‘It took us 22 years…’: Pakistan great’s emotional reaction to victory over Australia in ODI series

Former Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar When Pakistan achieved a historic victory over Australia in the ODI series, the youngsters were all applauding. Pakistan won the final ODI by eight wickets and won the three-match series 2-1, recording their first ODI series win on Australian soil in 22 years. Akhtar praised the fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi, Harris Rauch and Naseem Shah He praised their impressive performance and recalled the last time Pakistan won in Australia in 2002.

“It’s a great win. We beat Australia for the first time in 22 years. I remember being there in 2002. We won the series at the Gabba and it took 22 years for the players to win the series. . And they did a great job.”They played really well, Rizwan, Harris, Shaheen all played really well, and at the same time did a good job overall. YouTube channel.

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan praised the bowlers who defeated Australia 2-1 in the ODI series by defeating Australia by eight wickets in the third and final match at Perth Stadium on Sunday.

This was Pakistan’s first ODI series win against the hosts in 22 years. Pakistan opener chasing a modest 141 target; Saim Ayub (42) And Abdullah Shafik (37) Added an 84-run partnership for the first wicket. Rizwan (30 absent) Babar Azam (28 not out) built an unbroken 58-run partnership for the third wicket, crossing the line in 26.5 overs to lead the team.

Earlier, Australia were bowled out for 140 in 31.5 overs after coming into bat. Sean Abbott (30) was the top run-getter on the losing side. Left-arm pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah bagged three scalps each, while Haris Rauf ended up picking up two wickets.

“This is a special moment for me. The nation will be very happy today. In the last few years, we have not performed as well as expected. I am only captain during the toss and presentation. Everyone. They give me advice on the field and they also think about the team, the batting group and the bowling group,” Rizwan said in the post-match presentation.

“It’s all credit to the bowlers. It’s not easy for Australia in Australia. The conditions suit their style of play, but the bowlers were outstanding. Also, thanks to the two openers, they won the chase. They (fans) didn’t make it easy for us.”We are very concerned about the result, but our hometown people will always be behind us and we want to dedicate this win to them,” said the wicketkeeper-batsman. added.

(With IANS input)