Australia have endured their heaviest T20 international defeat, losing by 111 runs to Pakistan in Lahore. The result caps a miserable warm-up series for the World Cup, with the team spun out for just 96 in reply to Pakistan's 207-6.
Mohammad Nawaz was the chief destroyer, taking 5-18 as Australia's batters struggled against spin. Only Marcus Stoinis (23) and Cameron Green (22) reached double figures. Skipper Mitch Marsh fell for one, and debutant Matt Renshaw managed just a single.
The match was also overshadowed by a controversy involving Green, who appeared to mimic Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq's bowling action after being dismissed. Tariq later responded on Instagram with a video of a crying child, captioned “After getting out”.
Australia's warm-up form is a concern ahead of the World Cup, where they will face Sri Lanka on spin-friendly pitches. The return of Glenn Maxwell, Tim David and Josh Hazlewood is expected to bolster the side.
