Pakistan insist their lowly ODI ranking isn't a fair reflection of their true talent as they attempt to notch a rare series victory in Australia.
The five-match ODI series between top-ranked Australia and No.8 Pakistan is locked at 1-1, heading into Thursday's clash at the WACA Ground.
Pakistan, who are even ranked below minnows Bangladesh in the ODI standings, are riding a wave of confidence following their six-wicket victory at the MCG on Sunday.
It was their first victory in any format against Australia in Australia since 2005, ending a 16-match losing run.
Pakistan spinner Imad Wasim says his team are full of belief they can pull off a series win.
"I personally believed before coming to this tour that we could beat any team in the world in shorter formats, because our team combination is very good," Wasim said.
"Number eight in the world ... that's the ranking, but our side is better than that.
"If you don't believe you can beat any opposition, there's no point coming here.
"We are here to beat them. We are here to play good cricket. We are here to fight."
Wasim has been a key contributor for Pakistan this series, returning figures of 2-35 and 2-37.
He said the absence of Australian stars Mitchell Starc (rested) and Mitch Marsh (shoulder) at the WACA would be a big boost for his team.
"Starc is a world-class bowler and Mitchell Marsh is a great allrounder," Wasim said.
"Marsh has been a match winner for Australia, and Starc as we all know is the best bowler in the world in all formats.
"It's a good thing for us.
"But Australia have good back-up bowlers, and I think they're going to come hard at us, and we're going to be ready for it."
