- Pakistan vs. Australia (2009)
This was another thrilling match in the Champions Trophy with Pakistan taking on Australia in the league match at Centurion on 30th September 2009. Australian captain Ricky Pointing won the toss and fielded first. Pakistan batsmen failed to convert starts into big scores as the top scorer in innings was Mohammad Yosouf with 45 in 69 balls, Misbah- ul- Haq with 41 in 53 balls, Shahid Afridi with 44 in 63 balls helped Men in Green post 205 for 6 in 50 overs.
Chasing the modest target of 206, Australia lost wickets of Shane Watson and Tim Paine with 59 runs on the board. Ricky Pointing and Mike Hussey put on 81 runs for the third wicket with 140 runs on the board when they the third wicket. The Pakistani bowlers took wickets at regular intervals and were struggling at 187 for 8. Nathan Haurtiz and Brett Lee gave the Australian team a nervous win off the final ball to clinch a great 2 wicket win. Australia then went to win the CT title by beating New Zealand in the finals.
Australia 206 for 8 in 50 overs ( Mike Hussey 64, Saeed Ajmal 2/31, Mohammad Asif 2/34) beat Pakistan 205 for 6 in 50 overs ( Mohammad Yousouf 45, Shahid Afridi 44, Shane Watson 2/32, Mitchell Johoson 2/45) by 2 wickets.
