Babar ton leads Pakistan to ODI series win over Australia
LAHORE, Pakistan : Skipper Babar Azam smashed his second successive hundred as Pakistan thrashed Australia by nine wickets in the final one-dayer to claim a 2-1 series victory on Saturday.
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Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd ODI, Live Score: Pakistan Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs Australia In Series Decider
PAK vs AUS, 3rd ODI, Live Updates: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl against Australia in the third and final ODI at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. With the series tied at 1-1, both teams will look to get the right combination, and take the three-match series. Pakistan pulled off a historic chase after tracking down a total of 349, their highest run chase in ODIs. With the series on the line, Pakistan captain Babar Azam stepped up, and Imam-ul-Haq also scored his second century in as many games to take his country home. Australia had comfortably won the first ODI, but will have to work a lot in their bowling department. Matt Renshaw is available for selection after completing his isolation period. A win would help both teams move up in the ICC Super League tables. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd ODI: Pakistan levels series with record run-chase
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.
Ton-up Babar and 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.
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.
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.
Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd ODI, Live Score Updates: Australia Aim To Clinch Series vs Pakistan
Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd ODI, Live Score Updates: After securing a crucial win in the first ODI, Australia will look to take an unassailable 2-0 lead when they take on hosts Pakistan in the second ODI at the Gaddafi Stadium In Lahore. Aaron Finch will have his eyes firmly on securing a series-clinching victory while for Pakistan, getting on level terms will be at the top of their agenda. Again, the responsibility will fall on the shoulders of senior pros like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and young pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi to guide the home side to a win. (LIVE SCORECARD)
"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.