Ton-up McDermott propels Oz to 348-8

Australia`s Ben McDermott celebrates after his century during the second one day international cricket match between Pakistan and Australia at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan. Pic/AP, PTI

Ben McDermott smashed a maiden century on Tuesday to guide Australia to a massive 348-8 in the second ODI against Pakistan here on Thursday.

The 27-year-old cracked 104 off 108 balls in only his fourth ODI, while Travis Head struck 89 and Marnus Labuschagne hit 59 after Australia were sent in to bat on a flat Gaddafi Stadium pitch.

All-rounder Marcus Stoinis added the finishing touch with a quickfire 49, with five boundaries and a six.

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