Australia suffered an embarrassing 9-wicket loss to the Pakistan team in the 2nd ODI which was played at Adelaide Oval on November 8. Pat Cummins was clearly not happy with the loss and also accepted the fact that they did not play well, but his focus seemed to be more on the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.
“Wasn’t one of our best days. They bowled well, but we should have done better and scored more than 160. There was a bit seam around there. We tried to attack (with some close-in fielders) but it wasn’t to be. I will leave it to him (Inglis), he has some experience. So let him be him. We have a week at home. Good training sessions needed, mind now switches to the red ball (for the upcoming Test series vs India),” said Pat Cummins in the post-match presentation.
Pakistan wrapped up Australia in 35 overs for just 163 runs. With his 71-ball 82, Saim Ayub helped Pakistan easily chase down the mark within 26.3 overs. This was his very second time playing an ODI match, and he went all out with bowling attack of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood.
It was Haris Rauf who had earlier stole the show as he picked up five wickets and broken half of the Australian batting lineup. Now, the third and final ODI will be the deciding match for who will come out victorious.
