Akmal combined superbly with Misbah-ul-Haq to reel in Australia's total, the highest run-chase of this tough series, after being thrust together with Pakistan in trouble at 56 for 3. Their unbroken stand of 198 was an ODI record for the fourth wicket against Australia.
Australia had one chance to break the pair. Michael Clarke could have ended a cramping Akmal's day on 97 as he strained for a single. The usually deadly Clarke missed from backward point and from there it was a fait accompli with Akmal cutting loose after Pakistan took the batting Powerplay in the 46th over.
It was a disappointing result for the Australians after they produced their best batting display of the series on the back of Shane Watson's second one-day international century
Australia took their batting Powerplay in the 36th over but could not capitalize as Younis again held his nerve turning to his two most experienced spinners in Afridi and Shoaib Malik.
Kamran Akmal was named Man of the Match for his unbeaten 116 which helped Pakistan win the fifth ODI against Australia in Abu Dhabi 
The victorious Australian team pose with the ODI series trophy.Source : cricinfo
Photos: Associated Press
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