Australia thrash Pakistan in 2nd ODI, level series 1-1:Nathan Ellis’ 4-wicket haul outshines Shadab Khan’s gritty 71 under scorching Lahore heat

Australia bounced back after loss in 1st ODI and handed Pakistan a defeat by 41 runs in the second ODI at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. With the victory, the visitors levelled the series, mounting on Nathan Ellis’ 4-wicket haul for 33 runs. While batting first after losing the toss, Australia scored 231 runs in 50 overs. In response, Pakistan’s team was bowled out for 190 runs in 44 overs. Shadab Khan scored 71 runs off 104 balls, but could not lead his team to victory. Josh Inglis and Cameron Green’s Fifties After losing 3 wickets for 51 runs, Josh Inglis (51 runs) and Cameron Green (50 runs) batted cautiously. Both shared a 51-run partnership for the fourth wicket. After this, Matt Renshaw scored 43, and Oliver Peak scored 31 runs off 32 balls to take the team to 231 runs. Scorching heat forced Ghazi Gori to leave the field for 7 overs The scorching heat of Lahore affected the players in a bad way. Pakistan wicketkeeper Ghazi Gori left the field for 7 overs due to heat and humidity. Due to this, Rohail Nazir took over wicketkeeping in his place. Even after returning, Gori struggled to guard behind the stumps, leaked many boundaries in the form of byes, as he was unable to keep up with the pace of the ball and movements. Pakistan lost 5 wickets for 58 runs While chasing a target of 232 runs, Pakistan had a poor start. Nathan Ellis and Matt Kuhnemann dismissed both openers in the first two overs. Australia had taken 5 Pakistani batters for 58 runs within 12 overs. Babar Azam and Maaz Sadaqat also could not build a fightback for the hosts. 59-run partnership between Shadab Khan and Arafat Minhas At one point, Pakistan’s defeat seemed inevitable, but Shadab Khan and Arafat Minhas added 59 runs for the sixth wicket. Despite a leg cramp, Shadab remained at the crease. In a 21-run partnership with Haris Rauf, all runs were scored by Shadab. However, wickets continued to fall from the other end. Nathan Ellis bowled Rauf, ending Pakistan’s last hope. Later on, Shadab Khan was stumped out for 71 runs off Tanveer Sangha’s bowling. ODI series decider to be played in Lahore on June 5 Pakistan won the first match of the three-match ODI series, while Australia won the second. The series is tied at 1-1. Now, the third and decisive match will be played on Friday, June 5, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.