Australia faced Pakistan in the second Twenty20 international at the SCG, and the match started with a bang. Haris Rauf entered the bowling attack, and Australia quickly reached a remarkable milestone, scoring fifty runs in just 3.1 overs—setting a new record for the team in T20 cricket. Pakistan, sensing the urgency, adopted a death-bowling strategy with various deliveries. This approach paid off as they claimed their first wicket. Fraser-McGurk, who had been aggressive at the crease, was struck in the gut by a slower ball but managed to hit a short delivery high over extra cover. However, Salman Agha was positioned perfectly to backpedal and take a stunning catch, dismissing Fraser-McGurk for 20 runs off just 9 balls.

Australia narrowly secured a victory against Pakistan in the first ODI at the MCG, overcoming a challenging spell from Haris Rauf. Chasing a target of 204, the Australian team found themselves in a precarious position at 139 for six in just the 21st over, as Rauf dismantled their middle order while they aimed to finish the game quickly. However, captain Pat Cummins, who scored an unbeaten 32, played a crucial role in stabilizing the innings. This match marked Cummins' return to ODI cricket following last year’s World Cup final victory. His experience proved vital as Australia managed to reach their target with 99 balls to spare, despite the early collapse. Cummins has developed a reputation as a reliable run-chaser, having been involved in several tight finishes in both Test and ODI formats over the past 18 months.