As Pakistan and Australia clash in the ongoing 3-match ODI series, the home side won the opener at Melbourne by 2 wickets, however, Pakistan made a stunning comeback at Adelaide, to level the series 1-1.

In the third game of the series, Pakistan emerged victorious once again as they beat the hosts by eight wickets to clinch a memorable series. This was only the second time in history, that the Asian side managed to win a bi-lateral ODI series down under.

Let’s look at the few series that Pakistan has managed to win on Australian soil over the years.

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Have Pakistan ever won an ODI series in Australia?

Despite their challenges in Australia, Pakistan has managed to claim victory in two major bi-lateral series:

• 1991/92 Benson & Hedges World Cup: Pakistan triumphed on Australian soil in the 1992 World Cup, famously securing their first and only World Cup victory. Under the leadership of Imran Khan, Pakistan won a memorable final victory over England at the MCG.

• 1996/97 Carlton & United Series: Pakistan clinched the tri-nation series in 1996/97, a major achievement that involved Australia and the West Indies. 

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What is Pakistan’s overall bilateral record in Australia?

When it comes to bilateral series, Pakistan has won just one out of three series in Australia:

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Pakistan’s victory in 2002 remains their only bilateral series win in Australia, making their ongoing ODI series an opportunity to add to this rare success.