Relive Australia's dominant performance in the 1998–99 ODI series against Pakistan, where they secured a 3-0 clean sweep on Pakistan's home soil. Key performances from Darren Lehmann, Brad Hogg, and Ricky Ponting led Australia to a memorable series victory.
Series Overview:
Event: Australia Tour of Pakistan 1998–99
Matches: 3 ODIs
Result: Australia won the series 3-0
Men of the Series (Test Matches): Ijaz Ahmed (PAK) & Mark Taylor (AUS)
Debuts: Asif Mahmood (PAK) and Andrew Symonds (AUS) made their ODI debuts during this series.
Match Highlights:
1st ODI - Karachi:
Date: November 6, 1998
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Result: Australia won by 86 runs
Australia: 324/8 (50 overs)
Pakistan: 238 all out (47.2 overs)
Player of the Match: Darren Lehmann (AUS) for his 103 off 101 balls.
Key Performances:
Australia: Darren Lehmann 103 (101), Glenn McGrath 3/35 (8 overs)
Pakistan: Mohammad Yousuf 92 (110), Shoaib Akhtar 3/44 (9 overs)
Summary: Australia set a challenging target with Lehmann's century and solid bowling led by McGrath, securing a comfortable victory.
2nd ODI - Peshawar:
Date: November 8, 1998
Venue: Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar
Result: Australia won by 5 wickets
Pakistan: 217/7 (50 overs)
Australia: 220/5 (48.1 overs)
Player of the Match: Brad Hogg (AUS) for his 3/40 in 10 overs and steady batting.
Key Performances:
Pakistan: Azhar Mahmood 65* (90), Saqlain Mushtaq 3/35 (10 overs)
Australia: Michael Bevan 57* (83), Brad Hogg 3/40 (10 overs)
Summary: Australia chased down Pakistan's modest total with a composed finish by Michael Bevan.
3rd ODI - Lahore:
Date: November 10, 1998
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Result: Australia won by 6 wickets
Pakistan: 315/8 (50 overs)
Australia: 316/4 (48.5 overs)
Player of the Match: Ricky Ponting (AUS) for his unbeaten 124 off 129 balls.
Key Performances:
Pakistan: Ijaz Ahmed 111 (109), Glenn McGrath 2/58 (10 overs)
Australia: Ricky Ponting 124* (129), Andrew Symonds made his ODI debut.
Summary: A thrilling run-chase led by Ricky Ponting's masterclass century ensured Australia's clean sweep.
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