Australia loses first ODI to Pakistan by five wickets

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Australia loses first ODI to Pakistan by 5 wickets; debutant Arafat Minhas takes 5-32 and hits winning six in Rawalpindi

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Australia has lost its first ODI in Pakistan by five wickets after an under-strength side was spun out by debutant Arafat Minhas. Minhas took 5-32 and hit a six to win the game as Pakistan chased down 200 to win in Rawalpindi. [...] The ABC of SPORT Sports content to make you think... or allow you not to. A newsletter delivered each Saturday.

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