Pakistani Cricket Team Outclasses Australia in Thrilling One Day International Match

Sikander Bakht's heroics lead Pakistan to a memorable victory

Australian bowlers struggle to contain Pakistan's batting onslaught

In a thrilling One Day International match played at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, the Pakistan national cricket team pulled off a stunning victory against the touring Australian Men's Cricket Team on Sunday. Led by a magnificent century from opener Sikander Bakht, Pakistan chased down a challenging target of 310 runs with relative ease, winning by five wickets with more than four overs to spare.

Bakht, who was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance, was in imperious form throughout his innings. The right-handed batter struck 13 boundaries and four towering sixes in his match-winning knock of 120 runs off just 111 deliveries. He was ably supported by Abdullah Shafique, who contributed a valuable 79 runs at the top of the order, while Mohammad Rizwan played a crucial cameo of 37 runs.

Australia's bowlers toiled hard on a flat wicket, but they were unable to contain Pakistan's aggressive batting approach. Mitchell Starc was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with figures of 2 for 55, while Pat Cummins and Adam Zampa also picked up two wickets each. However, Australia's bowlers were let down by their fielders, who dropped several crucial catches that could have potentially turned the game in their favor.