In photos: Second ODI between Australia and Pakistan at Dubai Sports City

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  George Bailey of Australia reacts during the second match of the one day international series between Australia and Pakistan at Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium on October 10, 2014 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Francois Nel/Getty Images

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  Pakistani batsman Mohammad Irfan walks off the pitch after he was dismissed during the second one day international match between Australia and Pakistan in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Oct. 10, 2014. AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili

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  Sarfraz Ahmed of Pakistan celebrates after dismissing Steve Smith of Australia during the second match of the one day international series between Australia and Pakistan at Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium on October 10, 2014 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Francois Nel/Getty Images

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  Australian batsmen Glenn Maxwell, right, and George Bailey run between wickets during the second One Day International (ODI) cricket match against Pakistan in Dubai on October 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ MARWAN NAAMANI

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  David Warner of Australia bats during the second match of the one day international series between Australia and Pakistan at Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium on October 10, 2014 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Francois Nel/Getty Images

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  Pakistani batsman Sarfraz Ahmed celebrates after he scored half a century during the second one day international match between Australia and Pakistan in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Oct. 10, 2014. AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili

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  Mitchell Johnson of Australia celebrates with teammates after dismissing Shahid Afridi of Pakistan during the second match of the one day international series between Australia and Pakistan at Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium on October 10, 2014 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Francois Nel/Getty Images

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  Sarfraz Ahmed of Pakistan reacts during the second match of the one day international series between Australia and Pakistan at Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium on October 10, 2014 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Francois Nel/Getty Images

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  Pakistani batsman Ahmed Shehzad, left, hits the ball during the second one day international match between Australia and Pakistan in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Oct. 10, 2014. AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili

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  Aaron Finch of Australia leaves the field after being dismissed by Muhammad Irfan of Pakistan during the second match of the one day international series between Australia and Pakistan at Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium on October 10, 2014 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Francois Nel/Getty Images

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  Glenn Maxwell of Australia leaves the field after being dismissed during the second match of the one day international series between Australia and Pakistan at Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium on October 10, 2014 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Francois Nel/Getty Images

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  Australian batsman George Bailey plays a shot during their second One Day International cricket match against Pakistan in Dubai on October 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/MARWAN NAAMANI

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  Australian batsman David Warner plays a shot just before he was caught out during their second One Day International cricket match against Pakistan in Dubai on October 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/MARWAN NAAMANI

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  Pakistani batsman Sarfraz Ahmed, left, receives an encouragement from Ahmed Shehzad after he scored half a century during the second one day international match between Australia and Pakistan in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Oct. 10, 2014. AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili

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  Pakistani batsman Ahmed Shehzad hits the ball during the second one day international match between Australia and Pakistan in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Oct. 10, 2014. AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili

Glenn Maxwell continued his love affair with the UAE as Australia extinguished Pakistan’s hopes in the one-day series at Dubai International Stadium on Friday night.

The Australia all-rounder made his debut in international cricket two years ago, here in the UAE. When he returned earlier this year with Kings XI Punjab in the IPL, he was the headline act in cricket’s biggest show.

On his latest jaunt here, he has played two matches in Dubai in the space of six days, been man of the match twice, and now a series winner.

"It is always nice to come back here and play my cricket," Maxwell said after his innings of 76 from 81 deliveries gave Australia a five-wicket win, and an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series ahead of Sunday's final game in Abu Dhabi.

“It was important to put some strong performances on the board in the UAE, and hopefully it gets me recognised when the Test matches come around.”

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