Pakistan’s Highest ODI Chase Against Australia (Lahore, 2022) – Full Match Details
Pakistan achieved their highest-ever run chase in ODIs against Australia on March 31, 2022, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. This was the second match of the three-match ODI series, and Pakistan successfully chased a massive 349-run target, marking one of their greatest victories in ODI history.
Match Overview
- Match: Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd ODI
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Date: March 31, 2022
- Toss: Australia won and chose to bat first
- Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)
Australia’s Innings – 348/8 in 50 Overs
Australia batted first and posted a massive 348/8, with key contributions from their top-order batsmen.
Key Highlights:
- Ben McDermott scored his maiden ODI century.
- Travis Head provided a quick start, setting the foundation for a big total.
- Shaheen Afridi took 4 wickets for 63 runs, helping Pakistan restrict Australia in the final overs.
Pakistan’s Run Chase – 352/4 in 49 Overs
Pakistan’s batting lineup showed an exceptional performance, successfully chasing 349 runs with 6 balls to spare.
Key Highlights:
- Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq gave Pakistan a solid start with a 118-run opening partnership.
- Babar Azam played a captain’s knock, scoring a brilliant 114 off 83 balls.
- Imam-ul-Haq continued his great form, scoring 106 off 97 balls, his second consecutive century in the series.
- Khushdil Shah (27 off 17)* provided the finishing touch, hitting crucial boundaries in the death overs.
Key Moments in Pakistan’s Chase
- Explosive Start: Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq added 118 runs for the first wicket, setting up a strong foundation.
- Babar Azam’s Masterclass: Babar played a magnificent innings, rotating the strike and punishing loose deliveries.
- Quick Finish by Khushdil Shah: When the required rate increased, Khushdil’s late hitting ensured victory.
Match Result
Pakistan won by 6 wickets (scoring 352/4 in 49 overs)
- This was Pakistan’s highest-ever successful chase in ODI history.
- Babar Azam was named Player of the Match for his outstanding century.
Match Impact & Records
- Pakistan broke their previous highest chase record (327 vs Bangladesh in 2014).
- Babar Azam became the fastest batsman to 16 ODI centuries, achieving the milestone in just 84 innings.
- This win leveled the 3-match series 1-1, keeping Pakistan’s hopes alive.