It looked like it would be a run fest, but then it evolved into a low-scoring thriller as Australia adapted better than Pakistan, holding their nerve to defend a modest total of 147 and edging to a 13-run victory, which gave them the T20I series in Sydney.
Pakistan were eventually restricted to a total of 134.
Spencer Johnson was the star of the show with 5 for 26, taking wickets at the top and the end and keeping Pakistan penned in, but he had plenty of support from his mates in a disciplined bowling effort.
It was matched by a first innings where six batters reached double-figures, the clump of cameos ensuring the batters gave their bowlers enough to work with.
Scores:
Australia:
147 for 9 (Short 32, Rauf 4/22, Abbas Afridi 3/17, Muqeem 2/21)
Pakistan:
134 (Usman 52, Irfan 37 n.o., Johnson 5/26, Zampa 2/19)
