Australia defeated Pakistan by 41 runs in the second ODI at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday, leveling the three-match series 1-1.
Batting first after losing the toss, Australia posted 231/9 in 50 overs. Josh Inglis top-scored with 51 off 74 balls, while Cameron Green made a composed 53.
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Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi struck early, dismissing Alex Carey with the first ball of the match.
Australia slipped to 51/3 before Inglis and Green rebuilt the innings.
Oliver Peake added valuable late runs to push the total past 230.
Shaheen Shah Afridi led Pakistan's bowling with two wickets, but the hosts faced a target of 232.
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Australia's bowlers responded by taking two wickets in the first three overs, including former captain Babar Azam. Pakistan slumped to 35/3.
Matthew Short and Nathan Ellis took key wickets as Pakistan's chase faltered. Shadab Khan fought back with 71, and Arafat Minhas offered support, but the required rate climbed.
Nathan Ellis recorded career-best ODI figures of 4/33, while Short took three wickets. Pakistan was bowled out for 190 in 44 overs.
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The series now heads to a decisive final match, with both teams vying for the trophy.
