Opener Butt played a crucial role in Pakistan's victory

Pakistan claimed a 23-run victory in the third one-day international against Bangladesh to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

The tourists faced a tough task after centuries from Salman Butt (132) and Kamran Akmal (100) gave Pakistan a total of 308-8 in Lahore.

Despite half-centuries from Tamim Iqbal and Saqibul Hasan, Bangladesh fell short, reaching 285-7 in 50 overs.

Akmal struck an 80-ball 100, dominating a 151-run opening stand with Butt.

Akmal was eventually bowled by off-spinner Mohammad Mahmudullah, and Butt failed to find a significant partner until he put on 80 for the fifth wicket with Shoaib Malik.

Butt finished with 15 fours from 127 balls, finally caught behind off seamer Mashrafe Mortaza.

In reply, Shariar Nafees fell without scoring as he top-edged Sohail Tanvir to Butt, but Tamim and Aftab Ahmed settled in to good effect.

They reached 88 in quiet but effective fashion before Tamim was run out for 63.

Aftab (42) fell soon after, edging a Malik delivery through to Akmal, before captain Mohammad Ashraful (16) was run out attempting a quick single.

Hasan and Mahmudullah came together in a partnership of 59, dominated by the former.

Despite 75 from 73 balls from Hasan, Bangladesh were always behind the rate and wickets fell regularly.

Rao Iftikhar Anjum bowled Mahmudullah (24) before Shahid Afridi accounted for Farhad Reza (13), stumped by Akmal, and Hasan, who was bowled.