Australia Vs Pakistan Live Score, 3rd T20I: Babar Azam Holds Ground As AUS Fight Back, PAK At 67/3 In 9 Overs

Babar Azam’s Pakistan is currently 67/3 after 9 overs in Perth Stadium facing a spirited comeback from Australia in the 3rd T20I.

In the first innings, Australia reached 169/8 after winning the toss and choosing to bat. Cameron Green top-scored with 39 from 18, while Ben McDermott’s 38 from 23 and Josh Inglis’s 32 from 23 also contributed to the team’s total.

Pakistan started steadily, scoring 40 runs in the powerplay and losing opener Mohammad Rizwan for 19. The key partnership, however, came between Babar Azam and Shan Masood, who added 46 runs for the second wicket. While Masood fell for a well-made 34, skipper Azam remains unbeaten on 44* off 31.

Australia, sensing an opportunity, hit back by dismissing Haider Ali for 8 and Iftikhar Ahmed for 4 in quick succession. Mohammad Hasnain (3/32) was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan, while Mitchell Starc (2/24) led the Aussie attack.

With 102 runs to get in the remaining overs, Pakistan needs to score at a rate of over 11 runs per over to win the contest. Babar Azam will be key to their hopes, while Australia will rely on its bowlers to defend the total.

The match has been evenly poised so far, with both teams showing their strengths and weaknesses. The next few overs will be crucial in determining the outcome of the match.