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Josh Inglis is leading Australia’s charge in the third ODI against Pakistan in Lahore, scoring 43 runs off 44 balls as the visitors reached 71/2 after 16.2 overs at the Gaddafi Stadium. The series decider sees Australia seeking a win to claim the aus vs pak ODI series after the teams split the first two matches.
Quick Facts
- Inglis unbeaten on 43 from 44 balls with 5 fours and 1 six
- Australia at 71/2 after 16.2 overs in day-night match
- Series tied 1-1: Pakistan won 1st ODI by 5 wickets, Australia won 2nd by 41 runs
- Inglis captaining Australia in absence of Pat Cummins
Inglis Anchoring Australia’s Innings
With Matt Short dismissed early for a duck and Marnus Labuschagne run out for 19, Inglis has stabilized Australia’s batting against Pakistan’s spin attack. The stand-in captain has been aggressive when opportunities arise, hitting reverse sweeps and drives to keep the run rate above 4 per over. Alex Carey is batting alongside him with 7 runs off 12 balls, forming a partnership of 25 runs.
The Gaddafi Stadium pitch continues to favor spinners, as it did in the second ODI where Australia prevailed. Shadab Khan has been the most economical bowler for Pakistan, conceding just 11 runs in 3.2 overs. Left-arm spinner Arafat Minhas has been expensive, giving away 26 runs in 4 overs but has already taken one wicket with his run-out of Labuschagne.
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Series Context and Stakes
The series is evenly poised at 1-1 after Pakistan’s 5-wicket victory in the first ODI at Rawalpindi and Australia’s 41-run win in the second match on June 2. Australia’s second-game triumph was built on Josh Inglis scoring 51 and Cameron Green making 53, while seamer Nathan Ellis took 4-33 in Pakistan’s chase. Pakistan managed only 190 in response to Australia’s 232.
Australia won the toss and elected to bat in the decider, looking to set a competitive total on another challenging pitch. The team has been without senior pacers Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc, relying on younger talent like Oliver Peake and Nathan Ellis to lead the attack when Australia bowls.
Sources
- Cricket Australia — live scorecard, batting statistics, and match details
- ESPNcricinfo — live commentary, current score, and player performance data
- Cricket Australia News — second ODI match report and series context
