Australia edge past Pakistan
AFP, London
Australia made it three one-day international wins in as many games against Pakistan at Lord's, but the world champions were pushed all the way in a thrilling encounter here yesterday.A Pakistan fifth-wicket record stand of 162 between captain Inzamam-ul-Haq (72) and Yousuf Youhana (88) rescued the team from the depths of 66 for four and turned what had been an Australian stroll into an exciting match. Pakistan, chasing 270, finished on 259 all out in what was a one-off, warm-up match for the ICC Champions Trophy which gets underway in England on Friday. Australia's total of 269 was built on a superb 104 not out from Andrew Symonds while fast bowler Michael Kasprowicz pegged Pakistan back in the field with five for 47.
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