Australia and Pakistan have won four games each in their eight World Cup meetings so far. Their last Cup encounter four years ago resulted in a four-wicket win for Pakistan in Colombo.Michael Clarke will approach Friday's World Cup quarterfinal against Pakistan like a final, saying he expected a tough challenge from Pakistan.
The Adelaide Oval is familiar territory for Pakistan, who lost their World Cup opener to defending champions India at the South Australia ground before defeating Ireland there in the pool phase. Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq said Australia will be favourites but that favourites don't always win.The odds are in favour of four-time champions and co-hosts Australia, but Pakistan's unpredictable nature and four consecutive wins after a poor start to the tournament make them threatening opponent. Misbah insisted his side were not daunted by playing Australia, saying teams that wanted to win the World Cup had to expect to face major opposition.
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The Pakistan captain top-scored with 76 in a heavy opening loss to defending champion India, and was out for seven in the 150-run loss to the West Indies.Pakistan allrounder Shahid Afridi, who led Pakistan to the World Cup semifinals in 2011, is also considering calling it quits as he approaches the mark of 400 ODI matches. Misbah-ul-Haq has played a lonely hand at times in the World Cup, steadfastly protecting his wicket in the belief that every run he scores could make a difference for Pakistan.
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Pakistan have lost nine of their last 10 one-dayers to Australia on Australian grounds, including all of the last seven, but Clarke refused to take victory for granted. Pakistan have been under-rated for a long time especially in the shorter form of the game, Clarke told reporters at the Adelaide Oval . Fast bowling will play a big part in the match especially if they leave that grass on the wicket like there is now. Both teams have good fast bowlers. The batters will have to make sure they play really well. I think you'll definitely see a wonderful game.
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