Question 1: What was the final score of the ODI match between Australia and Pakistan?
Australia scored 163 runs, while Pakistan chased down the target with a score of 169 for 1, resulting in a nine-wicket victory for Pakistan.
Question 2: How significant was this defeat for Australia in terms of their home ODI history?
This defeat marked Australia's first home nine-wicket loss in an ODI since 1992, highlighting the severity of the defeat.
Question 3: Who were the standout performers for Pakistan in this match?
Saim Ayub scored 82 runs, and Abdullah Shafique contributed with an unbeaten 64 runs, leading Pakistan to victory.
Question 4: How did Australia avoid an even worse outcome in the match?
Australia avoided becoming the first team to lose a white-ball match at home by 10 wickets when Adam Zampa took a wicket, ending the 137-run opening partnership between Pakistan's openers.
Question 5: What was the context of this match in the series between Australia and Pakistan?
This match was the second ODI in the series, and Pakistan's victory allowed them to square the series against the world champions Australia.