Pakistan end Australia's World Cup run

Mar 19, 2011

Umar Gul gave Pakistan a scare when he needed treatment for a leg problem early in his spell•AFP

Ricky Ponting played a sketchy innings that included a top-edged pull for four off Wahab Riaz•Getty Images

Haddin and Shahid Afridi got hot under the collar•Getty Images

Wahab Riaz wasn't at his best but was fired up when he produced a good delivery to remove Haddin •Getty Images

Akmal's good day behind the stumps continued when he completed the run out of Cameron White•Getty Images

Shahid Afridi bowled Steve Smith as Pakistan put Australia's unbeaten record in jeopardy•Getty Images

Shafiq anchored Pakistan's run-chase•Getty Images

Ponting searched for inspiration while Pakistan's score mounted•Getty Images

There was a late wobble when Asad Shafiq fell to Mitchell Johnson•Getty Images

.. but he soon recovered to bowl Shane Watson through the gate•AFP

Brad Haddin top-scored with 42 in a disappointing team performance•Getty Images

Umar Akmal also exchanged a few words with Haddin•AFP

Michael Clarke looks back to see his off bail removed by Abdul Razzaq•AFP

Mitchell Johnson was caught behind for a duck as Australia struggled•Getty Images

Brett Lee flung himself forward to claim an excellent return catch off Mohammad Hafeez as Australia's bowlers started well•Getty Images

Younis Khan's experience helped steady Pakistan•Getty Images

Inspiration came in the form of Brett Lee who saw the back of Younis Khan•Getty Images

Jason Krejza was rewarded for a good spell when Shahid Afridi holed out to long-on and at that stage Australia were dreaming of pulling off a win •Getty Images

Tempers frayed between Haddin and the Pakistan fielders after Ponting was caught behind via a referral•Getty Images

The catalyst was a sharp catch from Kamran Akmal to remove Ponting•AFP

Razzaq celebrates removing Clarke•Getty Images

Pakistan's fielding was sharp throughout the Australia innings•Getty Images

Asad Shafiq cuts through the covers during his composed innings•Getty Images

Umar Akmal lifted Pakistan's tempo with an aggressive innings•Getty Images

Lee then removed Misbah-ul-Haq a ball later as his two wickets in two balls threatened to haul the match away from Pakistan •Getty Images

But Umar Akmal calmly steered Pakistan home with an unbeaten 44•Getty Images