Shafiq decides to turn into umar Akmal for fun and has a big heave to the leg side and edges it to third man. Pakistan complete a comprehensive victory here.
West Indies vs Pakistan, 1st ODI at Gros Islet, Apr 23 2011 - Ball by Ball Commentary
RESULT
1st ODI, Gros Islet, April 23, 2011, Pakistan tour of West Indies
221/6
(41.3/50 ov, T:222) 222/2
Pakistan won by 8 wickets (with 51 balls remaining)
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The spinners strangled West Indies, who limped to 221 before Pakistan batted serenely to achieve the target without any fuss.
Hang on for the quotes from the post-match ceremony
Sammy: "We dug ourselves into a hole when the spinners were bowling. we have to come better in the next game. i was surprised to see the spin and bounce in this wicket; we have to work in nets and come back on monday. We need to show more intent. We need more work in the nets with Dessie (desmond haynes). We will look to improve. We didnt get line and length, too many boundary balls .."
Afridi: "When Sammy said he wanted to bat, I was very happy. The boys did a great job. I did expect the pitch to turn; there was moisture on it and I know my boys are capable of doing it. Wahab is very talented; He did well agianst India ... he should be more focussed on his bowling;. Misbah proved that he is still alive and doing a great job!"
Man of the match is Hafeez: "I am doing hard work in the nets with the coaches. I am grateful to the coaches. The role given to me .. the captain is using me well. i try to restrict the batsman and I am getting the wickets with that. I just want to continue this form and contribute to the team. I am very happy that the team is doing well."
That's it from us/. Alvida!
41.3
1
Roach to Shafiq, 1 run
41.2
2
Roach to Shafiq, 2 runs
on the middle and leg, angling in, flicked away to the deep to collect two more and tie up the score.
41.1
1
Roach to Misbah, 1 run
leans forward to play this to the leg side for a single
end of over 415 runs
PAK: 218/2CRR: 5.31 • RRR: 0.44
Misbah-ul-Haq72 (89b 5x4 1x6)
Asad Shafiq58 (74b 7x4)
Dwayne Bravo 8-1-36-0
Kemar Roach 9-0-54-0
40.6
1
Dwayne Bravo to Misbah, 1 run
short in length, cut down to third man
Sabeen: "@Ahad I kinda think Pakistan need a combination of Akmal's and Shafiq's styles. Akmal is perfect for the last few overs and the batting powerplay. He adds excitement to the line up specially when Afridi isn't performing with the bat."
40.5
1
Dwayne Bravo to Shafiq, 1 run
short in length, dabbed towards square-leg for a single
40.4
1
Dwayne Bravo to Misbah, 1 run
drives this to long-on for a single
40.3
•
Dwayne Bravo to Misbah, no run
shortish delivery, cut to point
40.2
1
Dwayne Bravo to Shafiq, 1 run
on the middle stump line, turned to midwicket for a single
Ahad: "if only asad could teach some of that coolness and that application to umar akmal, this pakistan middle-order could be one to look out for!"
40.1
1
Dwayne Bravo to Misbah, 1 run
overpitched on middle and leg, flicked away for a single
Just 9 more now.
end of over 404 runs
PAK: 213/2CRR: 5.32 • RRR: 0.90
Asad Shafiq56 (72b 7x4)
Misbah-ul-Haq69 (85b 5x4 1x6)
Kemar Roach 9-0-54-0
Dwayne Bravo 7-1-31-0
39.6
•
Roach to Shafiq, no run
gets back to defend the short of length delivery
39.5
1
Roach to Misbah, 1 run
slower one, fullish, turned wide of midwicket
39.4
2
Roach to Misbah, 2 runs
the pulls keep coming from the house of Misbah. He rocks back to pull this to wide midwicket region
39.3
•
Roach to Misbah, no run
leans forward to defend to the off side
39.2
1
Roach to Shafiq, 1 run
flicks this away to deep backward square-leg
39.1
•
Roach to Shafiq, no run
moves forward to defend this to the on side
end of over 3910 runs
PAK: 209/2CRR: 5.35 • RRR: 1.18
Asad Shafiq55 (69b 7x4)
Misbah-ul-Haq66 (82b 5x4 1x6)
Dwayne Bravo 7-1-31-0
Kemar Roach 8-0-50-0
38.6
1
Dwayne Bravo to Shafiq, 1 run
short and wide, Asad reached out, way outside off, and carved it up and over point!
38.5
1
Dwayne Bravo to Misbah, 1 run
outside off stump, shortish, cut away for a single
38.4
1
Dwayne Bravo to Shafiq, 1 run
drifts to the pads, flicked away for a single
38.3
2
Dwayne Bravo to Shafiq, 2 runs
Another bouncer outside off, Shafiq arched back, got the arms up and upper cut it over backward point
38.3
1w
Dwayne Bravo to Shafiq, 1 wide
gets forward to defend to the off side
38.2
4
Dwayne Bravo to Shafiq, FOUR runs
Slasher Shafiq! lovely shot this. it was the short delivery outside off and Asad stood on his toes and unfurled a skillful upper cut over to third man boundary. Fifty up! Very serene knock.
Ahsan: "It's my request: Please don't compare a veteran of 17 matches to Younis because: 1. You can't justify it 2. It will add pressure on youngsters. We saw that in the case of Muhammad Amir when he was compared to the great Wasim Akram.."
38.1
•
Dwayne Bravo to Shafiq, no run
on the off stump line, defended towards covers
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