Aaron Finch fired a century as Australia beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the first one-day international in Sharjah Friday.
Captain Finch scored 116 to help Australia chase down a target of 281 in 49 overs.
Shaun Marsh and Peter Handscomb were both not out with respective scores of 91 and 30.
Aaron Finch and Shaun Marsh lead Australia past an under-strength Pakistanhttps://t.co/AgYycA8Njz #PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/2eEMxjsun1
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Pakistan's total of 280/5 was built around by a maiden century from Haris Sohail, who shot 101 not out.
Sunday's second ODI will also be held in Sharjah.
1ST ODI
Australia 281/2 in 49 overs (Finch 116, Marsh 91*) beat Pakistan 280/5 (Haris 101*, Umar 48) by eight wickets
