Babar Azam returns to form with a superb century in Pakistan's T20I victory

Pakistan beat Australia by 6 wickets in the first T20I

Babar Azam's 113 off 68 balls helped Pakistan chase down Australia's 162/8 with 6 wickets in hand

Babar Azam returned to form with a brilliant century as Pakistan beat Australia by six wickets in the first Twenty20 International in Perth on Friday.

Azam, who had been struggling for runs in recent months, hit 113 off 68 balls to help Pakistan chase down Australia's 162/8 with six wickets in hand.

It was Azam's first century in T20Is and his highest score in the format.

Fakhar Zaman also played a key role in Pakistan's victory, scoring 55 off 32 balls.

Australia won the toss and elected to bat, but they were restricted to 162/8 by some disciplined bowling from Pakistan.

Mitchell Marsh top-scored for Australia with 55 off 38 balls, while Marcus Stoinis made 31 off 23 balls.

Pakistan's bowlers were led by Shaheen Afridi, who took 2/21 in his four overs.

Pakistan will now look to level the series when they take on Australia in the second T20I in Canberra on Sunday.

Babar Azam's return to form is a major boost for Pakistan

Babar Azam's return to form is a major boost for Pakistan, who are looking to build on their recent success in T20Is.

Azam is one of the best batsmen in the world and his century against Australia was a reminder of his class.

Pakistan will be hoping that Azam can continue his good form in the remaining matches of the series and help them to victory.

Australia will be looking to bounce back in the second T20I

Australia will be looking to bounce back from their defeat in the first T20I when they take on Pakistan in the second match of the series in Canberra on Sunday.

Australia will be without the services of David Warner, who has been ruled out of the series with a groin injury.

However, Australia still have a strong squad and they will be confident of leveling the series.