Cricket: Australia beat Pakistan by nine wickets

MELBOURNE - Michael Clarke scored an unbeaten century to guide Australia to a nine-wicket win over Pakistan in their limited-overs international at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Clarke hit the winning runs on Sunday with a boundary in the 37th over to finish 103 not out as Australia raced past Pakistan's dismal total of 163. Matthew Hayden, who made 27, was the sole Australian batsman dismissed.

Inzamam-ul-Haq top-scored for Pakistan with 50 and Shahid Afridi chipped in with 48 but no-one else made even 20.

Australia, unbeaten in the triangular series after four matches, lead the standings with 20 points ahead of Pakistan on six and West Indies on four.

- REUTERS