Pakistan v Australia, 4th ODI, Abu Dhabi

Pakistan v Australia, 4th ODI, Abu Dhabi

Time running out for Pakistan

May 1, 2009

Start time 3pm (11.00GMT)

	Pakistan need to provide more support to Shahid Afridi if they are to stay alive in the five-match series © Associated Press

Australia are one win away from wrapping up the series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates, but not much talk has centred around the team's on-field performance. Since the offspinner Saeed Ajmal was reported for a suspect action the sides have been under more intense focus than during the opening three matches.

Ajmal was fined by the Pakistan Cricket Board for comments directed to Shane Watson and Younis Khan asked why Australia are involved in so many controversies when they face India and Pakistan. Michael Clarke maintained the series had been played in a good spirit.

The talking points will shift to the middle during Friday's fourth ODI in Abu Dhabi. Australia lead 2-1 in the five-match contest - Pakistan lost 10 for 76 in Monday's defeat - as they finalise their preparations for the start of their engagements in England in June.