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Journalism of Courage
KIMBERLEY, Jan 24: Two run-outs halted Pakistan8217;s rally and gave Australia a 27-run victory at the under-19 cricket World Cup yesterday.
Led by all-rounder James Hopes 71, Australia set a target of 263 for eight, helped by Michael Klinger8217;s 64. With the help of Saeed Anwar Jr8217;s unbeaten 60, Pakistan reached 206 for seven, but then lost their last three wickets for 20 runs.
The victory moved Australia to the top of the Basil D8217;Oliveira pool in the super league with their second victory. Pakistan lost their second chance of reaching the final.
BRIEF SCORES: Australia 253-8 J Hopes 71, M Klinger 64, B Oliver 40; Razzaq 2-69, Malik 2-61 bt Pakistan 226 in 45.4 overs Hafeez Majid 31, Bazid Khan 32, Abdul Razzaq 33, Saeed Anwar n.o. 60; Miller 3-53, Busbridge 3-35.
