Nawaz five-fer headlines Australia’s 3-0 demolition

Nawaz five-fer headlines Australia's 3-0 demolition

Pakistan defeated Australia by 111 runs in the 3rd T20I in Lahore, securing a 3-0 series clean sweep.

Electing to bat, Pakistan posted 207/6, their highest T20I total against Australia. The innings was built on quickfire half-centuries from Saim Ayub (56) and captain Babar Azam (50*). After early wickets, their 69-run partnership provided the platform. Shadab Khan provided a late surge, smashing five sixes in a 19-ball cameo.

In response, Australia's batting crumbled for 96 in 16.5 overs. Shaheen Afridi struck twice early before left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz ran through the lineup, claiming a five-wicket haul for 18 runs. Only three Australian batters reached double figures, with Marcus Stoinis top-scoring (23). The 111-run margin is Australia's heaviest defeat in T20Is by runs.

Brief scores: Pakistan 207/6 (Saim Ayub 56, Babar Azam 50*; Ben Dwarshuis 2-39) beat Australia 96 (Marcus Stoinis 23; Mohammad Nawaz 5-18, Shaheen Afridi 2-16) by 111 runs.