Despite Ali Raza's impressive four-wicket haul, Australia maintained composure to successfully chase down 179 runs with just five balls and one wicket remaining. This victory sets up a showdown with India in the final, mirroring last year's men's ODI World Cup final.
Earlier, Australia's Tom Straker shone with six wickets as Pakistan struggled to post 179 runs before being dismissed. Azan Awais and Arafat Minhas both contributed 52 runs each, but the team failed to build a substantial total, with seven batters failing to reach double figures.
Earlier, after winning the toss, Australia elected to bowl as the men in yellow put up a spirited display. As many as eight Pakistani players were dismissed for single-digit scores, while top-order batter Azan Awais and bowler Arafat Minhas scored half-centuries to help them recover.
