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Pakistan thrash Australia as Akhtar sizzles
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BRISBANE:
Pakistan, inspired by fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar,
crushed Australia by 91 runs in the third and
deciding one-day international on Wednesday.
Pakistan overcame a middle-order collapse to
score 256 for seven from their 50 overs after
winning the toss and batting first.
Australia were all out for 165 in 40 overs in
reply as Akhtar, the world's fastest bowler,
took 5-25 from eight overs to win the player of
the match and series awards.
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Australia to shelve rotation policy for One-day decider
(Jun 19) |
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BRISBANE: Australia will shelve its rotation policy in
One-day cricket by unveiling its best team for
tomorrow's Super Challenge decider against Pakistan at
the Gabba.
Captain Ricky Ponting said Australia would field its top
team from its 13-man squad, giving explosive quick Brett
Lee an idea of where he stands in must-win matches. Lee
played the last time Australia fielded its top team for
a tri-series clash with South Africa in Perth in
February, when the home team won but failed to make the
finals ahead of New Zealand.
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