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Australia defeated Pakistan by 88 runs in the first ODI of their three-match series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Tuesday꧂, March 29.
Chasing a mammoth total of 314, Pakistan were bundled out for 225 inside 46 overs. Despite a century by Imam ul Haq, the Men in Green failed to consolidate during the chase and losꦬt wickets at regular intervals. The left-handed opener smashed 103 runs off 96 b🌠alls with the help of six fours and three sixes.
Meanwhile, Babar Azam scored a half-century, slamming 57 runs off 72 balls. For Australia, leg-spinner Adam Zampa turned out to be the pick of the bowlers with👍 four wickets for 38.
Nathan Ellis dismissed Imam ul Haq with an absolute peach
In the 39th over of the second innings, Australian pacer Nathan Ellis bowled a fiery yorker to send the dangerous Imam back to the pavilion. The southpaw tried his best to bring the bat down but was beaten by 💮sꦓheer pace.
With Imam’s dismissal, Pakistan’s hopes of chasing the target also ended.
Here’s the video:
Ellis gets Imam! l
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB)
Earlier, a rapid ton by Travis Head (101 off 72 balls) helped Australia reach 313 for seven in th🌃eir stipulated 50 overs. Haris Rauf and Zahid Mahmood took two wickets each for the hosts.
The second ODI will be played at the same venue on Thurs🦩day,﷽ March 31.
