Spencer Johnson takes five wickets as Australia secure T20 series win against Pakistan
Spencer Johnson’s maiden international five-wicket haul helped give Australia an unassailable 2-0 lead in the T20 series against Pakistan with a 13-run victory in Sydney.
The 28-year-old pace bowler took 5-26 as Australia dismissed Pakistan for 134 to win the second T20 of the best-of-three series.
With Pakistan chasing 148 to win, Johnson ripped through the top order to leave the visitors on 44-4, taking three wickets.
Pakistan regained a foothold, helped by Usman Khan’s half-century.
But Johnson removed Khan for 52, then Abbas Afridi for his fifth wicket of the match.
Irfan Khan’s unbeaten 37 took Pakistan within touching distance, but Haris Rauf was run out as the hosts were dismissed for 134.
“It’s an opportunity I don’t take lightly – I’m privileged to be wearing the green and gold,” said Johnson.
“You never know when your last game is going to be for Australia, so every game is a bonus. Hopefully I can play a couple more.”
The third and final T20 takes place in Hobart on 18 November.
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