Misbah eyes Australia victory and world title after Ireland win (AFP)

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq said the emphatic seven-wicket win over Ireland on Sunday had given his team strength and belief that favourites Australia can be beaten in the World Cup quarter-finals. Pakistan are due to clash with the co-hosts on Friday at the same Adelaide Oval where they knocked the non-Test nation out of the tournament in what was a must-win game. “Of course we can beat Australia,” Misbah told reporters after the match. “Obviously Australia will be playing at home and are used to the conditions.