Twitter Reactions: Spencer Johnson’s five-for leads Australia to 13-run win as Pakistan’s batting woes continue

Spencer Johnson. (Photo Source: Getty Images)

Pakistan once again struggled with the bat in the second T20I against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Usman Khan with his half-century kept the visitors in the hunt in the second innings but the 29-year-old barely received any support from the other end as wickets fell at regular intervals. With that, Pakistan suffered a 13-run defeat and Australia are now leading 2-0 in the series.

Meanwhile, Australia openers gave a brilliant start in the powerplay. Jake Fraser-McGurk departed after scoring 20 runs off nine, while Matthew Short smashed 32 runs off 17 deliveries. The hosts were forced to change the tempo after that as Pakistan bowlers made a good comeback. Captain Josh Inglis departed without opening his tally while Glenn Maxwell made only 21 runs off 20.

Both Marcus Stoinis and Tim David struggled in the middle, despite being known for their finishing abilities. Stoinis scored scored only 14 off 15 while David made 18 runs off 19. After that, Aaron Hardie played an important knock of 28 runs as Australia posted 147 runs in the first innings.

Pakistan lost early wickets in the chase. Star batter Babar Azam made only three while opening the batting as Sahibzada Farhan departed for five coming at number three. Captain Mohammad Rizwan soon followed suit, having scored 16 runs off 26 deliveries. The visitors were reduced to 44/4 and it was a mountain to climb for them to get the job done.

Usman came in the hunt and after his dismissal, it was believed that the game was over for Pakistan. However, Irfan Khan played a remarkable cameo of 37* runs off 28 deliveries but it wasn’t enough, resulting in a defeat. Meanwhile, ace pacer Spencer Johnson was terrific for the team, picking up a five-wicket haul, which got the job done for the hosts. Spinner Adam Zampa was very effective as well, picking up two and conceding only 19 runs in four overs.

Here’s how X reacted:

Australia 🇦🇺 vs Pakistan 🇵🇰, Sydney – 2nd T20I
Australia 🇦🇺 beat Pakistan 🇵🇰 by 13 runs and won the series 2-0. 🔥

Match summary: Spencer Johnson 5-26 (4 overs), Haris Rauf 4-22 (4 overs), Abbas 3-17 (4 overs), Usman 52 (38), Zampa 2-19 (4 overs). #PAKvsAUS #AUSvsPAK pic.twitter.com/LYnkJb1cwu

— Akaran.A (@Akaran_1) November 16, 2024

Australia win the match and win the T20 series #AUSvPAK #AUSvsPAK #PAKvAUS #PAKvsAUS #Cricket

— Shoaib Ahmed (@Shoaib_say) November 16, 2024

That was a shocking batting approach by Pakistan. #AUSvsPAK

— Ali Abbas (@aliabbas00) November 16, 2024

Andddd thats it…. Ausies won.#AUSvsPAK

— Sagareyy (@sagarnpn000) November 16, 2024

#PAKvsAUS –2nd T20 Match Between #Pakistan & #Australia, Australia won the Toss & Elected to Bat
Australia – 147/9 in 20 Overs
Pakistan-101/4 in 15 Over
Target of 148 for Pakistan to Win
#PAKvAUS #AUSvPAK #AUSvsPAK #T20 #T20I #Cricket #SportsUpdate

— SportsUpdate (@SPORTSINBIHAR) November 16, 2024

Australian school team beat Pakistan by 13 runs in 2nd t20.
#BabarAzam#AUSvsPAK

— ز ا ھ د (@subhukVaav) November 16, 2024

🚨 PAKISTAN LOST THE T20I SERIES AGAINST AUSTRALIA.

Who is responsible for the defeat?? 💔🇵🇰#PAKvAUS #AUSvsPAK pic.twitter.com/cwM3Bm7Om8

— Babar Azam’s World (@Babrazam358) November 16, 2024

Australia won the series 2_0#AUSvsPAK

— Malak Rashid Khan (@Muhammad_RK6163) November 16, 2024