1st ODI: Australia beats Pakistan by 4 wickets

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1st ODI: Australia beats Pakistan by 4 wickets

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Starc claimed 5-42 and was helped by James Pattinson's 3-19.

29 August,2012 06:58 am

Captain Michael Clarke and George Bailey hit half-centuries after fast bowler Mitchell Starc took five wickets to lead Australia to a four-wicket win against Pakistan in the first of three one-day internationals.Starc claimed 5-42 and was helped by James Pattinsons 3-19 as Australia bowled out Pakistan for 198 in the 46th over at Sharjah Stadium.Spin then gave Pakistan a chance. Mohammad Hafeez bowled David Warner, Shahid Afridi dismissed Matthew Wade and Saeed Ajmal removed the Hussey brothers to leave Australia on 67-4.Clarke, the teams best batsman against spin, struck 66 off 96 balls in a 54-run stand with Bailey, who made 57.Bailey and newcomer Glenn Maxwell put on a 58-run partnership to take Australia within sight of victory.