SYDNEY, Jan 22: Australia secured the one-day series against Pakistan with a commanding 86-run win at Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, taking a 3-1 lead in the five match series.
Set an imposing 354 to win, Pakistan were never really in the hunt. After Australia made 353 for six on the back of a David Warner century that was aided by appalling fielding from the tourists, Pakistan replied with 267 from 43.5 overs.
Warner led the way but Pakistan did not help themselves, conceding a number of overthrows and dropped catches at crucial times.
The left-handed was dropped on 113 when Hasan Ali grassed a simple chance at mid-off from spinner Imad Wasim.
It was Warner’s sixth century in his last 11 innings in Sydney, including his hundred before lunch in the third Test against Pakistan in January.
It was also his fifth century in 13 ODIs innings this season, matching Matthew Hayden’s Australian record.
Opener Sharjeel Khan whacked out 74 from just 47 balls, but once he fell to recalled leg-spinner Adam Zampa Pakistan’s fate was all but sealed.
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