AUS Vs PAK 2nd ODI: Rauf Stars In 9-Wicket Win

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AUS vs PAK 2nd ODI: Rauf Stars in 9-Wicket Win

The second ODI between Australia and Pakistan in Karachi saw a dominant performance by the visitors, who secured a comfortable 9-wicket victory and took a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The star of the show was Pakistan's fast bowler, Haris Rauf, who delivered a sensational spell, dismantling the Australian batting lineup to finish with career-best figures of 5/27.

Rauf Runs Riot, Australia Stumbles

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Australia got off to a decent start, with Travis Head and Imam-ul-Haq scoring 45 and 57 runs respectively. However, the introduction of Rauf turned the tide completely. His pace and movement troubled the Australian batsmen, leading to a series of wickets. He dismissed Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Matthew Wade, and Mitchell Marsh in quick succession, effectively collapsing the Australian innings.

Australia were eventually bowled out for a paltry 168 runs in 43.2 overs. The only other notable contribution came from Cameron Green, who scored 31 runs.

Pakistan Cruise to Victory

Chasing a modest target, Pakistan's openers, Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq, made light work of the chase. Zaman scored a quickfire 67 off 48 balls, hitting 10 boundaries, while Imam-ul-Haq remained unbeaten on 71, continuing his impressive form from the first ODI. The pair put on a 130-run partnership for the first wicket, ensuring a comfortable victory for Pakistan.

Key Takeaways

• Haris Rauf's stellar performance: His career-best figures of 5/27 were crucial in dismantling the Australian batting lineup and setting up Pakistan's win. His ability to move the ball both ways at pace was too much for the Australian batsmen to handle.
• Pakistan's dominant bowling attack: Apart from Rauf, the other Pakistani bowlers also performed well, limiting Australia's scoring rate and taking regular wickets.
• Fakhar Zaman's aggressive start: He provided a solid platform for Pakistan's chase, ensuring a comfortable victory.

The third and final ODI of the series will be played on April 1, 2023, and will be a must-watch for both teams as they look to end the series on a high note. The question is, can Australia bounce back and prevent a clean sweep?