May 1, 2009

Pakistan vs Australia 4th ODI 2009: bowling pitch and batting trouble preview

The result of 3rd ODI between Pakistan and Australia went on the guest and are leading the five-match series. By wining the 2nd match the Aus make the series ties and the third match pushed up them to take the series wins. The 4th ODI will be held in the same ground and if Pakistan wants to win the series then they have to win in both matches. So, this is the must-win match to level the series. Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi is very important for the Pakistan. Pakistan is desperate to take the win over the world Champions. This is very prestigious series in UAE because they are getting most supports.

 

The result of the previous matches that was held at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi disappointed all the cricket fans of Pakistan because Australia won that toss and elected to bat first but they could not able to add more than 198 runs from 50 overs to make as strong challenge. Although it seems very short score, was difficult to overtake.

 

Losing early wickets, Australia fall in big trouble but all-rounder MJ Clarke’s passionate batting and with the assist of CJ Ferguson the guest could reach to 198. Umar Gul was the main arms to close the innings earlier. Pakistan started very well depending on Salman Butt and Ahmed Shehzad batting but Clarke and Hauritz’s aggressive bowing wiped out all the hopes from the Pakistan camp. No batsmen could reach in the double figure except Shoaib Malik who scored 30 runs.