Pakistan ended Australia's 34-match unbeaten streak in the World Cup with a tense four-wicket victory Saturday, advancing to the quarterfinals atop Group A. Led by paceman Umar Gul's 3-30, Pakistan bowled out the four-time champion for 176 in 46.4 overs. It was Australia lowest first innings World Cup total since it lost to Pakistan in 1992. Umar Akmal held his nerve with an unbeaten 44 after Brett Lee's 4-28 to guide the 1992 champion to 178-6 in 41 overs.

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