Australia bats first and brings on Connolly for third ODI against Pakistan
- Australia leveled the three-match ODI series 1-1 on Tuesday by defeating Pakistan by 41 runs at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, successfully defending their total of 231/9.
- Stand-In captain Josh Inglis and Cameron Green scored half-centuries to help Australia post 231/9, while Oliver Peake added a late 31 on the spin-friendly surface.
- Pakistan were bowled out for 190 in 44 overs despite a valiant 71 from Shadab Khan, as seamer Nathan Ellis returned 4-33 to dismantle the hosts.
- Australia deployed a spin-heavy attack including Adam Zampa, restricting scoring throughout the match following Pakistan's five-wicket win in the series opener at Rawalpindi on Saturday.
- With the series now tied, both teams head into the decisive third match as the victory provides momentum for Australia after their opening loss.
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The Toronto Star
Australia bats first and brings on Connolly for third ODI against Pakistan
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Australia brought in Cooper Connolly for the series decider against Pakistan as captain Josh Inglis won the toss and elected to bat in the third and
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Ellis' career-best figures help Australia beat Pakistan to level ODI series
Fast bowler Nathan Ellis took a career best four-wicket haul as an understrength Australia shocked Pakistan by 41 runs in the second one-day international in Lahore on Tuesday, levelling the three-match series 1-1. Australia’s total of 231-9 in 50 overs had fighting half centuries from Josh Inglis and Cameron Green before Ellis grabbed 4-33 to leave Pakistan 190 all out in 44 overs. Pakistan won the first match by five wickets in Rawalpindi whic…
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