Pakistan Wins 90-Run T20I Over Australia, Tariq Action Debated

Pakistan secured a commanding 90-run victory over Australia in the second T20 International of their three-match series on January 31, 2026, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead while reigniting debate over the legality of spinner Usman Tariq's bowling action following a heated reaction from Australian allrounder Cameron Green.

After winning the toss and electing to bat, Pakistan posted 198 for five in 20 overs, powered by captain Salman Agha's career-best 76 off 40 balls, including four sixes and eight fours. Opener Usman Khan added 53 off 36 balls with two sixes and four fours, while Shadab Khan contributed an unbeaten 28 off 20 balls, featuring two sixes and a four. The fifth-wicket partnership between Usman and Shadab yielded 63 runs off 39 balls, helping Pakistan score 61 runs in the last five overs. Australia's bowlers, including pacer Xavier Bartlett and spinner Matthew Kuhnemann who conceded 92 runs combined in eight overs, struggled to stem the flow, with each of five bowlers claiming one wicket.

In reply, Australia collapsed to 108 all out in 15.4 overs, their second-biggest T20I defeat by runs. All 10 wickets fell to Pakistan's spinners on a...