By Hardik Vyas, Reuters
Published: 22:55 BST, 31 March 2019 | Updated: 22:55 BST, 31 March 2019
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Australia's top four batsmen all posted half-centuries as they beat Pakistan by 20 runs to complete a 5-0 one-day series whitewash in Dubai on Sunday.
Sent out to bat, Australia finished with a commanding total of 327-7 on a flat Dubai International Cricket Stadium pitch.
Opener Usman Khawaja was all set for his third hundred this month but fell for 98 to fast bowler Usman Shinwari.
Usman Khawaja made 98 as Australia beat Pakistan by 20 runs to seal an ODI series whitewash
Glenn Maxwell, meanwhile, celebrated his 100th one-day international with an impressive 33-ball 70, Shaun Marsh scored 68-ball 61 and captain Aaron Finch made 69-ball 53 to put Australia in control at halfway stage.
It was Maxwell's third consecutive 50-plus score, giving him a timely boost in intense competition for the middle-order spots
