Pakistan vs Australia — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
T20 World Cup • Pakistan won the match by 79 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of T20 World Cup, Pakistan took on Australia on Nov 15, 2025, 06:54 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pakistan won the match by 79 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 360 runs and 18 wickets fall between Pakistan (219/8 in 20.0 overs) and Australia (141/10 in 12.2 overs).
2. Pakistan Innings Breakdown (219/8)
Batting in the first innings, Pakistan finished on 219/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.95 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Pakistan accumulated 27 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Mohammad Azhar spearheaded the batting effort with 114 runs off 62 balls (including 7 fours and 14 sixes at a strike rate of 183.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Shaheen , who contributed 34 runs off 14 deliveries, while Shabzada Farhan added 32 (12b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 5, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Starck led the bowling figures with 3/44 in 4.0 overs (economy 11.00), assisted by Pat Cummins (3/54 in 4.0 overs).
3. Australia Chase & Second Innings Summary (141/10)
Pursuing a target of 220 runs for victory, Australia recorded 141/10 in 12.2 overs at a scoring rate of 11.43 runs per over. Sam Kontas anchored the chase for Australia with 28 runs from 11 balls (2 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 254.5), alongside Sean Abbott who chipped in with 28 off 13 balls. Defending the total, Abrar delivered a key spell of 3/17 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.50, while Mohammad Azher finished with 2/23 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Shabzada Farhan and Mohammad Azhar (Pakistan ), who combined for 62 runs off 24 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Travis Head making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Mohammad Azhar (Pakistan ) topped the match rankings with 165.0 total points, followed closely by Starck (144.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Mohammad Azhar.