Pakistan Stuns Australia by 22 Runs in First T20, Takes Series Lead

• Pakistan defeated Australia by 22 runs in the first T20 match, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
• Pakistan scored 168/8 batting first and restricted Australia to 146 runs on a spin-friendly pitch in Lahore.
• The 8th over of Australia's innings, bowled by Abrar Ahmed, was the turning point, with two wickets falling (Matt Renshaw run out, Cooper Connolly bowled).
• Spinners Abrar Ahmed and Sam Ayub took two wickets each, crucial in limiting Australia's chase.
• Pakistan captain Salman Agha praised Abrar Ahmed's performance and expressed confidence for the upcoming World Cup.

Why It Matters: Pakistan secured a significant 22-run victory over Australia, largely due to Abrar Ahmed's game-changing over.