Australia’s batter Steve Smith couldn’t capitalize on his steady start in the second ODI against Pakistan at Adelaide Oval on Friday, November 8. Smith, who has struggled for consistency in ODIs lately with only one fifty in his last eight innings, was dismissed after scoring 35 off 48 balls, continuing his lean run in the format. Pakistan, having opted to bowl, made early inroads to unsettle the Australian batters and deprive them of any momentum. The Australian batting unit collapsed for the second time in a row. Also Read: Haris Rauf’s 5-wicket Haul Destroys Australia at the Adelaide Oval The turning point came in the 21st over, with Mohammad Hasnain on the attack. He pitched a short and wide ball outside off-stump. Smith went for a risky cut shot but ended up edging it to Rizwan behind the stumps, who took the catch comfortably. It was a poor shot selection from Smith, and he walked back to the pavilion, visibly disappointed. Pakistan’s captain Rizwan erupted in celebration after taking Smith’s wicket, knowing they had dismissed a dangerous batter who was beginning to settle in. Watch Rizwan’s celebration here: Muhammad Hasnain gets the big wicket of Steve Smith 🔥🙌🏻#AUSvPAK #PAKvsAUS #PakistanCricket #BabarAzam𓃵 pic.twitter.com/kGO3wSA58z — Furqan👑🖤 (@furqan_ashfaq77) November 8, 2024 Meanwhile, Australia’s batting lineup faced a second consecutive collapse, managing only a total of 163 runs. Although Pat Cummins attempted to revive the innings, he too fell after a short stay. Haris Rauf wreaked havoc on the Australian batting unit with a stellar performance, taking 5 wickets for just 29 runs, while Shaheen Afridi complimented him well, claiming 3 for 26. This match is vital for Pakistan to level the three-match series after narrowly losing the first ODI to Australia.