Pakistan, June 5 -- Pakistan defeated Australia by four wickets in the third One-Day International to secure the three-match series 2-1. The victory matters because it capped a strong all-round performance against a major cricketing rival. The result boosts Pakistan's confidence and rewards its bowlers and middle-order batters.

After winning the toss and batting first, Australia struggled against disciplined Pakistani bowling and were dismissed for 157 runs. Captain Josh Inglis top-scored with 65 runs, while Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey contributed 19 runs each. Adam Zampa added 10 runs before Australia's innings came to an end.

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Pakistan's bowlers dominated throughout the innings and ...