Australia defeat Pakistan
Published:Friday | May 1, 2009 | 5:29 PM
Michael Clarke\'s and Shane Watson\'s unbroken 197-run partnership gave Australia an eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the fourth One-Day international at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in United Arab Emirates today.
As a result of the victory Australia have won the One-Day international series. The Aussies lead the five-match series 3-1 with the final game on Sunday.
Clarke scored 100 from 122 balls and Watson 85 from 140 after Australia were 3 for 2 in pursuit of Pakistan\'s total of 197, in which Doug Bollinger took five wickets in only his second One-Day International
Bollinger snared 5 for 35 as Pakistan were bowled for their third total of less than 200 in their past four innings.
Ahmed Shehzad topscored for Pakistan with 43, while Shahid Afridi hit 40 off 40 balls and Misbah-ul-Haq 34 from 75 deliveries after Pakistan captain Younis Khan won the toss and elected to bat.