Pakistan remain unbeaten with thumping win

Pakistan became one of only two sides to emerge from the group stage unbeaten, completing their stay at Khulna with a thumping 163 victory over West Indies

Wisden Cricinfo staff

20-Feb-2004

Group D Pakistan 251 for 9 (Mirza 92, Saeed 40) beat West Indies 88 by 163 runs
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Pakistan became one of only two sides to emerge from the group stage unbeaten, completing their stay at Khulna with a thumping 163 victory over West Indies. In front of a packed crowd, Pakistan scored 251 for 9 in 50 overs after being put in. Jahangir Mirza top-scored with 92, and Usman Saeed contributed 40 against a West Indies attack that was without Ravi Rampaul, who was feeling unwell.

The West Indies reply was over in 27.3 overs due mainly to a devastating opening burst from Riaz Afridi, who took 5 for 28 runs with Tariq Mehmood and Mansoor Amjad providing able support as West Indies were skittled out for 88.

"We simply have to improve our batting as we have not been consistent enough," said Denesh Ramdin, West Indies' captain. "We have enjoyed out time in Khulna, it has been fantastic here."

Aqib Javed, Pakistan's coach, said he thought his side were in good shape going into the Super League. "We stuck to our game plan today and performed well," he said. "I was pleased with our batting and bowling and I am looking forward to the Super League in Dhaka."