"Australia have been handed the worst possible conclusion to their World Cup warmup, suffering their heaviest T20 international defeat in a third successive morale-sapping capitulation to Pakistan. Still wounded from a 90-run defeat 24 hours earlier at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium their worst loss to Pakistan it only got even more dire for Mitch Marsh's side on Sunday as they were spun to a record-breaking 111-run loss on the same ground."
"Having lost the toss, Australia had to toil once more as Pakistan racked up 207-6, their highest ever total in a T20 against Australia. It featured half-centuries from their sizzling opener Saim Ayub (56 off 37 balls) and the much-maligned Babar Azam (50no off 36) before a late 19-ball rampage from Shadab Khan (46). In reply, Australia folded pitifully for just 96 off 16.5 tortuous overs, strangled once again by Pakistan's spinners,"
Australia endured consecutive heavy T20 defeats to Pakistan, culminating in a record 111-run loss after a 90-run defeat the previous day. Pakistan amassed 207-6, their highest T20 total against Australia, propelled by Saim Ayub (56 off 37), Babar Azam (50no off 36) and Shadab Khan's late surge. Australia collapsed to 96 in 16.5 overs as Pakistan's spinners, led by Mohammad Nawaz (5-18), strangled the chase. Adam Zampa did not bat due to a precautionary groin niggle. Mitch Marsh fell for one and Marcus Stoinis top-scored with 23. Returns of Maxwell, Tim David and Hazlewood are expected before the World Cup.
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