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Australia bats first and brings on Connolly for third ODI against Pakistan
Australia leveled the three-match ODI series 1-1 on Tuesday by defeating Pakistan by 41 runs at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, successfully defending their total of 231/9.
Stand-In captain Josh Inglis and Cameron Green scored half-centuries to help Australia post 231/9, while Oliver Peake added a late 31 on the spin-friendly surface.
Pakistan were bowled out for 190 in 44 overs despite a valiant 71 from Shadab Khan, as seamer Nathan Ellis returned 4-33 to dismantle the hosts.
Australia deployed a spin-heavy attack including Adam Zampa, restricting scoring throughout the match following Pakistan's five-wicket win in the series opener at Rawalpindi on Saturday.
With the series now tied, both teams head into the decisive third match as the victory provides momentum for Australia after their opening loss.