Pakistan vs Australia — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
The Sahaj Garage League • Pakistan won the match by 3 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of The Sahaj Garage League, Pakistan took on Australia on Jan 5, 2026, 08:25 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pakistan won the match by 3 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 439 runs and 16 wickets fall between Pakistan (221/7 in 20.0 overs) and Australia (218/9 in 20.0 overs).
2. Pakistan Innings Breakdown (221/7)
Batting in the first innings, Pakistan finished on 221/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.05 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Pakistan accumulated 68 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. S Farhin spearheaded the batting effort with 77 runs off 45 balls (including 1 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 171.1). Valuable middle-order support came from B Azam, who contributed 65 runs off 29 deliveries, while F Zaman added 28 (13b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, M Starc led the bowling figures with 3/50 in 4.0 overs (economy 12.50), assisted by P Cummins (2/41 in 4.0 overs).
3. Australia Chase & Second Innings Summary (218/9)
Pursuing a target of 222 runs for victory, Australia recorded 218/9 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.90 runs per over. T David anchored the chase for Australia with 82 runs from 29 balls (3 fours, 9 sixes, strike rate 282.8), alongside P Cummins who chipped in with 33 off 15 balls. Defending the total, N Shah delivered a key spell of 3/25 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.25, while F Ashraf finished with 3/34 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by B Azam and S Farhin (Pakistan), who combined for 114 runs off 55 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—T David (Australia ) topped the match rankings with 137.0 total points, followed closely by P Cummins (120.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to S Farhin.