Pakistan Dominates Australia by 22 Runs in T20I Series Opener

• Pakistan defeated Australia by 22 runs in the first T20I at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
• Saim Ayub starred with 40 runs and took two crucial wickets (2/29), while captain Salman Agha scored 39 runs.
• Pakistan posted 168/8, with Adam Zampa taking 4/24 for Australia, including the wickets of Ayub, Agha, and Babar Azam.
• Australia, chasing 169, struggled against Pakistan's spin attack, particularly Abrar Ahmed (2/10) and Saim Ayub.
• Despite Xavier Bartlett's late defiance (34*), Australia finished at 146/8, securing Pakistan's comfortable victory.

Why It Matters: Pakistan secured a convincing 22-run victory over Australia in the T20I series opener, led by Saim Ayub's all-round performance.