DARWIN - Australia A has had a disappointing end to the first leg of its Top End Cricket Series with a draw against Pakistan A in Darwin yesterday. The home side set Pakistan A a target of 245 with a minimum of 40 overs to be played, after declaring its second innings at 6-165.

But the loss of several quick wickets slowed progress, and both captains called off play with about 10 overs to play as hopes of a result faded.

SCORES: Australia A 1st Innings 6 (dec)-510; Pakistan A 1st Innings 431 Australia A 2nd Innings 6 (dec)-165 (P Jaques 48, S Watson not out 63, Abdur Rehman 4-51. Pakistan A 2nd Innings 4-145 (R Mohmand 40, H Raza not out 50. Match drawn.