Australia struggled to put distance between themselves and the visitors. With only a half hour left, netted the margin needed to win thanks to a partnership between Salman Ali Agha and Mohammad Rizwan. Hafeez, Pakistan’s team director, is proud of the team’s performance, despite acknowledging costly mistakes. Pakistan’s mistakes included Shafique dropping two catches, which proved to be critical. In addition, they conceded 52 extras in the first innings which was advantageous to Australia, even despite their first innings lead only being 54. Hafeez observed the crucial moments that if won, could have led to a different result. Australia won the series and Player of the Match Pat Cummins.
