Australia secured a resounding 3-0 series victory over Pakistan, completing a clean sweep with a comprehensive eight-wicket win in the final Test. In pursuit of a modest target of 130, David Warner played a crucial role, signing off with a brisk 57 and guiding Australia to a comfortable victory.
David Warner Gets A Winning Farewell.
The chase initially faced a setback when Usman Khawaja was dismissed early by Sajid Khan in the opening over. However, hopes of a Pakistani resurgence were quickly extinguished by a clinical century partnership between david Warner and Marnus Labuschagne for the second wicket.
Warner, in his typical aggressive style, took charge of the chase, employing an array of shots such as cutting, reverse-sweeping, and flicking strong boundaries. This assault quickly shifted the pressure back onto Pakistan, who had been buoyant after the early breakthrough. Labuschagne played the ideal supporting role, displaying solidity while also being ready to loft the spinners when required.
The partnership between Warner and Labuschagne ensured a smooth chase, with Warner notching up his 63rd fifty-plus score in Test cricket. The highlight was Warner’s final outing in the format, marked by a guard of honour from the Pakistani players, adding to the memorable occasion.
Warner And Labuschagne Had A 100-Plus Partnership
The duo’s seventh 100-plus partnership exemplified their understanding and contribution to Australia’s success. Their efforts not only sealed the series win but also ensured that the commendable performance by Australia’s bowling unit did not go in vain.
Australia’s bowlers had set up the victory by limiting Pakistan to 313 and 115 in their two innings. Josh Hazlewood’s inspired spell, which reduced Pakistan to 67/7 overnight, set the tone for the final day. Mohammad Rizwan and Aamer Jamal showed some resistance before the former was caught at leg slip off Nathan Lyon, leading to a collapse. Pat Cummins bounced out Jamal, and Lyon cleaned up Hasan Ali to wrap up the Pakistani innings.
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In the end, Warner and Labuschagne carried Australia over the finish line, with Warner’s departure via an LBW dismissal providing a fitting conclusion to his Test career. The victory allowed Australia to finish the series with a resounding margin of 3-0, showcasing their dominance over Pakistan in all facets of the game.
Brief scores: Pakistan 313 (Mohammad Rizwan 88, Aamer Jamal 82, Agha Salman 53; Pat Cummins 5-67) & 115 (Saim Ayub 33; Hazlewood 4-16, Nathan Lyon 3-36) Australia 299 (Marnus Labuschagne 60, Mitchell Marsh 59; Aamer Jamal 6-69) & 130/2 (Marnus Labuschagne 62*, David Warner 57) Australia won by 8 wickets
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