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Vol. 5 Num 316 Sun. April 17, 2005  
   
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Final Indo-Pak one-dayer today


Pakistan captain Inzamamul Haq is confident the spirit shown by his players on the India tour would lead to a series victory following the sixth and final one-dayer on Sunday.

Pakistan arrived on their first Test tour of India for six years after a 3-0 Test series rout in Australia and without injured strike bowler Shoaib Akhtar.

The visitors, however, have silenced the critics by rallying to draw the three-Test series 1-1 and then coming back from 0-2 down to lead 3-2 going into the final one-dayer in Delhi.

"The Australia series was very tough but it was a learning opportunity for youngsters in the team," Inzamam told reporters on Saturday.

"This tour was very important ... The main thing on this tour is the way we have fought back. That is why we are in this position."

Sunday's high-profile match will mark the tour's climax with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf attending the game.