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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nPakistan claimed a 2-1 ODI series victory over Australia after beating them by four wickets in the decisive third match in Lahore on Thursday. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan were the standout performers as Pakistan completed a low target of 158 in 41.5 overs.\n\n#### How did Pakistan beat Australia in the third ODI?\n\nShaheen took 3-30 to bowl Australia out for 157 before Shadab contributed 29 not out and two wickets to anchor the chase. Pakistan wobbled at 112-6, but Shadab and Abdul Samad added an unbroken 49 for the seventh wicket to see the hosts home. Samad finished on 18 not out.\n\n#### What was the significance of Pakistan's series win?\n\nThe result gave Pakistan their third successive ODI series victory over Australia. They had taken the first match by five wickets in Rawalpindi before Australia levelled with a 41-run win in Lahore. Pakistan held their nerve in the decider to seal the series on home soil.\n\n#### How did Australia's batting collapse cost them the match?\n\nAustralia won the toss and batted but lost their last seven wickets for just 38 runs, including two run outs, to fold for 157 in 42 overs. Josh Inglis top-scored with a 71-ball 65, hitting eight boundaries and a six, while Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey each made 19. Abrar Ahmed took 2-19 and Shadab added 2-28 to support Shaheen's early strikes.\n\n#### How did left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann threaten Pakistan's chase?\n\nKuhnemann posted a career-best 3-38 to give Australia hope in the second innings, removing Babar Azam for 40 when Pakistan still needed runs. At 112-6, the match was in the balance, but Shadab and Samad denied Australia any further wickets. Shadab's second boundary sealed victory.\n\n#### What did the captains say after the match?\n\nShaheen, who captained Pakistan, credited a collective effort. \"All bowlers executed plans well to keep Australia down to 157,\" he said. \"I think it was a complete team effort throughout the series.\" Australian captain Inglis acknowledged the defeat but pointed to the positives for his young side: \"We have some young and inexperienced guys so it's a great learning experience for them.\"",
  "title": "Pakistan beat Australia by four wickets for 2-1 ODI series win"
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