Pakistan hold their nerve to take series in low-scoring scrap
Australia lost 7 for 38 in setting a disappointing total, but fought hard with the ball as Matt Kuhnemann claimed three wickets.
04/06Result
3rd ODI (D/N), Australia tour of Pakistan at Lahore, Jun 4 2026
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![Australia]( "Australia")
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
161/6 (41.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
04/06Result
3rd ODI (D/N), Australia tour of Pakistan at Lahore, Jun 4 2026
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![Australia]( "Australia")
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
161/6 (41.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
ICC reverses demerit point on Gaddafi Stadium pitch for Pakistan vs Australia ODI
After reviewing the match footage, the appeals panel determined that "the pitch did not demonstrate excessive unevenness or spin"
Australia bring in Connolly for Sangha and bat in decider
The toss was postponed by 15 minutes due to a heavy shower, exactly an hour before the scheduled toss
'Every team prepares pitches that suit them' - Shaheen defends Pakistan pitches
Shaheen Afridi defends the square-turning pitches despite questions around their relevance ahead of the World Cup in Africa after securing a 2-1 ODI series win over Australia
Preview
Battling Australia force series decider as questions grow for Pakistan
Tricky pitches have forced batters to adapt and led to a major role for spin and changes of pace
