Babar and Nawaz Lead Pakistan to Complete T20I Series Sweep Against Australia as the home side dominated the third and final T20I at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The star performances of Babar Azam and Mohammad Nawaz ensured Pakistan’s confident win, giving the team a flawless series victory against Australia. Their combined effort highlighted Pakistan’s strength in both batting and bowling.
Pakistan set a challenging total of 208 runs, with opener Saim Ayub and Babar Azam forging an early run partnership that stabilized the innings. Ayub scored 56 runs off 37 balls, while Babar contributed an unbeaten 50* off 36 balls. All-rounder Shadab Khan added late momentum with a quick 46 from just 19 balls, including five sixes. The Pakistan cricket team’s strategy of building partnerships and accelerating in the final overs proved decisive.
Australia struggled in response, being bowled out for 96 in just 16.5 overs. Shaheen Afridi’s early strike removed Australian skipper Mitchell Marsh, and Mohammad Nawaz continued the momentum with crucial wicket-taking performances. Cameron Green and Marcus Stoinis briefly resisted with a 44-run partnership, but the rest of the batting line-up collapsed under pressure from Pakistan’s bowlers. Ben Dwarshuis was the most successful for Australia with 2 wickets, while other bowlers shared single dismissals.
The series sweep underscores Pakistan’s dominance in T20 cricket, showcasing effective all-rounder contributions, strong run partnerships, and bowling breakthroughs. Fans and analysts praised the team’s performance at Gaddafi Stadium, noting how Babar and Nawaz led a balanced side that executed its T20 cricket strategy perfectly. This victory boosts Pakistan’s confidence ahead of future ICC tournaments.
