PAK vs AUS, 2nd ODI, 2nd June 2026- Australia Crush Pakistan by 41 Runs in 2nd ODI at Lahore

Cameron Green and Josh Inglis Anchor Australia

After being sent in to bat, Australia suffered the worst possible start when Alex Carey was dismissed by Shaheen Shah Afridi on the very first ball of the innings.

Matthew Short added 15 before falling to Abrar Ahmed, while Marnus Labuschagne managed only 5 runs. With Australia struggling at 51/3, captain Josh Inglis and allrounder Cameron Green steadied the innings through a crucial partnership.

Inglis played a patient knock of 51 from 74 deliveries, striking five boundaries. Cameron Green then took charge with a valuable 53 off 92 balls, including two sixes. Matt Renshaw's aggressive 43 from 43 balls and Oliver Peake's late cameo of 31 from 32 balls pushed Australia to a competitive total.

Australia finished on 231/9 from their 50 overs.

Australia Innings: 231/9 (50 Overs)
Cameron Green – 53 (92)
Josh Inglis – 51 (74)
Matt Renshaw – 43 (43)
Oliver Peake – 31 (32)
Pakistan's Bowlers Keep Australia in Check

Pakistan's bowlers performed admirably and never allowed Australia to dominate.

Young spinner Arafat Minhas was exceptional, conceding only 27 runs in his 10 overs while taking two key wickets. Abrar Ahmed also claimed two wickets, while Shaheen Shah Afridi led from the front with figures of 3/36.

Best Bowling Figures (Pakistan)
Shaheen Shah Afridi – 3/36
Arafat Minhas – 2/27
Abrar Ahmed – 2/34
Haris Rauf – 2/49
Pakistan's Top Order Collapses

Chasing 232 for victory, Pakistan's batting lineup endured a disastrous start. Maaz Sadaqat, Sahibzada Farhan, and Babar Azam were all dismissed inside the first five overs, leaving the hosts reeling at 33/3.

Further wickets of Salman Agha and Abdul Samad deepened Pakistan's troubles as Australia tightened their grip on the contest.

Ghazi Ghori attempted to rebuild with a composed 37, but regular wickets prevented Pakistan from building meaningful partnerships.

Shadab Khan Fights Alone

Vice-captain Shadab Khan produced a fighting innings of 71 runs from 104 balls to keep Pakistan's hopes alive. His knock included three sixes and showcased tremendous resilience under pressure.

Arafat Minhas provided support with 33 runs, but once both batters departed, Pakistan's resistance faded quickly.

Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 190 in 44 overs, falling 41 runs short of the target.

Pakistan Innings: 190 All Out (44 Overs)
Shadab Khan – 71 (104)
Ghazi Ghori – 37 (48)
Arafat Minhas – 33 (43)
Nathan Ellis Leads Australia's Bowling Masterclass

Australia's bowling attack delivered a clinical performance.

Nathan Ellis was the star of the show, dismantling Pakistan's batting order with figures of 4/33. Matthew Short made a significant impact with the ball as well, taking 3 wickets and breaking crucial partnerships.

Adam Zampa and Tanveer Sangha chipped in with wickets to complete Australia's dominant bowling display.

Best Bowling Figures (Australia)
Nathan Ellis – 4/33
Matthew Short – 3/36
Matthew Kuhnemann – 1/41
Adam Zampa – 1/30
Tanveer Sangha – 1/22
Turning Point of the Match

Pakistan's chase was effectively derailed during the opening powerplay when Australia reduced them to 33/3. The early dismissals of Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan, and Maaz Sadaqat left Pakistan constantly chasing the game.

Nathan Ellis and Matthew Short capitalized on the pressure, ensuring Pakistan never recovered.

Player of the Match
Nathan Ellis (Australia)
4 wickets for 33 runs
Removed key Pakistan batters
Controlled the middle and death overs brilliantly

His match-winning spell played a decisive role in defending Australia's total of 231.

Match Result

Australia won by 41 runs

Australia showcased excellent teamwork with both bat and ball. While Cameron Green and Josh Inglis laid the foundation for a competitive score, Nathan Ellis and Matthew Short ensured Pakistan's chase never gained momentum. Despite a courageous half-century from Shadab Khan, Pakistan fell short as Australia secured an impressive victory in Lahore.