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Pakistan Australia Friendship Association Canberra Inc. &
Wests/UC Cricket Unites for a Cause
World XI vs Pakistan XI  SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2005

Jamison Oval, Canberra hosted today World XI (Wests/ UC Cricket Club) and Pakistan XI not only to the Canberra's greatest cricketers but to an extraordinary fundraising effort organized by Pakistan Australia Friendship Association and Wests/ UC Cricket Club jointly.

Guests: Mr M. Sarfraz Khanzada, Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan.
Mr Bill Stefaniak MLA, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Shadow Attorney-General, Gaming and Racing and Sport & Recreation

One-day match between the Pakistan XI team and the rest of the world, which was watched by Australian and Pakistani audience.

Free BBQ was served.

M. Sarfraz Khanzada, Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan presented the winning shield to WORLD XI and runner-up shield to the Pakistan XI teams. Man of the match trophy was given to S. Purelli for his wonderful 72 runs for WorldXI.

PAFA would like to thank Mr Derek Gould, President Western District/University of Canberra Cricket Club, Mr. Syed Jaffery, Director Wests/UC Cricket Club , Mr. Irfan Yousaf and their team mates for their efforts, cooperation and their enthusiastic spirit to make this event possible.

We would also like to thank our supporters for their support in making this event successful

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World XI wins Fundraising Cricket Match

Tom Colebatch won the toss and elected to bat first. World XI scored 258 runs in the 40 over a side match. Brett Grocott and S. Purelli top scored with 53 and 72 NO runs respectively. In reply, Pakistan XI team was bowled out for 184 runs, with Irfan Yousaf and Sohail Lone top scoring with 34 and 32 runs respectively.