Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq smashed fast centuries on Thursday as Pakistan beat Australia by six wickets within the second ODI and degree the three-match collection (1-1).
Captain Babar performed a scintillating knock of 114 (83) whereas Imam hit a 97-ball 106 because the hosts reached to 349/4 with an over to spare.
It was Pakistan’s first win over Australia since 2017 and likewise their highest profitable run chase in ODI cricket.
Earlier, Australia posted an one other imposing 348 for 8 after Pakistan received the toss and opted to area for the second time in a row. Quantity 3 batter Ben McDermott (104 off 108) registered his maiden ODI ton and fashioned the cornerstone of Australia’s complete.
Travis Head (89) missed out on his second successive hundred whereas Marnus Labuschagne (59 off 49) and Marcus Stoinis (49 off 33) performed cameos to arrange one other large complete for the Inexperienced Crew after the Aussies defended 313/7 within the first ODI in Lahore on Tuesday, March 29.
Right here’s how Twitter reacted:
Babar Azam .. #TheBest
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 31, 2022
Babar has expertise, approach and jigar. The proper combine when you’re chasing an enormous complete. @babarazam258 pic.twitter.com/jL0bgaEyM1
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 1, 2022
Nicely performed @TheRealPCB. What a historic win towards Australia.@FakharZamanLive & @ImamUlHaq12 set the tone & @babarazam258 & relaxation end it on
in model….
Now all eyes on decider..#AUSvPAK— Dimuth Karunarathna (@IamDimuth) April 1, 2022
One other Day, One other nice Knock💯 from the king himself #BabarAzam𓃵 👏🏼👏🏼#PAKvsAUS #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/9KPyGtEas8
— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) March 31, 2022
Most tons of by a Pakistani captain in ODIs #Cricket #BabarAzam𓃵 #PakvAus pic.twitter.com/XlS8jMg2k3
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) March 31, 2022
This was the shot of the night time!🔥 Only a few can do that. 💫💫💫
Brilliance by @babarazam258 pic.twitter.com/fgW39TcNJp— Mike Haysman (@MikeHaysman) April 1, 2022
Extra runs for the captain in a profitable effort.
Take a bow Babar Azam! 💯#PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/o7PLDnMgkJ
— ICC (@ICC) March 31, 2022
Babar Azam has introduced these days again when Virat Kohli use to chase down the excessive scoring targets. Steadily Babar Azam is checking all of the factors what Virat Kohli did years again to develop into an amazing batter of the period! Absolutely Babar Azam is turning into the perfect of all!👏👏 #PAKvAUS
— Arfa Feroz Zake (@ArfaSays_) March 31, 2022
Probably the greatest knock of Babar Azam’s ODI profession – 100* from simply 73 balls whereas chasing 349 runs towards Australia – What a knock. pic.twitter.com/SQfpjpw6T2
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 31, 2022
Congratulations to Crew Pakistan on highest profitable run chase 😍👏🏼. @babarazam258 & @ImamUlHaq12 star performers of the sport final night time 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Finest needs for collection decider 🤲🏼 Pakistan 🇵🇰 Zindabad
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) April 1, 2022
Babar’s innings was poetry. He got here again to his personal. Simply good @babarazam258 each time he bats it’s like an artwork of the violinist- poetic frenzy. Spectacular innings within the context of the sport. Extra to observe. 💪💪💪💪😁🕺
— Dr. Nauman Niaz (@DrNaumanNiaz) March 31, 2022
He may not be there to take Pakistan residence however that was an excellent innings from Babar Azam. I’d say it was value flying half means arson’s the world to observe however I’m afraid it’d land me within the papers once more. #PAKvAUS
— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) March 31, 2022