Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam scored masses in Pakistan registered their best possible run-chase in ODI cricket on Thursday.
Babar Azam starred in Pakistan’s report run chase (AP Picture)
HIGHLIGHTSPakistan pulled off their best possible chase in ODI cricketPakistan sealed the sport with 6 wickets in hand and six balls to spareBabar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq scored hundred in Pakistan’s win
Pakistan finished their best possible a success run chase in one-day internationals once they chased down a mammoth goal of 349 to overcome Australia by way of six wickets in Lahore to degree the collection at 1-1 on Thursday.
Centuries from skipper Babar Azam (114) and opener Imam-ul-Haq (106) allowed the hosts to succeed in the overall on a pitch that aided batting.
Imam and Fakhar Zaman (67) gave Pakistan a cast basis with a gap stand of 118 prior to Babar walked on and helped Imam construct any other century partnership as Australia, who used seven bowlers in general, didn’t comprise the float of runs.
Pakistan nonetheless had to rating 70 off the remaining 10 overs and once they misplaced Babar within the forty fifth over, Mohammad Rizwan saved the rating ticking over prior to he was once disregarded for 23, leaving nervous faces within the crowd as the specified run charge crept up.
However Khushdil Shah (27 off 17) lifted spirits once more with a past due cameo, converting the equation by way of smashing two sixes and two obstacles to steer Pakistan to victory with an over to spare.
Previous, Pakistan selected to box after successful the toss and the hosts made a dream get started when Australia captain Aaron Finch was once disregarded by way of Shaheen Shah Afridi within the first over for a duck, trapped leg prior to wicket.
However Ben McDermott introduced up his maiden century (104) and constructed a 162-run stand with Travis Head (89) whilst Marnus Labuschagne chipped in with a knock of 59.
Marcus Stoinis additionally contributed with a at hand 49 off 33 balls to lend a hand Australia publish a complete of 348-8.
Afridi was once the pick out of the bowlers with figures of 4-63 however Pakistan’s 3 spinners had a tricky time and had been smashed for 166 runs in 20 overs.
Australia received the primary ODI by way of 88 runs. The general ODI can be performed in Lahore on Saturday.