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Australia Upsets Pakistan to Win IMC Over-40 T20 World Cup in Karachi

The triumph delivered Australia a first masters T20 title at a 12-team, 42-match event that underscored the growing profile of senior cricket.

Overview

  • Pakistan posted 150 for 9 after choosing to bat at National Bank Stadium, and Australia reached 151 with seven balls to spare to seal a seven-wicket victory.
  • Coverage credits an Australian seamer with figures of 5 for 22 in the final, though reports differ on whether the bowler was Mark Keirle or Mark Cleary.
  • Steady middle-order scores in the 40s steered the chase, with some accounts also noting a late unbeaten cameo to close out the target.
  • Tournament honors included Pakistan’s Humayun Farhat as leading run-scorer and best batter, with additional awards announced for best bowler, wicketkeeper, fielder, and player of the tournament.
  • A closing ceremony in Karachi featured former Pakistan captains and International Masters Cricket officials, and the expected appearance by Shahid Afridi did not materialize.