Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, and 19-year-old Ollie Peake stood up with the bat for Australia in Lahore, helping the tourists square the ODI series against Pakistan on another slow, low, and turning pitch.

It easily could've been another case of Australian stumbles against spin, particularly after Alex Carey dragged on the first ball of the match, and Short and Marnus Labuschagne fell within five runs of each other, leaving the visitors at 3-51. However, the Australians dug deep and showed remarkable resilience in the face of Pakistan's spin attack.

Their decision to be patient and not rush into scoring ultimately paid off. The Australians sought to build partnerships and keep the scoreboard ticking, earning the respect of the Pakistani bowlers.

The Australians' tally of 9-231 was an improvement on 200 all out in the opener in Rawalpindi and created sufficient scoreboard pressure to allow Nathan Ellis (4-33) and a quartet of spinners to strangle Pakistan's chase.

Ollie Peake was the hero for Australia. The teenager made a note-perfect cameo of 31 off 32 balls to ensure that the target would go beyond 230. This was a 1990s type of first innings total, in conditions far harder for batting than most white-ball players are used to.

Australia's batting coach David Saker praised Peake's performance, saying: "The kid has a real understanding of the game, and he's got a great eye for the ball. He's a talented player who deserves to play at this level."

The Australians will now be looking to take the series to a decider, and their win in Lahore has given them a crucial momentum boost.

Australia's bowling attack, led by Nathan Ellis (4-33), restricted Pakistan to 6-78, a result of their spinners' efforts.

Josh Inglis, the Australian tour captain, was pleased with the way his side played. "It was obviously dependent on the wicket, and it looked very similar to the other day," he said. "It was a pretty good total in the end. It would've been nice for someone to go on and get a big score, but it was just about building that partnership in those middle overs, just being nice and patient."

Ellis, the lone Australian paceman, revealed that it was a slower ball that did most of the damage in Australia's successful defence. "It's no secret that today it was pretty low and slow, and so it meant you can bring your length back and still hit the top of the stump," Ellis said.

Key Facts:

• Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, and 19-year-old Ollie Peake stood up with the bat for Australia in Lahore. • The Australians' tally of 9-231 was an improvement on 200 all out in the opener in Rawalpindi. • Nathan Ellis (4-33) and a quartet of spinners strangled Pakistan's chase. • Ollie Peake scored 31 off 32 balls to ensure that the target would go beyond 230. • Josh Inglis praised the Australian team's batting, saying it was a great partnership in the middle overs.

Australia's Spinners Shine

Australia's quartet of spinners collected 8 wickets, restricting Pakistan to 6-78. Nathan Ellis was the standout performer with 4 wickets, while Josh Inglis said: "It was a great partnership in the middle overs."

Ellis's Game-Changing Spell

Nathan Ellis's game-changing spell of 4-33 restricted Pakistan to 6-78. He revealed that it was a slower ball that did most of the damage in Australia's successful defence. "It's no secret that today it was pretty low and slow, and so it meant you can bring your length back and still hit the top of the stump," Ellis said.

Australian Batting a Mixed Bag

The Australians' batting was a mixed bag, with some players showing great promise while others struggled. Ollie Peake scored 31 off 32 balls, but the Australians still needed to show more patience and build more partnerships to take their innings to the next level.

The win has given the Australians a crucial momentum boost, and they will now be looking to take the series to a decider. The Pakistani spinners, however, will be hoping to bounce back and cause an upset in the final match. The series is now deadlocked at 2-2, and it's clear that the outcome will be a thrilling finish to the series. Cricket fans around the world will be glued to their screens.

Josh Inglis praised the Australian team's batting, saying it was a great partnership in the middle overs. "It was obviously dependent on the wicket, and it looked very similar to the other day," he said. "It was a pretty good total in the end. It would've been nice for someone to go on and get a big score, but it was just about building that partnership in those middle overs, just being nice and patient."

The Australians will now aim to carry their momentum into the final match and take the series to a thrilling conclusion.