Pakistan v Australia, 5th ODI, Abu Dhabi
Akmal helps Pakistan clinch dead rubber
Brad Haddin stroked a quick 36 at the top of the Australian innings after they chose to bat•Associated Press
Shane Watson continued strongly though•AFP
Watson got to his century off 132 balls as Australia ended on 250 for 4•Associated Press
But it was all Pakistan from then on as Kamran Akmal took full control•Associated Press
It was the unbeaten fourth-wicket partnership of 198 between Akmal and Misbah-ul-Haq which helped Pakistan grab a consolation win•Associated Press
Haddin was caught by Younis Khan as the opening partnership put on 58•Associated Press
Michael Clarke chipped in with 26•AFP
After Salman Butt was run out in the first over of the chase, Nathan Hauritz pegged back Pakistan further, dismissing Younis Khan for 27•Associated Press
Akmal looked confident throughout his innings and slowly edged Pakistan closer to victory•Associated Press
However, it was Australia who ended with the series honours, winning the five-match encounter 3-2 •Associated Press
The Pakistan bowlers had little joy as key partnerships pushed Australia past 200•Associated Press
He then trapped Ahmed Shehzad leg before for 19 as Pakistan slipped to 56 for 3•Associated Press
He brought up his hundred off 110 balls•Associated Press