May 3, 2009

Pakistan vs Australia 5th ODI: Australia has won the series but eyes on to take 4-1

By acquiring consequence three wins, Australia confirms the series victory. But their aim is to take the series wins 4-1. Yes, that was a big achievement the Champions. In the last few series they were under pressure especially during the tour of South Africa and their home series. 8 wickets victory over Pakistan in the 4th ODI, the guest is leading the series 3-1. MJ Clarke’s not out 100 runs and SR Watson not out 85 brought a massive victory over the host.

 

Although the last match is now useless for the series result, it is prestige match for Pakistan to reduce the wining reserve. Pakistan just gets wins in the first match and could not put any pressure in the last three One-day matches.

 

In spite of Shoaib Akhtar’s back to the team Pakistan could not able to get extra benefit. But Shoaib Akhtar personally did well in the returning match Shoaib Akhtar and picked up two wickets of the oppositions.

 

MJ Clarke and SR Watson steady batting set Australia in the target. It is clear that Pakistan batting line is playing very bad. If this quality continues then they will fell a big trouble in near future, especially in the ICC Twenty20 World Championships.