Ben McDermott's first international century was in vain as Pakistan chased down a huge total against Australia.
Khushdil Shah scored an unbeaten 27 off 17 balls and Iftikhar Ahmed raised Pakistan's memorable victory with six balls to spare after Babar and Imam had dominated an inexperienced Australian bowling attack.
Two days ago Imam's century went in vain when Australia recorded an emphatic 88-run, but the left-handed opening batter ensured Pakistan did not slip up for the second successive time by featuring in two solid century partnerships. But Babar, who was criticised for his slow strike rate in the first game, took charge against the spinners and inexperienced fast bowlers as he raised his century off just 71 balls.
Earlier, McDermott, who scored his maiden ODI half century in Australia's 88-run win on Tuesday, added 162 runs for the second-wicket stand with Head after captainMcDermott reached his half century with a straight six off spinner Iftikhar and raised his century with an identical shot against left-arm spinner Khushdil.
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