Colombo : Finally the streak has come to an end! And what a streak it has been. 34 games undefeated in World Cups. It may never ever be repeated again. And it is Pakistan who have done it. They were the ones who last beat the Aussies - on 23rd May 1999 and they have done it again on March 19th 2011.
Earlier Australian team lost early wickets as opener Watson was bowled by Umar Gul in the fifth over of the match. The Australian skipper Ricky Ponting once again failed to bat well, Ponting was dismissed by Hafeez. Haddin was the top scorer from the Aussies team who scored (42 runs out of 80 balls). Clarke scored (34 runs out of 48 balls).
Umar Gul was the Key bowler for the Pakistan team, who took three wickets with an economy rate of 3.91. Razzaq took two wickets while Rehman, Afridi, Riaz and Hafeez took a wicket each.
Even though Pakistan lost early wickets, Pakistan batsman managed to reach the target with 54 balls remaining. Shafiq was the top scorer who scored (46 runs out of 81 balls), while Umar Akmal scored (44 runs out of 59 balls).
Lee was the top wicket taker from the Australia team who's effort went in vain even after taking four wickets. Johnson and Krejza took a wicket each.
Toss : Australia, who chose to bat
Points :Pakistan 2, Australia 0
Scores : Australia 176 (46.4 ov) Pakistan 178/6 (41.0 ov)
Player of the match : Umar Akmal (Pakistan)
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Earlier Australian team lost early wickets as opener Watson was bowled by Umar Gul in the fifth over of the match. The Australian skipper Ricky Ponting once again failed to bat well, Ponting was dismissed by Hafeez. Haddin was the top scorer from the Aussies team who scored (42 runs out of 80 balls). Clarke scored (34 runs out of 48 balls).
Umar Gul was the Key bowler for the Pakistan team, who took three wickets with an economy rate of 3.91. Razzaq took two wickets while Rehman, Afridi, Riaz and Hafeez took a wicket each.
Even though Pakistan lost early wickets, Pakistan batsman managed to reach the target with 54 balls remaining. Shafiq was the top scorer who scored (46 runs out of 81 balls), while Umar Akmal scored (44 runs out of 59 balls).
Lee was the top wicket taker from the Australia team who's effort went in vain even after taking four wickets. Johnson and Krejza took a wicket each.
Toss : Australia, who chose to bat
Points :Pakistan 2, Australia 0
Scores : Australia 176 (46.4 ov) Pakistan 178/6 (41.0 ov)
Player of the match : Umar Akmal (Pakistan)
Also see :
Sachin eyes for 100th century in World cricket as India eyes to confirm its Quarter finals berth on Sunday.
"The Wall" Rahul Dravid to play for MCC
What if IPL dont opt for Ganguly, Ganguly would still play for MCC!
Shoaib Akhtar to retire from international cricket after World cup.
What happens when Sachin hits a six?
India winning the World Cup? Tell M S Dhoni he is dreaming! - Dean jones.
Does India loose the match whenever Sachin scores a century ?
