West Indies, winning the toss, invited Pakistan to bat. And as usual the entire top order line of Pakistan crumbled against the West Indian bowlers as Nasir (6), Shehzad (5), Hafeez (1) and Asad (0) returned to pavilion with their pathetic batting score. Holder was the man responsible for their dismal who took four wickets for just 13 runs.
It was Misbah who stood on the crease adding valuable 52. But then came Boom Boom Afridi, who was sacked for the ICC world cup, and scored an impressive 76 off 55 balls and helped Pakistan a comfortable target of 224.
But worst was yet to come. When the hosts came in to bat, Afridi struck with his tremendous bowling and dismantled seven West Indians for mere 12 runs. Although the first three wickets were taken by Misbah and Irfan, with Gayle(1 - run out Misbah), Charles (0) and Bravo (5) by Irfan, it was Afridi who took the toll of the West Indians and sent them packing one after the other and in just 41 overs, the entire host team was out for shameful 98 score.
Obviously, Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) was the unanimous choice for the Player of the match award for his immense batting and his mercurial best-ever ODI bowling figures by a Pakistani, and the second best overall.
Pakistan plays second of the five ODIs at the same venue on 16th July. The 5-ODI series will be followed by two T20Is.
Pakistan plays second of the five ODIs at the same venue on 16th July. The 5-ODI series will be followed by two T20Is.
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