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Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd ODI, Report: Ton-Up Babar Azam, Imam-Ul-Haq Punish Australia In Pakistan's Highest ODI Chase

Skipper Babar Azam and opener Imam-ul-Haq smashed brilliant centuries to help Pakistan pull off their highest ODI run-chase in a six-wicket triumph over Australia in Lahore on Thursday. Azam hit an 83-ball 114 and Haq notched a 97-ball 106 as Pakistan chased down a stiff 349-run target with six balls to spare to level the three-match series at 1-1. Ben McDermott cracked a maiden ODI hundred in Australia's imposing total of 348-8 on a flat Gaddafi Stadium pitch. The victory is Pakistan's first over Australia since Melbourne in January 2017.

Pakistan complete record run chase to level ODI series with Australia

Pakistan completed their highest successful run chase in one-day internationals when they chased down a mammoth target of 349 to beat Australia by six wickets in Lahore to level the series at 1-1 on Thursday.

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Watch: Shaheen Afridi Hits "Bullseye", Dismisses Aaron Finch For First-Ball Duck In Second ODI

After electing to bowl, Shaheen Afridi gave Pakistan a dream start against Australia in the ongoing second ODI at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. With Pakistan aiming to level the series after Australia won the first ODI, Shaheen dismissed Australia skipper Aaron Finch for a first-ball duck. Shaheen was probably trying to bowl a yorker but it turned out to be a full toss around middle and leg. He, however, still managed to get some movement on the ball as Finch completely missed his flick. As a result, the ball went on to hit Finch's front foot and umpire was quick to raise his finger.

"We've Suddenly Become Terrible In..." Former Pakistan Captain Slams PCB After Defeat To Australia In 1st ODI

Australia, after winning the three-match Test series 1-0, continued their impressive run in the ongoing tour of Pakistan. The visitors on Tuesday took a 1-0 lead in three-match ODI series after beating the hosts by 88 runs at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. While the Australian team continues to draw praise from the cricketing fraternity, Pakistan have once again come under scrutiny of several current and former cricketer. Speaking on his YouTube channel, former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), saying that the current management lacks vision for future planning.

Travis Head hits century as Australia beat Pakistan in first ODI

Travis Head hit a blistering century and leg-spinner Adam Zampa grabbed 4-38 to lift Australia to an 88-run victory over Pakistan in the first ODI on Tuesday.

"Pakistan Lost Grip When I Got Out": Babar Azam After Defeat In 1st ODI vs Australia

Pakistan skipper 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. "We wanted to restrict them to under 300. But we didn't start well in the first ten overs, but we restricted them well in the end. I thought we lost the grip when I got out. It wasn't easy for the new batsmen, but unfortunately, I got out and they got the momentum," said Babar Azam in a post-match presentation.

"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.

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Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd ODI, Report: Ton-Up Babar Azam, Imam-Ul-Haq Punish Australia In Pakistan's Highest ODI Chase

Pakistan complete record run chase to level ODI series with Australia

The Hundred draft list in full as Chris Gayle and David Warner eye lucrative deals

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Hits "Bullseye", Dismisses Aaron Finch For First-Ball Duck In Second ODI

"We've Suddenly Become Terrible In..." Former Pakistan Captain Slams PCB After Defeat To Australia In 1st ODI

Travis Head hits century as Australia beat Pakistan in first ODI

"Pakistan Lost Grip When I Got Out": Babar Azam After Defeat In 1st ODI vs Australia

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