In the eight World Cup encounters, the two teams have won four matches each and in the last contest it was Pakistan which emerged triumphant in Colombo in the 2011 edition
On the back of four victories in a row, including one against the mighty South African side, Pakistan recovered from two defeats to make the knockout stage
A resurgent Pakistan would look to carry forward the momentum when they take on formidable hosts Australia in the third quarterfinal of the cricket World Cup, in Adelaide
Australia boast 11 wins from their past 13 one-day internationals against Pakistan, but it was the 2011 World Cup loss in Colombo that will be remembered grimly by a number of players in Michael Clarke's side
History favours four-time champions Australia but their campaign in the tournament has been a mixed one so far.
Against
England and Sri Lanka they were dominant in their wins but against
co-hosts New Zealand, they suffered a stunning batting collapse and lost
the match by one wicket.
Australia coach Darren Lehmann hoped that the players would put up a better show as the big stage has arrived.
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first
Squads
Australia
AJ Finch, DA Warner, SPD Smith, MJ Clarke*, SR Watson, GJ Maxwell, JP Faulkner, BJ Haddin†, MG Johnson, MA Starc, JR Hazlewood
Pakistan
Ahmed Shehzad, Sarfraz Ahmed†, Haris Sohail, Misbah-ul-Haq*, Sohaib Maqsood, Umar Akmal, Shahid Afridi, Wahab Riaz, Sohail Khan, Rahat Ali, Ehsan Adil
Pakistan Scored 213/10 in 49.5 Overs
Sarfraz Ahmed 10(16 Balls with 4x1) - 20/1(4.4 Over)
Ahmed Shehzad 05(13 Balls) - 24/2(5.1 Over)
Misbah ul Haq 34(59 Balls with 4x1 and 6x2) - 97/3(23.2 Over)
Haris Sohail 41(57 Balls with 4x4) - 112/4(26.4 Over)
Umar Akmal 20(25 Balls with 4x2) - 124/5(29.1 Over)
Shahid Afridi 23(15 Balls with 4x3 and 6x1) - 158/6(34 Over)
Sohaib Maqsood 29(44 Balls with 4x1)
Wahab Riaz 16(22 Balls with 4x2)
Sohail Khan 04(5 Balls)
Ehsan Adil 15(22 Balls with 4x1)
Rahat Ali 06*(21 Balls)
Wicket Takers(Australia)
Josh Hazelwood 4/35(10 Overs)
Mitchell Starc 2/40(10 Overs)
Glenn Maxwell 2/43(7 Overs)
Mitchell Johnson 1/42(10 Overs)
Australia Scored 216/4 in 33.5 Overs
Aaron Finch 02(5 Balls)
David Warner 24(23 Balls with 4x3)
Michael Clarke 08(11 Balls)
Steve Smith 65(69 Balls with 4x7)
Shane Watson 64*(67 Balls with 4x7 and 6x1)
Glenn Maxwell 44*(29 Balls with 4x5 and 6x2)
Wicket Takers(Pakistan)
Wahab Riaz 2/54(9 Overs)
Ehsan Adil 1/31(5 Overs)
Sohail Khan 1/57(7.5 Overs)
Match Result - Australia won by 6 wickets
MOM - Josh Hazelwood for his 4/35(10 Overs)
Pakistan lost its openersSarfraz Ahmed 20/1 in 4.4 Over and Ahmed Shehzad 24/2 in 5.1 Over
Misbah ul haq(34) and Haris Sohail(35) put on 73 Runs for the 3rd wicket in 18.1 Overs
Thereafter, Pakistan wickets fell at regular intervals and were bowled out for 213 in 49.5 Over
Set to score 214 to win ,Australia were 59/ 3 in 10.4 Overs
Steve Smith(41) and Shane Watson(42) put on 89 Runs partnership for the 4th wicket in 16 Overs
Shane Watson(22*) and Glenn Maxwell(44*) put on 68 Runs partnership for the 5th wicket in 7.1 Overs
Wahab Riaz(Pakistan) bowled one of the most fearsome spells in World Cup history but Australia, helped by some shoddy Pakistan fielding, weathered the storm and set up a semi-final showdown with India
Standing as the only potent threat between Australia and a place in the semifinal of the World Cup, Riaz bowled his heart out during a six-over spell of 2 for 24
Once Wahab Riaz was off the attack, Australia could breathe easy
Australia are the first team to reach seven World Cup semi-finals. New Zealand can join them on seven if they defeat West Indies in Wellington
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