Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said that the win against the three time world cup champion Australia would help to restore the image of Pakistan team. Australia was defeated by Pakistan after their 35 consecutive world cup wins. It took 12 years to Australia to taste the world cup defeat. Australia was last defeated by Pakistan in 1999 world cup.
Pakistan defeated Australia by 6 wickets. It was great victory for Pakistan and it took them to the top position in the pool. Pakistan will now play against West Indies at Dhaka. Afridi said that the win against Australia will enlighten the image of Pakistan in the world.
He added that win has conveyed the message to the world that they are still the best team in the difficult situation. Afridi said that Pakistan performed well in all three departments and won the game. Afridi himself ended with the most wicket taker bowler in the group matches with his 17 wickets in 6 matches.
Afridi said that it will be great semi-final if two Asian teams got success in their quarter final matches. The winner of first two quarter final matches will contest each other on 30th March
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