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Aussies seals the series with 5-0.
As Britain’s Andy Murray faltered in his attempt to win his first Grand Slam title taking on world No.1 Roger Federer in the Australian Open final in Melbourne, a more absorbing sporting contest took place in Perth. Having bowled out Pakistan for 212, Australia were made to fight every inch for the two-wicket win that handed Pakistan their second 5-0 sweep in history. Fittingly, it was Michael Hussey, Australia’s most valuable player for a scrap, who steered them home with an unbeaten 40.
After Clint McKay set the tone with 4 for 35, there was a welcome return to form for Ricky Ponting whose 55 gave Australia the early initiative which was never entirely abandoned despite a tigerish performance from Pakistan’s spinners. Australia had begun the series with a brilliant chase at the Gabba and finished off the rout with Hussey again there to oversee victory, which was achieved in the last over courtesy a no-ball. They will go into the ODIs against West Indies in buoyant mood, while Pakistan look at their calendar for the few months – which only includes Twenty20s until July – still disheveled and searching for their mojo.
Man of the match : Clint McKay for his 4-35
Man of the series : Ryan Harris for 13 wickets from 3 matches.
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