Symonds helps Australia to crucial win

Apr 24, 2009

Salman Butt was forced to steer Pakistan's innings after an early wicket•Associated Press

Butt played a dour innings to carry Pakistan•AFP

James Hopes steadied Australia's chase with 48 after they lost Brad Haddin early•Associated Press

Andrew Symonds upped the momentum and starred in the 90-run partnership with captain Michael Clarke•Associated Press

Michael Clarke remained unbeaten on 39 and together with Callum Ferguson took Australia home in the 46th over•Associated Press

Younis Khan began shakily, found some momentum, but threw it away•Associated Press

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Shane Watson hit a composed 30 and gave Hopes able support•AFP

Symonds stroked four boundaries and a six during his quick 58•AFP

Shahid Afridi contributed a sensible 41 from 40 balls•Associated Press

Afridi struck with the ball to dent Australia•Associated Press

Afridi removed Symonds to end with 2 for 38 •AFP