Pakistan completed a dominant 3-0 T20I series whitewash against Australia as Mohammad Nawaz delivered a sensational all-round bowling performance to script a thumping 111-run victory in the third T20I on Sunday, February 1.
With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup just weeks away, Australia suffered a major reality check in Pakistan, where Salman Ali Agha’s side posted imposing totals in all three matches while batting first.
🔥 Pakistan Post Another Big Total
After being put in to bat, Pakistan once again laid a solid platform. Saim Ayub provided early momentum at the top, smashing a fluent 37-ball 56.
Although Fakhar Zaman fell for 10 and skipper Salman Ali Agha departed cheaply for five, Babar Azam held the innings together with a calm, unbeaten half-century.
The late fireworks came from Shadab Khan, who tore into the Australian bowling attack with a blistering 46 off just 19 balls, powering Pakistan to a formidable 207/6.
⚡ Shaheen Strikes Early
Australia’s chase never got going. Shaheen Shah Afridi struck twice early, dismissing Mitchell Marsh and Matt Renshaw for just one run each, immediately putting the visitors on the back foot.
From the other end, Pakistan’s spinners tightened the screws on a deteriorating pitch.
🎯 Nawaz Spins a Web
The standout performance came from Mohammad Nawaz, who dismantled Australia’s middle order with a match-winning spell.
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Matthew Short (2) was caught by Babar Azam at mid-off
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Marcus Stoinis (23) and Cameron Green (22) were both bowled
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Josh Philippe was caught at deep square leg
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Cooper Connolly was stumped for a two-ball duck
Nawaz completed a brilliant five-wicket haul, completely breaking Australia’s resistance.
🧱 Final Collapse
The collapse continued as Mitchell Owen was trapped lbw by Abrar Ahmed for eight, while Matthew Kuhnemann was caught off Naseem Shah’s bowling.
With Adam Zampa unavailable to bat at No.11, Australia were bundled out cheaply, sealing a comprehensive 111-run defeat.
🚨 World Cup Warning for Australia
The series defeat serves as a major warning for Australia ahead of the T20 World Cup, especially regarding their struggles against spin and batting collapses under pressure.
For Pakistan, the whitewash sends a strong message — form, depth, and confidence peaking at the perfect time. 🇵🇰🔥
