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"Quite A Bit Of Unknowns": Travis Head Says Lahore Offered A "Different Wicket"

After playing a match-winning knock against Pakistan in the first ODI, Australia batter Travis Head said that the wicket at Lahore was 'different'. Travis Head's century and two-wicket haul helped visitors register a comprehensive 88-run victory in Lahore at the Gadaffi stadium to take a 1-0 lead. "Nice to get a look at the top, and to take the opportunity. We thought it would be tough to bowl in the end with the dew and that's why we wanted to get as much as we wanted. It was a different wicket and there were quite a bit of unknowns. Nice win. We needed it," said Travis Head in a post-match presentation.

Pakistan vs Australia: Aaron Finch Praises Travis Head For Century In 1st ODI

Australia skipper Aaron Finch praised batter Travis Head for his knock which helped Australia in defeating Pakistan in the first ODI of the three-match series. Head's century and two-wicket haul helped visitors register a comprehensive 88-run victory here at the Gadaffi stadium to take a 1-0 lead in the series. "We felt we needed something around the 300-mark. It was made easier by Travis who got off to a flier. We felt like we needed a spinner based on how dry the square was. We have come here with an open mind to be flexible and select the side," said Aaron Finch in a post-match presentation.

Pakistan vs Australia: We lost grip when I got out, believes Babar Azam after loss in 1st ODI

Babar Azam expressed disappointment after his side lost against Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series. Travis Head's century and two-wicket haul helped visitors register a comprehensive 88-run victory here at the Gadaffi stadium to take a 1-0 lead.

Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI: Aaron Finch praises Travis Head for helping Australia in reaching 300-run mark against Pakistan

Aaron Finch praised batter Travis Head for his knock which helped Australia in defeating Pakistan in the first ODI of the three-match series. Travis Head's century and two-wicket haul helped visitors register a comprehensive 88-run victory here at the Gadaffi stadium to take a 1-0 lead.

Watch: Alex Carey Bowled Around His Legs Trying To Reverse-Sweep A Full Toss

Alex Carey had a disappointing showing with the bat during Australia's first ODI against Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, on Tuesday. Carey could only muster four runs off four balls, before losing his wicket to Zahid Mahmood in dramatic fashion. In the second delivery of the 40th over, Carey received a full toss and tried to reverse-sweep it but he failed to connect as the ball went around his legs and smashed the stumps.

Head leads Australia to easy win over Pakistan in first ODI

Australia's Travis Head marked his return to the one-day international side with a blistering century to help the visitors secure a comfortable 88-run victory over Pakistan in the first game of their three-match series in Lahore on Tuesday.

Australia face personnel issues after more Covid-19 cases on Pakistan tour

Australia’s severely depleted touring side was weakened further on Tuesday after left-arm spinner Ashton Agar tested positive for Covid-19 just hours before the start of their limited-overs series in Pakistan.

Travis Head Heroics Help Australia Thump Pakistan In 1st ODI

Travis Head capped a remarkable return to limited over cricket with a fiery century before taking two wickets to anchor Australia's thumping 88-run victory over Pakistan in the first day-night international in Lahore on Tuesday. Head's 72-ball 101 guided Australia to a challenging 313-7 before the 28-year-old turned his arm over for 2-35 to bowl Pakistan out for 225 in 45.2 overs. Leg-spinner Adam Zampa also starred with the ball, taking 4-38 in ten probing overs. The victory gives Australia a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, their tenth successive ODI win over Pakistan since January 2017.

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"Quite A Bit Of Unknowns": Travis Head Says Lahore Offered A "Different Wicket"

Pakistan vs Australia: Aaron Finch Praises Travis Head For Century In 1st ODI

Pakistan vs Australia: We lost grip when I got out, believes Babar Azam after loss in 1st ODI

Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI: Aaron Finch praises Travis Head for helping Australia in reaching 300-run mark against Pakistan

Watch: Alex Carey Bowled Around His Legs Trying To Reverse-Sweep A Full Toss

Head leads Australia to easy win over Pakistan in first ODI

Australia face personnel issues after more Covid-19 cases on Pakistan tour

Travis Head Heroics Help Australia Thump Pakistan In 1st ODI