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Dubai: Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam took heart Friday from Australia's vulnerability on spin, saying his slow bowlers could emulate South Africa's success over the world champions.
Shahid Afridi's 6 for 38 from 10 overs were career-best figures and he swept through Australia to set up the success. A 24-runs knock in 16-ball also gave the team some momentum when they threatened to make the small chase overly difficult.
Pakistan also made heavy weather of the modest run-chase as they won by four wickets -- but not before the 45th over -- for a 1-0 lead in the five-match One-day series.
Australian captain Michael Clarke said after Wednesday's defeat watching footage of Pakistan's spinners would be key.
James Hopes, had a fine day too, but his strong contributions of 48 not out and 2 for 22 off eight overs were dwarfed by Afridi's output. Hopes has developed into a handy performer with bat and ball and now needs his team-mates to fire around him.
Marsh returns home and his gap will require some series reshuffling, with Michael Clarke and Shane Watson contenders to partner Brad Haddin at the top of the order.
Pitch and conditions
This is the last game in Dubai before the series switches to Abu Dhabi for Monday's match. Clear and warm conditions are predicted for the day-night encounter.
Stats and Trivia
After the first two matches, the teams move to Abu Dhabi for the remaining three matches on April 27, May 1 and 3.
The only Twenty20 will be played in Dubai on May 7.
Match facts
Friday April 24, 2009 (day/night)
Start time 03.00pm local, (11.00 GMT)
