Ahmed Shehzad ton takes Pakistan to another comfortable win over http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 in St. Lucia
WI 220 50 overs PAK 223/3 48 overs
A measured hundred by, out of sorts opening batsman, Ahmed Shehzad, guided Pakistan to another comfortable win over the West Indies. The victory has given them a 2-0 lead in the five matche One Day International (ODI) series, and extends their run of consecutive
wins against the Caribbean Kings to 7.
In a recent run of matches starting from the quarter final at Mirpur, the Men in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Green-c60723 have had total dominance on the West Indians, who were once the masters of the game, who used to annihilate opposition.
However, off late they have been getting what they dished out in the 80s and early 90s and the facile win by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 is a continuation of that.
Including the quarter final clash, the Cornered Tigers have fashioned out three comprehensive wins against the Windies, by 10 wickets in the World Cup, and the first match of the on-going series by 8 wickets.
Only one bowler in these games has succeeded in dislodging the dominant top order of Pakistan, leg spinner, Devendra Bishoo, who took 2 wickets in the first game added another 2 in the second clash with the third wicket a run out.
Pakistan, who were set another modest target, were off to a sedate start. Mohammad Hafeez and Shehzad added 66 runs for the first wicket in 18.2 overs. Hafeez fell for 32 compiled off 51 balls, while Shehzad occupied the crease but went through a torrid
time after Hafeez’s dismissal, as he struggled to get the ball away.
He broke the shackles after reaching his half century and along with Asad http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shafiq-c89281 took Pakistan closer to the target.
Shafiq was run out attempting a risky single. However, any nerves that might have emerged in the Pakistani camp were quickly settled by the experienced Misbah Ul Haq, who gave good support to Shehzad as he closed in on his ton.
Shehzad reached his ton with a single, which ended a wretched run of form, which had threatened his place in the team for the tour. He was finally sent packing by Bishoo for an innings of 102 mustered off 148 balls.
Pakistan completed the chase on the last ball of the 48th over.
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