Pakistan, June 9 -- The International Cricket Council has rated Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium pitch as "unsatisfactory" following the Pakistan-Australia ODI series. The decision highlights concerns over playing conditions that heavily influenced low-scoring matches. It matters for future international fixtures and pitch preparation standards in Pakistan.

According to the ICC, the surface made batting extremely difficult throughout the match. Match referee Graeme La Brooy noted that the pitch was slow and low, offering early assistance to spin bowlers. He added that batters struggled to settle and score runs consistently.

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