Photonews Logo Photonews logo
  • Home
  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
    • Sindh
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Azad Jammu Kashmir
    • Balochistan
    • Gilgit – Baltistan
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
    Gen V Season 2 trailer
    Videos

    Gen V Season 2 Trailer Cast, Plot, Premiere Details

    July 26, 2025 3 Min Read
    IShowSpeed Daniel La Belle race
    Videos

    IShowSpeed Beats Daniel La Belle in 40-Meter Race, Hits 41M Subscribers

    June 24, 2025 2 Min Read
    Cardi B new single Outside
    Videos

    Cardi B’s ‘Outside’ Single Sparks Buzz Over Offset and Stefon Diggs

    June 20, 2025 2 Min Read
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Offbeat
  • Blog
  • Contact
Reading: Australia Clinches Victory Over Pakistan in Thrilling Second T20I Match
PhotoNews Pakistan PhotoNews Pakistan
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
    • Sindh
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Balochistan
    • Azad Jammu Kashmir
    • Gilgit – Baltistan
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Offbeat
  • Blog
  • Contact
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2022 Photonews. All Rights Reserved.
Pakistan Australia T20I
PhotoNews Pakistan > Sports > Australia Clinches Victory Over Pakistan in Thrilling Second T20I Match
Sports

Australia Clinches Victory Over Pakistan in Thrilling Second T20I Match

Web Desk
By Web Desk Published November 16, 2024 3 Min Read
Share
Australia celebrates T20I series win against Pakistan after a thrilling final-over victory in Sydney. Photo Credits: @cricketcomau (Instagram)
SHARE

In a gripping second T20I in Sydney, Pakistan’s Usman Khan and Irfan Khan brought the match to a thrilling conclusion, though the Green Shirts ultimately fell short by 14 runs against Australia. Late heroics weren’t enough to overcome the initial deficit in a match, highlighting the stark contrasts between experience and youth.

Pakistan’s top scorer, Usman Khan, struck a vibrant half-century with 52 runs from 36 balls, including four boundaries and a six, setting the pace early in the game. Despite his efforts, a series of quick wickets, including his own, put Pakistan on the defensive. After misjudging a short ball, Usman got caught at short fine leg, a dismissal that shifted the momentum.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau)

Irfan Khan, not out at 37 from 28 balls, showcased resilience with four boundaries and a crucial six, embodying Pakistan’s fighting spirit. However, the collective effort was insufficient to meet Australia’s 148-run chase, with Pakistan’s innings concluding with all wickets lost two balls shy of completion.

The match peaked in the 18th when Irfan Khan sparked a late surge, scoring aggressively with plays that included a lofted four and a drilled ground shot that the opposition failed to catch. Despite his spirited attempt to close the gap, the Australian team, led by Josh Johnson’s five-wicket haul, retained control and curtailed his efforts.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Pakistan Cricket (@therealpcb)

Tension escalated in the dramatic final as Haris Rauf, the last wicket, got run out for just two runs, sealing Pakistan’s fate in this high-stakes match.

Earlier in the day, Aaron Hardie delivered a notable performance, scoring a smooth 28 off 23 balls before Abbas Afridi dismissed him. Australia kicked off the game with a strong start, initially scoring 16 runs per over, although Pakistan successfully brought this down to a 7.35 run rate by the end of the innings.

Australia’s robust innings set a challenging pace, catalyzed by Maxwell’s dynamic performance in the previous game. This led to their 29-run victory in the rain-affected first T20I at The Gabba.

This match in Sydney showcased individual talents like Usman and Irfan Khan and highlighted the strategic depth both teams employed, reflecting the intense competition and skill inherent in T20 cricket.

TAGGED:CricketFeatured
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Email Copy Link Print
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement

HBL Saving Made Easy
HBL Saving Made Easy

Recent Posts

Macron Trump Gaza Nobel

Macron Urges Trump to End Gaza War for Nobel Peace Prize

Marc Marquez MotoGP 2025

Marc Marquez Eyes Seventh MotoGP Title at Japan Grand Prix 2025

ASAP Rocky grey hair

ASAP Rocky Embraces His Grey Hair in Elle Interview

Post Archives

More Popular from Photonews

Freya Leach
Offbeat

Sky News Host Freya Leach Apologizes After Guest’s Anti-Islam Rant

2 Min Read
PM Laptop Scheme 2025
Pakistan

PM Laptop Scheme 2025 Relaunch: Check Your Application Status Online

2 Min Read
IG Sindh Police Ghulam Nabi Inquiry DSPs
Sindh

Sindh IG Launches Inquiry into Four DSPs for Serious Misconduct

2 Min Read
Sports

Pakistan Defeats Sri Lanka by 5 Wickets in Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Thriller

Pakistan secured a thrilling 5-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup…

September 24, 2025
Business

Gold Prices Hit Record Rs393,700 per Tola in Pakistan

Gold prices surged to new records on Monday, September 22, 2025, following a strong global rally. In…

September 23, 2025
Pakistan

Pakistan Integrates Raast with Arab Buna Platform for Secure Remittances

Pakistan has announced the integration of its digital payment system with the Arab Monetary Fund’s Buna…

September 19, 2025
Business

LemFi Secures SBP Approval for Remittance Services in Pakistan with UBL Partnership

LemFi, a leading payments platform, received approval from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on September…

September 23, 2025
PhotoNews Pakistan

Always Stay Up to Date

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Categories

  • World
  • Pakistan
  • Punjab
  • Sindh
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • Balochistan
  • Azad Jammu Kashmir

 

  • Top News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Videos
  • Tech
  • Offbeat
  • Blog

© 2024 Phototnews
All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?