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Pakistan defeated Australia by 111 runs in the third T20I to complete a series whitewash. The Men in Green dismissed Australia for 96 runs in 16.5 overs on February 1.

Mohammad Nawaz was unplayable as he took five wickets and conceded 18 runs from his 4 overs. Shaheen Shah Afridi got rid of two batters. Marcus Stoinis (23 off 22) and Cameron Green (22 off 24) showed brief resistance for the Aussies.

Earlier, the host nation posted 207 for 6, with Saim Ayub amassing 58 runs off 37 balls, laced with 6 fours and 2 sixes. Babar Azam returned to form, managing an unbeaten 50 runs off 36 deliveries, packed with 3 boundaries and 1 six.

The real push came from Shadab Khan, who accumulated 46 runs in just 19 deliveries, with the help of 5 sixes and 2 boundaries. Ben Dwarshuis claimed two wickets for the host.

Full Scorecard – Pakistan vs Australia 3rd T20I, February 1

Pakistan 207 for 6 (Ayub 56, Babar 50*, Shadab 46, Dwarshuis 2-39) beat Australia 96 (Stoinis 23, Green 22, Nawaz 5-18, Shaheen 2-16) by 111 runs

Match Highlights & Key Moments

Australia were never in the game and lost three wickets for 16 runs in 2.5 overs, which proved to be the turning point of the match. Captain Mitchell Marsh (1), Matthew Short (2) and Matt Renshaw (1) were found wanting with the bat.

Player of the Match

Mohammad Nawaz was named the Player of the Match for his five-wicket haul.

What This Result Means for the PAK vs AUS T20I series

Pakistan have clinched the series 3-0.

FAQs – Yesterday’s Pakistan vs Australia 3rd T20I

Q1: Who won yesterday’s Pakistan vs Australia 3rd T20I?

Pakistan won the match by 111 runs at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?

Mohammad Nawaz was adjudged the Player of the Match.

Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?

A3: Pakistan vs Australia 3rd T20I

Pakistan 207 for 6 (Ayub 56, Babar 50*, Shadab 46, Dwarshuis 2-39)

Australia 96 (Stoinis 23, Green 22, Nawaz 5-18, Shaheen 2-16)

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

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