( CNN ) -- Shahid Afridi claimed six victims to pave the way for Pakistan to claim victory by four wickets in their opening one-day international against Australia in Dubai . Career-best figures from Shahid Afridi helped steer Pakistan to victory in the first one-dayer against Australia . The all-rounder secured career-best figures of six for 38 as Australia could only manage a paltry 168 in an innings that lasted just 38.5 overs . The world champions again lost their way in the middle overs , losing eight for 27 at one stage as they wilted against Afridi 's spin . It could have been worse for the Australians who relied on a last-wicket stand of 46 runs between James Hopes ( 48 not out ) and Ben Hilfenhaus ( four ) to give their score some respectability . Pakistan 's reply always looked on track with Kamran Akmal hitting 48 at the top of the order before Misbah-ul-Haq anchored the innings with an unbeaten 30 from 68 balls . A near-capacity crowd filled the Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium as the venue hosted international cricket for the first time . The postponed series , which was originally due to be played last year , had been moved from Pakistan to neutral turf because of security concerns . Meanwhile , a superb half-century from Adam Gilchrist set Deccan Chargers on their way to a 24-run win over Bangalore Royal Challengers in the Indian Premier League in Cape Town . The Australian smashed a quickfire 71 and Rohit Sharma contributed 52 as Deccan reached 184 for six from their 20 overs . Bangalore 's reply never really got going with captain Kevin Pietersen managing just 11 before he fell to a teasing delivery from Pragyan Ojha and a smart stumping from Gilchrist . Rahul Dravid gave them hope with a thumping 48 before holing out , and Virat Kohli posted 50 , but with precious little support from their team-mates their efforts proved in vain .
Shahid Afridi claims six victims to pave the way for Pakistan to beat Australia . Pakistan reach required target to win first one-dayer in Dubai by four wickets . Adam Gilchrist half-century helps Deccan Chargers beat Bangalore in the IPL .