After electing to bat first, the Green Shirts posted a formidable total of 207 for 5, driven by a sharp 56-run opening knock from Saim Ayub and a steady unbeaten 50 from Babar Azam.

The innings received a late surge from Shadab Khan, who smashed 46 runs off just 19 balls, while Khawaja Nafay added a quick-fire 21 to ensure a daunting target for the tourists.

In response, Australia’s batting line-up crumbled against a clinical Pakistani bowling attack, with only Marcus Stoinis and Cameron Green managing to cross the 20-run mark.

Mohammad Nawaz was the standout performer with the ball, claiming a magnificent five-wicket haul to dismantle the opposition.

Shaheen Afridi supported with two wickets, while Abrar Ahmed and Naseem Shah took one apiece to wrap up a comprehensive victory and secure Pakistan’s first T20I series win over Australia in seven years.

Pakistan XI: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha (c), Khawaja Nafay, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.

Australia XI: Matthew Short, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Mitchell Marsh (c), Marcus Stoinis, Josh Philippe, Mitchell Owen, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, M Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa.