As Pakistan and Australia compete in the ongoing 3-match ODI series, the home team took the lead in the first game at Melbourne, winning by 2 wickets. However, Pakistan made a spectacular comeback in Adelaide to equalize the series 1-1.
In the deciding third ODI, Pakistan emerged victorious once again, defeating Australia by eight wickets to secure a memorable series win. This marked only the second time in history that Pakistan has won a bilateral ODI series on Australian soil.
Let’s take a look at the few series where Pakistan has succeeded in Australia over the years.
Has Pakistan Ever Won an ODI Series in Australia?
Despite facing challenges on Australian soil, Pakistan has managed to win two significant bilateral ODI series:
| Series | Year |
|---|---|
| Benson & Hedges World Cup | 1991/92 |
| Carlton & United Series | 1996/97 (Tri-series) |
| Pakistan in Australia ODI Series | 2002 (Bilateral) |
| Pakistan in Australia ODI Series | 2024 (Bilateral) |
1991/92 Benson & Hedges World Cup:
Pakistan claimed victory on Australian soil during the 1992 World Cup, securing their first-ever World Cup triumph. Led by Imran Khan, Pakistan won a historic final against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
1996/97 Carlton & United Series:
In the 1996/97 season, Pakistan won the prestigious Carlton & United Tri-Series, a competition featuring Australia and the West Indies. This series victory was a major milestone in Pakistan’s cricketing history.
2002 Bilateral ODI Series:
Pakistan achieved their only previous bilateral series victory in Australia during the 2002 ODI series, securing a 2-1 win.
2024 Bilateral ODI Series:
Pakistan made history once again in 2024 by winning the 3-match bilateral ODI series in Australia 2-1, adding another series win to their name on Australian soil.
What is Pakistan’s Overall Bilateral Record in Australia?
When it comes to bilateral series in Australia, Pakistan has won two out of four series contested:
| Series | No. of Matches in Series | Matches Won by Pakistan | Series Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan in Australia ODI Series (2002) | 3 | 2 | Won by Pakistan |
| Pakistan in Australia ODI Series (2009/10) | 5 | 0 | Won by Australia |
| Pakistan in Australia ODI Series (2016/17) | 5 | 1 | Won by Australia |
| Pakistan in Australia ODI Series (2024) | 3 | 2 | Won by Pakistan |
Shoaib Akhtar Hails Pakistan’s Historic ODI Series Win Against Australia. Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has hailed the national team for their tremendous performance in the ODI series win against Australia. The Mohammad Rizwan-led side created history by clinching the 3-match series 2-1, making it Pakistan’s first-ever ODI series win on Australian soil in 22 years. Pakistan player at the time when Pakistan last won a series in Australia, Akhtar had only praise for the resilience of the team and then there are the three fast bowlers, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Shah Afridi, who form a fast-bowling package.
Talking on his YouTube channel, Akhtar appreciated the performance shown by the team, specifically underlining the newfound attitude courtesy of captain Rizwan. “Fantastic win. After 22 years, we won against Australia. In 2002, I remember I was there. We had won a series in Gabba, and it took us 22 years for the players to win the series. And they did an amazing job. They played really well. There was an attitude change. Rizwan changed the attitude. Naseem, Haris, Shaheen. All of them played really well and at the same time, they did a comprehensively good job,” Akhtar said.
Pakistan historical victory in Australia. For the first time since 2002, Pakistan defeated Australia in an ODI series. Pakistan easily clinched the third ODI with an eight-wicket victory against Australia at Optus Stadium in Perth. They have not lost a series after losing the opener in Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pakistan showed skill and perseverance in Adelaide and Perth. The win not only ended 22 years of waiting but also forwarded some serious questions for the world champions about the 2025 Champions Trophy.
This was particularly impressive considering the chaos that surrounded the team leading up to the tour. Pakistan’s head coach, Gary Kirsten, had resigned a week prior to the series, leaving the team in the care of interim coach Jason Gillespie. Gillespie – also Pakistan’s Test coach – had taken over at a pretty crucial point in time, and the team under his stewardship performed almost flawlessly throughout the series.
Pakistan’s Pace Attack Takes Charge
Their four-pronged pace attack was particularly one of Pakistan’s brightest beacons in their winning effort and proved a bit too much for Australia to handle with their batting lineup. Pakistani bowlers bowled out Australia for a mere 140 runs in 31.5 overs in the deciding third ODI. Rauf, Shah, and Afridi were at their aggressive best, continuously causing problems for the Australian batters. Their precision and variation sealed the plank for Pakistan, who hunted down the modest target in just 27 overs, avoiding their customary middle-order collapses which have haunted the team on so many occasions.
A leading combination of the pace quartet with Rizwan’s leadership and assistance from the rest of the squad ensured Pakistan won a series to remember.
A Major Boast for Pakistan
It is historic for Pakistan cricket in that it places it over the current challenges and marks a high point in their recent ODI history. The win there against a changing coaching staff and a hard-pressed tour will surely test and further prove the resilience of this team as, more than anything, a glimpse into its worth on the world stage.
The loss for Australia raises questions that are important in terms of squad depth and preparation. If they are to remain a dominant force in world cricket, then Australia will have to find some answers to all these before facing off once more with the 2025 Champions Trophy. Pakistan’s win only adds to the increasing reputation of being one of the most dangerous teams in international cricket, especially in white-ball formats.
