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The Pakistan team achieved a total of 207 runs with 6 wickets lost during their 20 overs against Australia in the third T20I match of the Australia tour of Pakistan 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Australia now faces one of its most difficult run chases ever against Pakistan in T20 international matches because of the current score.

The Pakistan batting mid order built the innings after they lost their first wicket. Saim Ayub maintained his excellent batting form by scoring 56 runs from 37 deliveries which included six fours and two sixes. Former skipper Babar Azam held the innings together with an unbeaten 50 off 36 balls, playing a calm and controlled knock.

Shadab Khan delivered the final push for the team when he played an aggressive inning by scoring 46 runs from 19 balls, which included five sixes. His knock lifted Pakistan past the 200-run mark. Faheem Ashraf scored runs quickly during the final moments of the match when he remained not out at 10 runs.

Ben Dwarshuis took two wickets which made him the best Australian bowler, while Matthew Kuhnemann, Matthew Short, Cooper Connolly, and Cameron Green each took one wicket. The Australian team lost control of the match when they reached the death overs because they could not stop the opposing team from scoring runs.

Australia’s Highest Successful Run Chases Against Pakistan in T20Is

Runs Chased Wickets Overs Run Rate Target Result Venue Date
197/7 7 19.5 9.93 192 Won Gros Islet 14 May 2010
177/5 5 19.0 9.31 177 Won Dubai 11 Nov 2021
163/7 7 19.1 8.50 163 Won Lahore 5 Apr 2022
151/3 3 18.3 8.16 151 Won Canberra 5 Nov 2019
118/3 3 11.2 10.41 118 Won Hobart 18 Nov 2024

The table displays Australia’s five most successful T20I run chases against Pakistan. Australia has never successfully completed a chase for 207 runs against Pakistan according to the statistics. The Lahore pitch provides good batting conditions, but the record chase will create significant pressure.

Australia will achieve their highest successful T20I run chase against Pakistan if they successfully chase down this total. This victory will become one of their best achievements in the T20I format.

This article first appeared on CricketGully and was syndicated with permission.

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