Debutant Arafat shines with five-for as Pakistan beat Australia in first ODI

Rawalpindi: Arafat Minhas became the first Pakistani to take five wickets on his One-day International debut as Pakistan beat Australia by five wickets in the first ODI in on Saturday.

The 21-year-old finished with 5-32 while Abrar grabbed 2-44 to end the Australian innings in 44.1 overs after Pakistan sent Australia into bat on a dry spin-assisting Pindi Stadium pitch.

Matthew Renshaw hit a career best 63-ball 61 and opener Matthew Short with a 76-ball 55 batted well amidst a spin assault with eight wickets going to slow bowlers.