Pakistan has sent a two-man team to the United Arab Emirates to assess security arrangements for next month's series against Australia amid heightened safety demands, an official said Tuesday.

Zimbabwe piled up their record one-day total in another dominant batting display against Kenya in the second ODI in Mombasa as they powered to 351 for 7. Stuart Matsikenyeri provided the major contribution in the top order with a well-paced, career-best 90 and found strong support from Malcolm Waller who hit his maiden ODI half-century. But for the second game running it was Elton Chigumbura who provided the real fireworks with a 29-ball 68.

Ireland, stung by two dispiriting defeats, finally got their act together with a six-wicket win over Afghanistan in a hastily-arranged practice match. The result will not only boost the Irish but will also dampen the considerable hype surrounding the Afghan side.

Ireland briefly entertained hopes of overturning Australia in their one-off One-Day International