England win fifth ODI against Pakistan by 121 runs
September 23, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
SOUTHAMPTON: Eoin Morgan’s latest match-winning Rose Bowl century saw England to a crushing 121 run-victory against Pakistan as they took the five-match one-day series 3-2 on Wednesday to end a scandal-marred season.
Success meant England had won consecutive Test (3-1), Twenty20 (2-0) and limited overs series against a Pakistan side whose tour was overshadowed by ‘spot-fixing’ allegations.
Man-of-the-match Morgan made 107 not out in a total of 256 for six after England had slumped to 47 for three following captain Andrew Strauss’s decision to bat first.
Former Ireland left-hander Morgan had previously made an unbeaten 103 as England beat Australia by four wickets in the first one-dayer at the Rose Bowl in June.
Pakistan were eventually dismissed for 135 with 13 overs still left, seamer Stuart Broad taking three for 25 and off-spinner Graeme Swann
New Zealand beat Pakistan to reach Final
JOHANNESBURG: New Zealand beat Pakistan to reach Final, Grant Elliott batted with a broken thumb to lead New Zealand to a five-wicket win over Pakistan in Champions Trophy semi-final.
The all-rounder needed an injection before anchoring New Zealand’s run-chase with 75 not out off 103 balls.
Left-arm spinner Vettori also turned in a fine all-round performance, taking three for 43 and scoring 41 with the bat as he helped Elliott put on 104 for the fifth wicket.
Vettori was confident about New Zealand’s chances in the final.
Pakistan captain Younus Khan blamed his team’s defeat on a poor batting display.
After winning the toss and electing to bat Pakistan could only muster 233 for nine in 50 overs.
“Our batsmen got a couple of good starts but were not able to cash in. Yet again in this tournament we did not take advantage of our powerplays,” said Younus.
New Zealand beat Pakistan to reach Final was first posted on October 4, 2009 at 9:53 am.
