December 31, 2023 In a thrilling encounter at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia secured a series-clinching 2-0 victory over Pakistan, winning the third Test by 79 runs. Despite Pakistan’s determined efforts throughout the match, Australian captain Pat Cummins displayed raw brilliance, leading his team to a hard-fought win.
Post-match, Pakistan’s Director of Cricket, Mohammad Hafeez, made a noteworthy remark, asserting that his team, despite making mistakes, played better cricket and was the superior side in Melbourne. Hafeez stated, “We played better cricket as a team. I’m proud of that. The way the team had the courage to attack this game in the best possible way. If I sum up the game, the Pakistan team played better than the other team in general.”
Hafeez highlighted the positive aspects of Pakistan’s performance, praising their batting intent and bowling accuracy. He acknowledged that mistakes were made, but believed there were enough positives to secure a victory. However, Pakistan fell short as Australia emerged triumphant.
During Cummins’ post-match press conference, a reporter brought up Hafeez’s statement and asked for Cummins’ reaction. Cummins responded with a casual “Cool” and acknowledged Pakistan’s good performance, stating, “Yeah, they played well. Glad we got the win.” When pressed further, Cummins emphasized that, in the end, the team that wins matters the most.
The match had moments of tension, especially on Day 4, when Pakistan seemed poised for a comeback. Cummins, displaying inspirational leadership, became the first Test skipper to take 10 wickets in an MCG Test. The final session saw Pakistan collapsing from 216/5 to 237 all out, securing Australia’s series victory. Cummins played a pivotal role, ending Shan Masood’s threatening innings and leading the Aussie pacers to dismantle the Pakistani batting lineup.
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