s total to 163 before Shaheen Afridi bowled him to bundle the team.

As of this writing, Pakistan have scored 130 runs without a loss in response to Australia”s 163. Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub are unbeaten on 41 and 81 respectively.

Pakistan Playing XI: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c)(wk), Kamran Ghulam, Salman Ali Agha (vc), Muhammad Irfan Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain.

Australia Playing XI: Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steve Smith, Josh Inglis (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Pat Cummins (c), Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa.

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ADELAIDE: Haris Rauf’s five-wicket haul followed by Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique’s half-centuries powered Pakistan to a thumping victory over Australia in the second ODI here at the Adelaide Oval on Friday.

Pakistan successfully chased the target of 164 runs in 26.3 overs at the loss of one wicket only and levelled the three-match series 1-1. The series decider will be played in Perth on Sunday.

Saim and Abdullah stitched a solid opening partnership of 137 runs to put Pakistan in the driving seat after pacers bundled Australia for a meagre 163.

Saim led the charge with a 71-ball knock of 82 runs, which featured five boundaries and six sixes before he fell to Adam Zampa.

Meanwhile, Abdullah scored an unbeaten 64 runs from 69 balls with the help of four boundaries and three sixes. Babar Azam remained unbeaten on 15 off 20.

Earlier, Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan opted to field first in the second ODI and fielded an unchanged Playing XI, meanwhile, Australia made one change as Josh Hazlewood replaced Sean Abbott.

Jake Fraser-McGurk (13) and Matthew Short (19) both got off to a good start, hitting three boundaries each, however, Shaheen Afridi dismissed both batters inside seven overs with 41 runs on the board.

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Steve Smith and Josh Inglis (18) helped stabilise the Australian innings with a solid partnership of 38 runs from 44 balls before Haris Rauf got Inglis caught behind.

Haris picked the wicket of Marnus Labuschagne (6) in his next over to further increase Australia’s troubles.

Smith played a cautious knock of 35 runs from 48 balls, which featured five boundaries and one six, before falling prey to Mohammad Hasnain.

Aaron Hardie (14) and Glenn Maxwell (16) added crucial 20 runs for the six-wicket before the dramatic collapse, which saw Australia fall from 121-5 to 146-9 in quick succession.

Shaheen took the final wicket of Adam Zampa, who played a crucial 18-run cameo to push Australia’s total to 163.

Haris led Pakistan’s bowling attack with figures of 5-29, while Shaheen took 3-26. Naseem and Hasnain chipped in with one wicket each.

Pakistan Playing XI: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c)(wk), Kamran Ghulam, Salman Ali Agha (vc), Muhammad Irfan Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain.

Australia Playing XI: Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steve Smith, Josh Inglis (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Pat Cummins (c), Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa.

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Former Pakistan cricketer Sikandar Bakht did not mince his words while criticising opening batters Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub after they failed in the first ODI against Australia.

Abdullah (12) and Saim (1) returned to the pavilion inside seven overs with a meagre 24 runs on the board during Pakistan’s two-wicket loss against Australia in the series opener.

Sikandar Bakht, during an interview at a local news channel, labelled them as burdens on the team after repeated failures.

“Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub have become burdens on the squad,” Bakht said.

The former pacer also slammed Pakistan’s white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan and star batter Babar Azam for their lack of responsibility and inconsistency with the bat.

“Babar and Rizwan are currently the most senior players in the team, yet they never stand as a pillar for the team during tough times,” he added.

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Sikandar Bakht stressed that the only impact player in the team is explosive opening batter Fakhar Zaman, who was dropped from the squad for the tours of Australia and Zimbabwe.

“I’ve been saying it for a while—Pakistan had only one true match-winner in ODIs… Fakhar Zaman and he’s been dropped from the team,” Bakht said.

Notably, the second match of the series will be played on 8 November (tomorrow) in Adelaide, while Perth will host the third ODI on 10 November.

The ODI series will be followed by a three-match T20I series between Pakistan and Australia, scheduled to commence on November 14.

Brisbane will host the first T20I, with the next matches scheduled for November 16 and 18 in Sydney and Hobart, respectively.

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Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah has stated that the team’s spirited performance in the first ODI against Australia has boosted their confidence, which will help them make a strong comeback in the second ODI.

Pakistan lost the first ODI by two wickets at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) after a spirited performance with the ball while defending a modest 203-run total.

The second match of the series will be played on 8 November (tomorrow) in Adelaide, while Perth will host the third ODI on 10 November.

While talking to the media on Thursday in Adelaide, Naseem shared that the team discussed the shortcomings in the last match and will aim to win the second ODI to level the series.

“We have learned a lot from the last game and are working to rectify those lessons in the next game,” said Naseem.

“The entire team sat down and discussed ways to improve for upcoming matches. We analyzed our batting mistakes and aimed to improve them. Our bowling effort was fantastic, and we plan to enhance it further.”

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For the unversed, Naseem Shah was forced to leave the field after two balls into his eighth over due to cramps during the first ODI against Australia in Melbourne.

He spoke about his current fitness level, emphasizing that muscle cramps are a common occurrence that can strike any athlete, regardless of how fit or well-conditioned they may be.

“Alhamdulillah, I am completely fine. Cramps are a common thing; they can happen to anyone, whether a batter or a bowler, regardless of their fitness level,” the fast bowler remarked.

“Cramps can come up at any time, and they take some time to recover from. But now, I have fully recovered.”

Pakistan Squad for ODI Series against Australia

Mohammad Rizwan (c)(wk), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha (vc) and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

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ADELAIDE: The Pakistan squad carried out an extensive training session at the Adelaide Oval here on Thursday ahead of the second ODI against Australia.

After a disappointing loss in Melbourne, the Pakistan cricket squad immersed themselves in an intensive practice session to prepare for the crucial second match, scheduled to be played tomorrow.

The batters engaged in focused drills with net bowlers, honing their skills and refining their technique to ensure they were primed for performance. Meanwhile, the fast bowlers dedicated themselves to rigorous physical conditioning and fielding practice.

The entire team participated in a variety of targeted drills—ranging from batting and bowling practices to comprehensive fielding exercises—all designed to bolster their readiness for the crucial showdown.

Pakistan lost the first ODI by two wickets at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) after a spirited performance with the ball.

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The second match of the series will be played on 8 November in Adelaide, while Perth will host the third ODI on 10 November.

The ODI series will be followed by a three-match T20I series, scheduled to commence on November 14. Brisbane will host the first T20I, with the next matches scheduled for November 16 and 18 in Sydney and Hobart, respectively.

Notably, wicket-keeper Josh Inglis is set to captain Australia for the first time as he will lead the side in the third ODI against Pakistan as well as the following T20I series.

Regular ODI captain Pat Cummins as well as star players Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith will not play the third ODI in Perth in order to prepare for the Border-Gavaskar Test series against India.

Meanwhile, T20I skipper Mitchell Marsh will miss the three-match T20I series against Pakistan starting November 14 due to his paternity leave.

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Former Pakistan Test cricketer and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has defended star batter Babar Azam amid online criticism after the first ODI against Australia.

Pakistan lost the first of the three-match ODI series by two wickets at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) after a spirited performance with the ball.

Babar Azam, who was playing his first ODI match after stepping down as Pakistan’s white-ball captain, managed a meagre 37 runs from 44 balls with the help of four boundaries.

Pakistan’s batting line-up folded for a paltry 203-run total, which Australia successfully chased in 33.3 overs at the loss of eight wickets.

Ramiz Raja, during a recent video on his YouTube channel, heaped praise on Babar and expressed disappointment over the criticism against the star batter.

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“If you got a player like Babar Azam by mistake, you should respect him. Babar Azam played better than all Pakistani batters in the first ODI against Australia,” said Ramiz.

“I get disappointed when I see keyboard warriors trolling and abusing Babar.”

Notably, the second ODI of the series will be played on 8 November in Adelaide, while Perth will host the third ODI on 10 November. The ODI series will be followed by a three-match T20I series, scheduled to commence on November 14.

Brisbane will host the first T20I, with the next matches scheduled for November 16 and 18 in Sydney and Hobart, respectively.

Notably, wicket-keeper Josh Inglis is set to captain Australia for the first time as he will lead the side in the third ODI against Pakistan as well as the following T20I series.

Pakistan Squad for ODI Series against Australia

Mohammad Rizwan (c)(wk), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha (vc) and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

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ADELAIDE: Pakistan received a significant boost ahead of the second ODI against Australia, scheduled to be played here on 8 November as pace bowler Naseem Shah has recovered from his injury.

Naseem was forced to leave the field after two balls into his eighth over due to cramps during the first ODI against Australia in Melbourne.

There were doubts about his fitness for the second ODI, however, the right-arm pacer participated in the training session at the Adelaide Oval along with the rest of the squad.

The reports indicate that he has fully recovered and is in excellent physical condition, making him ready and eligible for selection in the second ODI.

Pakistan lost the first ODI by two wickets at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) after a spirited performance with the ball.

Pakistan Squad for ODI Series against Australia

Mohammad Rizwan (c)(wk), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha (vc) and Shaheen Shah Afridi.