Lahore: Pakistan posted a commanding total of 207/6 in their allotted 20 overs, giving Australia a challenging 208-run target to win the third T20 International.
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss for the third consecutive match and opted to bat first. This time, Pakistan registered their highest total of the series.
In-form opener Saim Ayub led the charge with a brisk 56 off 37 balls.
Babar Azam contributed a solid 50 off 36 deliveries.
However, the standout performance came from Shadab Khan, who smashed a quickfire 46 off just 19 balls, featuring five towering sixes and two fours.
Khawaja Nafay provided a useful late cameo, scoring 21 off 12 balls with the help of two sixes.
With this strong showing, Pakistan now hold an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.
