Pak vs Aus: Pakistan levelled the series 1-1 after six-wicket win in 2nd ODI.© AFP
The crowd at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore was witness to some spectacular display of batting from both sides during the Pakistan vs Australia second ODI on Thursday. The run-fest ended in the home team’s favour by six wickets and in the process, helped Pakistan achieve a huge record. The Babar Azam-led team chased down Australia’s total of 348 runs with six wickets and six balls to spare as they recorded their highest successful run-chase in ODI cricket. They surpassed their previous best of 329 runs, achieved against Bangladesh in Mirpur in 2014.
Trailing 0-1 going into the second ODI, the Pakistan team put forward some incredible individual performances which helped them level the three-match series 1-1.
Babar’s decision to bowl was proved right as opposition captain Aaron Finch departed for a first-ball duck to pacer Shaheen Afridi.
However, a terrific hundred from Ben McDermott and half-centuries each from Travis Head (89) and Marnus Labuschagne (59) helped the tourists go past the 340-run mark.
Afridi ended with a four-wicket haul as he tormented the Aussies with some impeccable lines and lengths.
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In reply, Pakistan turned the game on its head and hundreds from Imam-ul-Haq (106), Babar Azam (114) and a quickfire fifty from Fakhar Zaman (67) helped the team script a record chase in ODIs.
The final ODI will be played on April 2 at the same venue followed by a single T20I three days later.
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