Saim Ayub’s outstanding performance guided Pakistan to a convincing 22-run victory over Australia in their recent T20 match. The match showcased a brilliant start from the Pakistani batsmen, despite some struggles later in the innings.
Match Overview
Pakistan set a target of 168 runs, scoring 168 for 8, while Australia managed only 146 for 8 in their chase. Significant contributions came from Ayub, who scored 40 runs, and Salman Agha, who added 39 runs. Adam Zampa stood out for Australia with an impressive bowling performance, taking 4 wickets for 24 runs.
Key Performances
- Pakistan Batting:
- Saim Ayub: 40 runs from 22 balls
- Salman Agha: 39 runs from 27 balls
- Usman Khan: Late contribution to boost the total.
- Australia Bowling:
- Adam Zampa: 4 wickets for 24 runs
- Xavier Bartlett: 2 wickets for 26 runs
Game Highlights
Pakistan’s innings began with a shaky start, losing Sahibzada Farhan early. However, Ayub and Agha formed a strong partnership, accumulating 74 runs together. Their aggressive play included a quick 56 runs in the powerplay, marking the highest in T20Is for Pakistan against Australia.
As Ayub’s aggressive innings was cut short by Zampa, the run rate began to drop. Despite this setback, Pakistan managed a total of 168 runs, bolstered by a late push from Usman Khan.
Australia’s Chase
In response, Australia started strong but quickly faced challenges. Cameron Green scored 36 runs and had a fruitful partnership of 40 runs with Matt Renshaw. However, a critical run-out triggered a collapse in the Australian batting lineup.
Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed played a vital role, taking two important wickets and ending with figures of 2 for 10. Australia’s innings fell apart as they lost six wickets for just 44 runs. Salman Mirza sealed the win in the final over, confirming Pakistan’s dominance.
Conclusion
Saim Ayub’s all-around performance was essential in securing Pakistan’s victory over Australia. The combination of solid batting, effective bowling, and strategic fielding contributed to a compelling win.
