Brisbane, June 9: Australia warmed up for a three-match one-day cricket series against Pakistan with a 72-run win over state team Queensland in a limited-overs match on Sunday.

Australia scored 226 for seven off their 40 overs with opener Matthew Hayden top-scoring with 78 and Jimmy Maher contributing 60.

Ricky Ponting's team then restricted Queensland to 154 for eight in reply. Leg-spinner Shane Warne finished with 2-19 from his eight overs while pace pair Glenn McGrath (2-25) and Brett Lee (2-27) were also impressive.

Australia open the three-match series against Pakistan at Colonial Stadium in Melbourne on Wednesday.

The second match will be played at the same venue on Saturday with the third game at the Gabba in Brisbane on June 19.