Player of the Match
Player of the Match

7.35pm Right then, that sets up a fascinating series decider in Perth. Australia will be without a bunch of their Test players and Josh Inglis will have to man the troops as Pakistan will look to pull off another upset and seal a series win in Australia. That's all for today from us. Don't forget to tune in for the third ODI. On behalf of Thilak, Raghav and Ekanth, it's Abhimanyu signing off. Ciao!

7.30pm Time for the presentation ceremony.

Unsurprisingly, Haris Rauf is the player of the match: "We are so happy to win this game. Yeah, Pakistan fans come out to see us everywhere in the world. [On BBL experience helping him] I've played a lot for Melbourne Stars, so I know these conditions where we bowl"

Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan: "Obviously this win gives us confidence. We want to keep that confidence going. All bowlers had plans and they worked well. [On Rauf] Not only we enjoy it, everyone outside the country also enjoys watching him bowl."

Australia captain Pat Cummins: "Wasn't one of our best days. You hope you get more than 160. They bowled well but we wanted to get a bigger score. We got some catchers in, tried to attack, but it wasn't to be. I've had a couple of chats with [Inglis] but he'll be fine. He has a lot of experience. [On prepping for the BGT] Good training sessions, mind now switches to the red ball."

7.20pm That's a dominant performance from Pakistan, from start to finish, and a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Australia here in Adelaide. Haris Rauf set it up with his five-for to restrict Australia to 163. Ayub and Shafique then imposed themselves with a 137-run opening stand. They started slightly slow, but once they picked up speed, they didn't look back. Or at least Ayub didn't. Shafique was happy to drop anchor while Ayub kept finding or clearing the boundary. He made 82 in just his second ODI. Shafique then finished off on 64, with Babar Azam hitting a six to finish things off.

Here's what Saim Ayub has to say: "The most important thing is the team won. We planned to be positive and not to think about the result but most important thing is how we play as a team. We are staying positive and trying to stay calm. Whoever is bowling, the ball is coming out of the hand. It's about watching the ball, staying positive and trusting myself. Victory always gives you confidence and as a team we are committed to our team values and being positive. Everybody is getting along well. We will try to steal the series. Credit goes to Haris Rauf, but the other bowlers also supported him well."

Zain: "When was the last time Pakistan beat Australia in Australia?" In Melbourne in 2017!

26.3
6
Zampa to Babar Azam, SIX, Seals the win with a six, does Babar Azam! That's a drag down from Zampa and he rocks back and hammers it over midwicket. Pakistan level the series! Ten sixes in the chase as well!
26.2
0
Zampa to Babar Azam, no run, Wrong'un from outside off, Babar Azam parries
26.1
0
Zampa to Babar Azam, no run, Tossed up outside off, Babar Azam presses forward and defends

END OF OVER:
26 | 4 Runs | PAK: 163/1 (1 run required from 24 overs, RR: 6.26, RRR: 0.04)

  • Abdullah Shafique64 (69b)
  • Babar Azam9 (17b)
  • Pat Cummins7-1-35-0
  • Adam Zampa6-1-38-1
25.6
0
Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, no run, Full on middle, clipped to midwicket
25.5
0
Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, no run, Full outside off, seaming in, punched to mid-on
25.4
0
Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, no run, On a length outside off, Shafique steers it behind point but can't beat the fielder. They'll have to wait for the winning runs a little longer

Wajid Jawaid : "It's an absolute thrashing!"

25.3
4
Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, FOUR, Floated up full by Cummins and Shafique hits a gorgeous straight drive! Scores level now
25.2
0
Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, no run, Another cutter outside off seams in and hits Shafique on the pads
25.1
0
Cummins to Abdullah Shafique, no run, Offcutter on a length outside off, Shafique defends firmly

Just five runs needed for Pakistan now

END OF OVER:
25 | 11 Runs | PAK: 159/1 (5 runs required from 25 overs, RR: 6.36, RRR: 0.20)

  • Abdullah Shafique60 (63b)
  • Babar Azam9 (17b)
  • Adam Zampa6-1-38-1
  • Pat Cummins6-1-31-0
24.6
1
Zampa to Abdullah Shafique, 1 run, Eases this full delivery through cover
24.5
6
Zampa to Abdullah Shafique, SIX, Imperious! Takes a few steps out and crunches this over long-on. A fan tries to catch it and misses and is distraught at his failed attempt!
24.4
0
Zampa to Abdullah Shafique, no run, Shafique looks to sweep this full ball but inside edges onto his pad and the ball pops up, but it's too much in front of Inglis for him to grab, even as he scrambles for it