Pakistan Surpasses India and Sri Lanka to Set Major Asian Record in Australia with Convincing Nine-Wicket Victory in 2nd ODI

In the second ODI of the three-match series, Haris Rauf's outstanding bowling performance led to Pakistan bundling out Australia for a mere 163 runs. Following that, Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafiq played brilliant innings of 82 and 64, guiding Pakistan to a comfortable victory.

“Obviously this win gives us confidence. We want to keep that confidence going. All bowlers had plans and they worked well," said captain Mohammad Rizwan after the win.

On the other hand, pacer Haris Rauf said, "We are so happy to win this game. Yeah, Pakistan fans come out to see us everywhere in the world. I’ve played a lot for Melbourne Stars, so I know these conditions about where we bowl."

As a result of this win in the second ODI, Pakistan have registered their 35th ODI against Australia. This is also Pakistan's 18th win in Australia in 54 matches played Down Under.

Pakistan now have the highest number of wins in ODIs against Australia in their own backyard amongst other Asian teams.

Sri Lanka is at the second spot with 16 wins out of 56 matches while India is placed third with 14 wins out of 54 matches.

The second ODI win was also Pakistan's biggest Australia in terms of balls remaining. It is also Pakistan's biggest win by wickets against Australia.

The opening stand between Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique also became Pakistan's second-highest opening partnership against Australia in ODIs. The record is currently held by Mudassar Nazar and Mohsin Khan as they had stitched together a partnership of 141 runs for the opening wicket in 1985.

The three-match ODI series between Australia and Pakistan is now level at 1-1. The series decider will now be played on Sunday, November 10 in Perth.