Pakistan gives Australia target of 177 runs to win

In the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, Pakistan gave Australia a target of 177 runs to win.

In the tenth over of the innings, Babar Azam was dismissed for 39 off 34 balls and the national team suffered its first loss at 71.

 Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and his opening partner Mohammad Rizwan have put together more runs in their partnership this T20 World Cup than any other batting pair at any T20 World Cup.

The duo have amassed 402 runs together, according to Wisden, known in the cricketing world to have put together the Bible of Cricket.

The record was set during Pakistan’s semi-final against Australia on Thursday at the Dubai Cricket Stadium.