Zampa, Stoinis trounce Pakistan to seal clean sweep

Australia's Zampa and Stoinis steal the show as Pakistan fall short in third T20I

Australia's Adam Zampa and Marcus Stoinis produced brilliant performances to help their team seal a clean sweep of their three-match T20I series against Pakistan on Sunday. The hosts secured a commanding 33-run victory in the final encounter at the Perth Stadium, extending their unbeaten record against the visitors in the shortest format to 11 matches.

After Pakistan opted to bat first, Zampa, the leg-spinner, wreaked havoc with his variations. The 30-year-old claimed figures of 3/22, including the prized wickets of skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, to restrict Pakistan to a below-par 162/8.

Stoinis shines with bat and ball

In response, Australia's chase was anchored by a brilliant half-century from Stoinis. The all-rounder smashed 59 off just 37 deliveries, including five fours and three sixes, to set the platform for victory. He received valuable support from David Warner (21), Matthew Wade (22), and Tim David (26) as Australia reached their target with four overs to spare.

Stoinis also impressed with the ball, picking up 2/24 in his four overs. His efforts, combined with Zampa's brilliance, proved too much for Pakistan, who were unable to match Australia's intensity throughout the series.

Pakistan's Missed Opportunities

Pakistan's inability to capitalize on key moments ultimately cost them the series. Despite posting a respectable total in the final match, their batting lineup failed to provide consistent contributions. Only Shan Masood (34) and Khushdil Shah (23) managed to cross the 20-run mark, while the middle order struggled to make an impact.

Missed Opportunities

Pakistan also missed crucial opportunities in the field, allowing Australia to escape from potentially dangerous situations. The dropped catches and sloppy fielding gifted the hosts extra lives, which they capitalized on to secure the victory.

Zampa's Continued Dominance

Zampa's performance in the series was a continuation of his excellent form in recent times. The leg-spinner has emerged as one of the most effective T20 bowlers in the world, with his ability to deceive batters with his variations and control.

His impact on Australia's success in the shortest format cannot be understated. With the T20 World Cup just around the corner, Zampa will be crucial to Australia's hopes of retaining their title.