Akhtar had earlier lashed out at Sarfraz following Pakistan's defeat in the round-robin stage of the World Cup and had termed the 32-year-old as a
Pakistan's victory at Edgbaston means they are level on seven points with Bangladesh and just one point behind faltering hosts England
With this win, Pakistan have now moved up to number six in the table with seven points from as many games.
With five points from six games, Pakistan still have an outside chance of making the last four stage.
If Pakistan manage to win all their remaining three fixtures and results of matches of other teams go in their favour, the 1992 champions can
South Africa’s hopes of making it to the semifinals came to an end after a 49-run loss against Pakistan.
With the defeat against Pakistan, South Africa were eliminated from a place in the semifinals.
Despite dropping six catches, Pakistan ended up winners by 49 runs on Sunday.
In the first World Cup game at Lord's, Pakistan won the toss and put up a good total.
Archer conceded just six runs in four overs in a wicket-taking spell after England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss.
Imad's knock was the cornerstone of Pakistan's commanding 358 for seven from 50 overs that proved far too much for a makeshift Kent side.
The series win gives Australia an eighth straight one-day victory following their 3-2 series win in India after losing the first two matches.
Australian have chased down a target of 280 or more and Rizwan feels Pakistan were 15-20 runs short on both occasions.
Pakistan, though, once again failed to crack the 300-mark on a flat Sharjah stadium pitch.
Finch's match-winning knock overshadowed Haris Sohail's maiden one-day hundred (101 not out) which helped Pakistan to 280-5 in their 50 overs.
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