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Misbah-ul-Haq becomes 2nd Pakistan skipper to score 3,000 ODI runs

He achieved the feat against record world champions and hosts, Australia, in the 3rd quarter-final clash.

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Published: Mar 20, 2015, 10:37 AM (IST)
Edited: Mar 20, 2015, 10:37 AM (IST)

Misbah-ul-Haq (above) became the second Pakistan skipper to score 3,000 ODI runs after legendary, Imran Khan © Getty Images
Misbah-ul-Haq (above) became the second Pakistan skipper to score 3,000 ODI runs after legendary, Imran Khan © Getty Images

Pakistan skipper, Misbah-ul-Haq scored his 3,000 ODI runs and became the second Pakistan skipper to do so after legendary, Imran Khan. He achieved the feat against record world champions and hosts, Australia, in the 3rd quarter-final clash of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the Adelide Oval in Adelaide on Friday. Currently, Pakistan are 94 for the loss of two wickets in 22 overs with Haris Sohail on 37 and skipper, Misbah-ul-Haq on 33. Live Updates: Australia vs Pakistan, ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 quarter-final

Earlier, Pakistan skipper, Misbah-ul-Haq, won the toss and elected to bat first as he moves in with an unchanged squad following their series of four wins in a row in the tournament. Australian skipper, Michael Clarke, on the other hand, made a change in the form of fast-bowler, Josh Hazlewood coming in place of fellow pacer, Pat Cummins. Live Scorecard: Australia vs Pakistan, ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 quarter-final

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