Pakistan clinched their third straight win in the Over 40s Global Cup in Karachi, defeating Australia. Set a target of 200 after a stellar bowling performance against Australia, Pakistan reached the target in the 43rd over, with Hassan Raza, Tariq Haroon, and Mohammad Ilyas each scoring half-centuries.
Australia’s Steve Paulsen was their top scorer with 65 runs. Pakistan’s Imran Ali took three wickets, while Kashif Siddique and Waqas Ali claimed two each. Previously, Pakistan defeated Nepal by 248 runs and the USA in a nail-biting finish by one wicket, with Tassavur Abbas as the standout performer.