'Run-machine' Babar leads Pakistan to big victory over New Zealand

Pakistan`s captain Babar Azam plays a shot during the fourth one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi. Pic/AFP

Run machine Babar Azam's 18th century made the difference as Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 102 runs and closed in on a one-day international series sweep.

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Babar's 107 off 117 balls propped up Pakistan's 334-6, and New Zealand stumbled to 232 all out, their lowest total of the series. The most lopsided win of the series lifted Pakistan to No. 1 in the ICC ODI rankings and a 4-0 lead. The fifth and last ODI is on Sunday.

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