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Lahore’s historic Gaddafi Stadium witnessed a violent clash on Saturday, Pakistan host Australia This is the second T20I in the three-match series. While the match was billed as a battle for atmospheric dominance, it quickly turned into a contentious spectacle. Pakistan cruised to a 90-run win to seal the series 2-0, but the headlines were snatched away by a fiery clash between Australia’s all-rounders Cameron Green And Pakistan’s mysterious spinner, Usman Tariq.
Cameron Green reacts angrily to Usman Tariq’s bowling action after getting off the pitch
The decisive moment of the night occurred in the eleventh over of the Australian chase. By the time Tariq was involved in the attack, Australia was already reeling under the pressure of a huge target. Tarik is known for his odd and stuttering passing pace, employing a unique “pause and release” mechanism that seemed to completely unsettle Green.
On the fifth ball of the over, Tariq paused, momentarily freezing his momentum, before delivering an underarm delivery. Green attempted a powerful shot from an offside position, but the timing of the ball was clearly wrong. The result is a simple catch Shadab Khan On point.
Green’s frustration boiled over immediately after learning he was fired. Instead of returning to the pavilion with a standard walk, the Australian giant turned to the umpire and bowler and made an apparent throwing gesture with his arms. This visual allegation suggests Green believed Tarik’s actions constituted a jam or an illegal elbow kink. The protest didn’t end on the field; as Green crossed the boundary rope, he repeated the gesture towards the Australian dugout, demonstrating his absolute disdain for the legality of the shot.
Here is the video:
Cameron Green was not happy with the behavior of the USMAN TARIQ following delivery in the second T20i.
What are your thoughts on Usman Tariq’s actions? pic.twitter.com/4IPZiQNYsH
— Cricket No Ball Zone (@CricNoBallZone) January 31, 2026
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Pakistan lead with record goals total to beat Australia 2-0
Despite the controversy surrounding their bowling action, Pakistan’s performance on the field was clinical. Batting first, Pakistan posted a stunning 198/5, their highest-ever T20I total against Australia. The charge is led by the captain Salman Agahe scored a career-defining 76 off just 40 balls. His innings was decorated with 3 fours and 8 towering sixes, earning him Man of the Match honours. He received strong support from Usman Khanhe struck a brisk 53 off 36 deliveries.
Australia’s response was a complete meltdown. Pakistan bowling unit, led by spin trio Abrar Ahmed (3/14), Shadab (3/26) and the controversial Tariq (2/16) defeated the visitors for just 108 runs in 15.4 overs.
Despite brief resistance from Green (35), Mitchell Marsh (18), the Australian line-up struggled with the changes in the local spinners on a gripping Lahore surface. With this 90-run victory, Pakistan took an undisputed 2-0 lead in the three-match series and marked a major milestone in their home season.
