Australia seal whitewash success
Published:Monday | January 18, 2010 | 1:13 PM
Hosts Australia completed a 3-0 series whitewash against Pakistan, following an emphatic 231-run victory in Hobart today.
It was the fifth win from six Tests in their summer and a fourth successive 3-0 series victory over Pakistan.
Pakistan resumed on 103 for four on the final day, chasing 438, but were bowled out for 206, with spinner Nathan Hauritz taking three for 30.
Peter Siddle also ended with three wickets, while Shane Watson chipped in with two.
Khurram Manzoor was the topscorer for Pakistan with 77 and Mohammad Aamer was the next best scorer with 30 not out.
Final scores in the match were, Australia 519 for eight declared and 219 for five declared and Pakistan 301 and 206.
