Michael Hussey scored a 72-ball 61 to take Australia to 248 © AFP
By CricketCountry Staff
Abu Dhabi: Aug 31, 2012
Australia were restricted to 248 for nine in their 50 overs against Pakistan in the second One-Day International of the three match series at Abu Dhabi on Friday.
Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Australia lost the early wicket of Matthew Wade who was bowled by Junaid Khan. Michael Hussey top-scored for Australia with 61 runs.
Australian batsmen got off to good starts but none them could convert it into a big innings. They lost wickets at regular intervals.
Saeed Ajmal was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan grabbing four wickets for 32 runs in 10 overs. Mohammad Hafeez also bowled economically as he gave away only 28 runs in his 10 overs.
Brief Scores: Australia 245 for nine in 50 overs (Michael Hussey 61, George Bailey 39; Saeed Ajmal 4 for 32, Junaid Khan 3 for 52) vs Pakistan
