SriLanka, Nov. 15 -- Babar Azam hit his first international century in more than two years, as Pakistan's senior batters made light work of chasing down the target of 289. Sri Lanka's middle order had dragged the total to 288 for 8 after they'd lost early wickets. But on a flat Rawalpindi track, they never looked like defending their score, particularly after their opening bowlers were wayward. Pakistan got home with 10 balls to spare, and eight wickets at their disposal. They have now won the series 2-0, with one match to play.

Babar's 102 not out off 119 - his 20th ODI ton - was not only significant for ending his international century drought (his last hundred had been in May 2023), but for equaling Saeed Anwar's record for most ODI h...