Australian Batsman Marnus Labuschagne Makes A Big Statement On Pakistan Captain Babar Azam | Read Here

Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne did not allow the disappointment of defeat to interfere with his appreciation of Babar Azam’s sublime century, saying he learned from the Pakistan captain’s masterclass in the second one-dayer on Thursday.

Babar orchestrated Pakistan’s record chase of 349 with a masterly 114 of 83 balls, denying Australia an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

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Australia star batsman Marnus Labuschagne has praised Pakistan skipper Babar Azam’s match winning knock in second ODI in Lahore.

I enjoyed every minute of watching Marnus Labuschagne on Babar Azam inning

That was a very good innings. I sat back and I took some things on board for my own game to learn from that innings.

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“To score 100 off 73 balls, he barely put a foot wrong. It was just phenomenal.”

Labuschagne praised Imam as well but felt dismissing Babar early in Saturday’s decider, also in Lahore, was crucial to clinch the series.

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“I think if we can find a way to get him out early, put a bit more pressure on the middle to lower order, we have a chance,” the 27-year-old said.

“He batted us out of the game and fair play to him. It was a tremendous innings.”