Rauf and Ayub star in Pakistan's resounding 9-wicket win over Australia

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Pakistan continued their impressive form in the T20 World Cup warm-up matches with a resounding 9-wicket win over Australia in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

After restricting Australia to 127/9 in 20 overs, Pakistan chased down the target with ease, reaching 131/1 in just 14.3 overs.

Opener Babar Azam led the way for Pakistan with an unbeaten 59 off 38 balls, while Mohammad Rizwan contributed 39 off 34 balls.

Haris Rauf was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan, taking 3/29 in his four overs, while Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Nawaz picked up two wickets each.

The win was Pakistan's third in as many warm-up matches, and they will now head into the tournament proper with plenty of confidence.

Rauf and Ayub star for Pakistan

Haris Rauf and Mohammad Ayub were the stars for Pakistan in their win over Australia.

Rauf took 3/29 in his four overs, including the wickets of David Warner, Steve Smith, and Glenn Maxwell.

Ayub, playing in his first match for Pakistan since 2019, took 2/17 in his four overs, including the wickets of Aaron Finch and Marcus Stoinis.

Pakistan's batting line-up fires

Pakistan's batting line-up also impressed in the win over Australia.

Babar Azam led the way with an unbeaten 59 off 38 balls, while Mohammad Rizwan contributed 39 off 34 balls.

Fakhar Zaman also chipped in with a valuable 15 off 12 balls.

Australia's batting struggles

Australia's batting line-up struggled against Pakistan's bowling attack.

David Warner, Steve Smith, and Glenn Maxwell were all dismissed for single figures.

Only Ashton Agar (22) and Mitchell Starc (20) offered any resistance.

Pakistan's bowling attack impresses

Pakistan's bowling attack was in impressive form against Australia.

Haris Rauf, Mohammad Ayub, Shaheen Afridi, and Mohammad Nawaz all picked up wickets.

The bowlers also kept Australia's batsmen in check, conceding only 127 runs in 20 overs.