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Australia eye top spot in T20I rankings in series against Pakistan

3-0 win will take Kangaroos to 130 points, three ahead of Sarfraz Ahmed-led unit

Australia eye top spot in T20I rankings in series against Pakistan PHOTO: AFP
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