PERTH: Pakistan won the toss on Sunday and chose to field first, inviting Australia to bat at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
Both teams have performed well, each winning one match in the three-match series. Today’s match will determine the series winner.
The Green Shirts made a remarkable comeback in the previous one-sided match, defeating the host team in the second ODI at the historic Adelaide Oval.
In a thrilling 2nd ODI, Pakistan emerged victorious against Australia by 9 wickets, bringing the series to a 1-1 tie. Winning the toss, Pakistan chose to bowl first, a decision that proved wise.
Shaheen Afridi set the tone early, removing Australia’s openers within 7 overs. Haris Rauf then delivered an exceptional performance, claiming five wickets and restricting Australia to a modest 163 in 35 overs.
