Pakistan v Australia: Babar Azam dominates as hosts win ODI collection

Babar Azam (left) and Imam-ul-Haq shared a stand of more than 100 for the second game in a row as Pakistan won the series against Australia

Australia 210 all out (41.5 overs): Carey 56, Rauf 3-39

Pakistan 214-1 (37.5 overs): Babar 105*, Imam 89*

Pakistan won by nine wickets

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Babar Azam scored his second century in two matches as Pakistan beat Australia by nine wickets in the third one-day international to win the series 2-1.

The Pakistan captain followed Thursday’s impressive 114 in the second ODI with an unbeaten 105 on Saturday.

Australia were bowled out for 210 in the first innings, with Alex Carey top scoring on 56.

The hosts lost Fakhar Zaman for 17 before Babar and Imam-ul-Haq shared a 190-run partnership to seal victory.

Following their excellent win with six balls remaining to level the series in the second ODI, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first.

That decision was quickly rewarded as Aussie openers Travis Head and Aaron Finch both fell for ducks.

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