In a low scoring game, the West Indies struggled over the winning line as they reached their target of 171 in the 41st over after losing eight wickets. Pakistan's Misbah hit an unbeaten 96* but was completely let down by his team-mates as only Jamshed, who hit fifty, was able to reach double figures in their innings. They were bowled out for 170 after 48 overs before the West Indies got off to a poor start themselves. It was eventually left to Ramdin and Roach to see the West Indies across the winning line after a batting collapse of their own.
The West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl first in their opening encounter with Pakistan. It looked as though it was a great decision as Pakistan began awfully to their campaign as the West Indies reduced them to 15-3 in the seventh over. Farhat (2) only lasted five balls before being caught from a thick outside edge, Hafeez (4) lasted nine balls before being bowled by Roach whilst Shafiq (0) only lasted four balls as Roach ripped through the top order and take three early wickets. Jamshed and Misbah gave Pakistan some much needed stability as they put on a sizeable partnership of 90 runs. However, Jamshed (50) was caught in the field and this led to a complete batting collapse for Pakistan as they lost their next six wickets for only 55 runs. Malik (0) suffered a golden duck before Akmal (2) edged behind. Riaz (6) and Ajmal (2) were both run out before Khan (0) edged into the slips. A poor display from Pakistan was finally over after Irfan (2) was caught at short leg as they finished on 170 all out after 48 overs. If it wasn't for Misbah's unbeaten 96*, Pakistan would have been extremely embarrassed today.
With a small target of 171, the West Indies got off to a similarly poor start to Pakistan. Charles (9) was caught off a top edge whilst Bravo (0) edged behind to leave the West Indies 15-2 in the fifth over. The dangerous Gayle was dismissed for 39 after being bowled by Ajmal before Sarwan (1) quickly followed through an edge behind to leave the West Indies on 81-4. Samuels (30) was stumped by Hafeez in the 25th over before Pollard (30) edged behind as the West Indies continued to lose wickets. Bravo (19) was then out lbw before Narine (11) edged behind, leaving West Indies 165-8. There was still hope for Pakistan as they only needed two more wickets to win. However, the West Indies remained calm and collected as Ramdin (11*) and Roach (5*) scored the required six runs to claim victory by two wickets.
Performance of the Day: Kemar Roach for taking three important wickets and scoring the winning runs.
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