Akmal helps Pakistan clinch dead rubber

May 03, 2009

Brad Haddin stroked a quick 36 at the top of the Australian innings after they chose to bat•Associated Press

Shane Watson continued strongly though•AFP

Watson got to his century off 132 balls as Australia ended on 250 for 4•Associated Press

But it was all Pakistan from then on as Kamran Akmal took full control•Associated Press

It was the unbeaten fourth-wicket partnership of 198 between Akmal and Misbah-ul-Haq which helped Pakistan grab a consolation win•Associated Press

Haddin was caught by Younis Khan as the opening partnership put on 58•Associated Press

Michael Clarke chipped in with 26•AFP

After Salman Butt was run out in the first over of the chase, Nathan Hauritz pegged back Pakistan further, dismissing Younis Khan for 27•Associated Press

Akmal looked confident throughout his innings and slowly edged Pakistan closer to victory•Associated Press

However, it was Australia who ended with the series honours, winning the five-match encounter 3-2 •Associated Press

The Pakistan bowlers had little joy as key partnerships pushed Australia past 200•Associated Press

He then trapped Ahmed Shehzad leg before for 19 as Pakistan slipped to 56 for 3•Associated Press

He brought up his hundred off 110 balls•Associated Press