A crowd of over 22,000 at the Sydney Cricket Ground rose to applaud Warner as he left the field.
SYDNEY: M.Mudassar Iqbal/Webdesk)_In a fitting farewell for David Warner’s last Test, Australia secured a clean sweep by defeating Pakistan by eight wickets in Sydney. Warner, in his final Test innings, contributed a crucial 57 runs to chase down Pakistan’s target of 130, sealing a 3-0 series victory for the hosts.
Australia dismissed Pakistan for 115, with Warner, playing his 112th and final Test match, receiving a guard of honor from the tourists as he came to the crease. Despite the early departure of opening partner Usman Khawaja, Warner played with determination, reaching his 37th Test half-century. His innings, featuring seven boundaries, concluded when spinner Sajid Khan trapped him in front with Australia just 11 runs from victory.
A crowd of over 22,000 at the Sydney Cricket Ground rose to applaud Warner as he left the field. His innings contributed to a career tally of 8,786 runs in 112 Tests at an average of 44.59 with 26 centuries since his debut in 2011.
Marnus Labuschagne (62 not out) guided Australia across the finish line after Warner’s departure. The series sweep highlighted Pakistan’s batting frailties, as they missed an opportunity to break their 16-match losing streak in Australia.
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Australia’s Josh Hazlewood played a crucial role in limiting Pakistan’s target on the deteriorating pitch, taking three wickets in the penultimate over of the previous day. Despite Mohammad Rizwan’s contribution of 28 runs on Saturday, Nathan Lyon and Hasan Ali claimed the remaining wickets, securing Australia’s comprehensive victory.
