LAHORE (Web Desk) – Australia on Thursday set a new ninth-wicket record in T20 cricket during the opening match of the three-game series against Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium, but the record was not enough to secure victory.
Adam Zampa and Bartlett added an unbeaten 34-run stand for the ninth wicket, surpassing the previous Australian T20 record of 23 runs set by Clint McKay and Colter Nel.
Chasing 169, Australia struggled against Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack. Earlier, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and chose to bat first. Saim Ayub was the standout performer for the home side, scoring 40 runs off just 22 balls, including three boundaries and two sixes. Salman Ali Agha contributed 39 runs, helping Pakistan post a total of 168 for eight in the allotted 20 overs.
