Cricket

Australia beats Pakistan by eight wickets in first ODI

Aaron Finch scored 116 to help Australia chase down a target of 281 in 49 overs. Shaun Marsh and Peter Handscomb were both not out with respective scores of 91 and 30.

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Sharjah 23 March, 2019 00:41 IST

Shaun Marsh is congratulated by Aaron Finch after winning the first ODI match against Pakistan at Sharjah on Friday.   -  Getty Images

AFP
Sharjah 23 March, 2019 00:41 IST

Aaron Finch fired a century as Australia beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the first one-day international in Sharjah on Friday.

Captain Finch scored 116 to help Australia chase down a target of 281 in 49 overs. Shaun Marsh and Peter Handscomb were both not out with respective scores of 91 and 30.

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Pakistan's total of 280-5 was built around by a maiden century from Haris Sohail, who shot 101 not out.

Sunday's second ODI will also be held in Sharjah.

Brief Scores:

Pakistan 280-5 in 50 overs; Australia 281-2 in 49 overs.

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