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West Indies bounce back with 150-run rout of Pakistan

Andre Russell's all-round performance guides the Caribbean side to a 150-run victory

Web Desk/afp February 21, 2015

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle (C) hits out against the Pakistan bowling during their 2015 Cricket World Cup Group B match in Christchurch on February 21, 2015. PHOTO: AFP

CHRISTCHURCH: A revitalised West Indies cashed in on a sensational Pakistan batting collapse to notch their first victory of the World Cup by 150 runs at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday.

The Caribbean cricketers scored 310-6, with 115 runs coming in a swashbuckling final 10 overs involving Lendl Simmons, Andre Russell and Darren Sammy.

He can bat, he can bowl and he can take selfies! Check out @Russell12A on the #TwitterMirror #PAKvWI https://t.co/4a1PflVZvr
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 21, 2015

Pakistan in reply crumbled to their second straight defeat when they were all out for 160, failing to recover after the top four wickets fell in the first four overs for just one run, the worst start in one-day international history.

Misbahul Haq: They bowled really well, we couldn’t adjust to the conditions http://t.co/alUXAaRKOG #PAKvWI #CWC15
— Tribune Sports (@ETribuneSports) February 21, 2015

The West Indies, meanwhile, blocked out memories of their shock first up loss to Ireland as six batsmen posted scores of 30 or more.

Denesh Ramdin top scored with 51, Simmons added 50 to go with his first match century, Darren Bravo scored 49, Russell smashed 42 off 17 balls while Marlon Samuels and Sammy chimed in with 38 and 30 respectively.

Here is how things stand after #PAKvWI today. #cwc15 pic.twitter.com/GFM8drgr9M
— ICC (@ICC) February 21, 2015

Bravo was unfortunate not to reach what would have been his 17th ODI half-century when he was forced to retire hurt with a pulled hamstring.

It was the second time he required medical treatment after being dazed earlier in the innings when a powerful throw from Younis Khan hit him on the side of the helmet as he scrambled through for a single.

.@westindies on top here in Christchurch and fans from both teams enjoy some friendly banter! #PAKvWI https://t.co/y5TPe8PWl9
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 21, 2015

Pakistan's reply was in trouble when two wicket fell in their first over. At four down it was serious and at five for 25 in the 11th it was all but over.

Pakistan captain Misbahul Haq walks off after being dismissed by the West Indies. PHOTO: AFP

When the rout was complete, Jerome Taylor had figures of three for 15 and Russell three for 33 Taylor, Russell and captain Jason Holder had steamed in with an aggression that had been absent from the West Indies armoury of late.

West Indies batsman Darren Bravo collapses with a leg injury. PHOTO: AFP

Back-to-back defeats to India and West Indies have left Pakistan at the bottom of Pool B while the West Indies chances of making the top four to qualify for they play-offs improved considerably.

While the West Indies batting showed substance lacking in their recent matches, they were assisted by Pakistan having a miserable day in the field compounded by four dropped catches.

Dwayne Smith, on 12, was dropped by Nasir Jamshed off Mohammad Irfan although Irfan was immediately compensated with his next delivery which removed Chris Gayle for four.

The West Indies icon with the "master-blaster" reputation has averaged a mere 14.42 over 19 innings in the 20 months since his last century.

Irfan was guilty of a dropped catch when he gave Simmons a life on 45 while Shahid Afridi spilled Bravo on 46 and Samuels on 29.
On a gloomy day for Pakistan, Jamshed played little part.

He left the field after dropping Smith in the fifth over and took no further part in the West Indies innings although he was seen getting additional batting practice in the nets.

But that was to no avail. He was gone without scoring when he lobbed the second ball from Taylor to Russell at short midwicket.

Taylor finished off the opening over with Younis Khan caught behind for a duck and in his next over dismissed Haris Sohail to have the impressive figures of two overs, three wickets and one run.

Holder bagged his first wicket of the tournament when he had Ahmed Shahzad caught in the gully for one in his first over.

West Indies captain Jason Holder (R) celebrates with teammates Denesh Ramdin (C) and Chris Gayle (L) after dismissing Pakistan batsman Ahmed Shehzad. PHOTO: AFP

Here is how fans showed their devastation after the match.

https://twitter.com/fakingnews/status/569028849188544513

LOL :p #PAKvWI #WC2015 pic.twitter.com/wyqHX6RThc
— Dekh Bhai™ (@dekh_bhai_) February 21, 2015

COMMENTS (62)

Bahadurkhan | 9 years ago | Reply Dear pakistani fans Times will change. Remember 1975 World Cup. India 136 in 60 over versus England 333. Srilankan perform better than india. Pakistan had zaheer, asif Masood, imran, mustak Mohammed, Sadik Mohammed, Miandad,, sarfraz. And other stars. It reach semi final India 42 all out in 74, and 81 all out versus West Indies chasing 125. At same time India won chasing 404 in last innings versus West Indies. Pl don't put undue pressure on pakistani team. Regds

sall90 | 9 years ago | Reply A 100% fixed.

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Sid | 9 years ago | Reply @zara: India defeated South africa by 130 runs. Now chillax :)

Andy | 9 years ago | Reply @zara: Haha haha - India beat RSA in a spectacular fashion. So yeah, go ahead and chillax...

Abhishek | 9 years ago | Reply @zara: India has won the match against SA by 130 runs. Now, would you do something that you were proposing to do for Pakistan since I am Indian?

bahadurkhan | 9 years ago | Reply please remember indias 136 in 60 overs in 1975, Pakistan had Imran, zaheer, asif masiod, sarfaraz, came upto semi final. time changes everything.

Bharat R | 9 years ago | Reply Consolation can be taken from the fact that India did not hand out the most crushing defeat in the first round of ICC 2015 with the further hope that India may lose at some time in Round 1 making it all bearable in Pakistan.

ayush | 9 years ago | Reply i was going to take bath when Pakistani openers came on the field and untill my buckets get fill up they loat 4....and was thinking that untill i bath presentation ceremony will also wined up.....seriously worst performance by any team at the starting of inning.....in 2003 world cup even Bangladesh was 2-4 in firat over when chaminda vass took a hat-trick in his first over......grow up pakistan players .....

Ibrar | 9 years ago | Reply @Uday Kulkarni: @Zara No doubt w...e love seeing India loose ... just as Indians enjoy our loss. No pathetic analogy. We will start appreciating Indian wins the day we feel India has moved away from its rusty pathetic attitude. You need to do quite a v bit growing before you look clean !!

rkfromny | 9 years ago | Reply Pl ask for UN intervention.. !!

prabhjyot singh madan | 9 years ago | Reply Pakistan lost to west Indies !!! Ireland is in semis definitely

NADEEM | 9 years ago | Reply Takor on red swelled statement of Pakistan please rather rubbing salt

NADEEM | 9 years ago | Reply West Indies has kick hard on Pakistan statement its red and swelling as well

Mohammad Ali Siddiqui | 9 years ago | Reply After Pakistan lost against Indian cricket team, I did not bother to wake up at 03:00 hrs today morning to watch Pakistan-West Indies Cricket Match. I had a good full night sleep, as well as my all family members. Thanks to the Pakistani Cricket Team first and opening performance that has laid down the foundation for me not to watch any more cricket match till the entire World Cup is over.

Uday Kulkarni | 9 years ago | Reply @zara: Yes India will or may lose tomorrow but what has that got to do with the loss of Pakistan team ? Are you saying that it is OK to lose so miserably as long as India also loses >? What a pathetic analogy ?

GuestReader | 9 years ago | Reply @zara: said 'Guys tomorrow India will loose in a similar fashion. So, chillax.' Didn't India already beat Pakistanis, Zara? So hopefully you are chillaxed. Now go back to praying. Hope you meant 'lose' instead of 'loose'. Stick to Pakistani language.

Nasir | 9 years ago | Reply @kickass: sure we can blame zidari as well , however the same type of people that attacked the Sri lankans also killed his wife - so he has probably learned his lesson. The bottom line is until mullahs are bought under control no international cricket will take place in Pakistan. As a result we will see more results like this

Bobb Mack | 9 years ago | Reply @sceptic: You can not be blamed for your concerns. More money perhaps comes from an India-Pak event which, given their current leverage, means Indians being favs....but perhaps only when playing Pakistan. SA or Australia would not accept that lying down even with incentives. Many cricket fans are now getting increasingly concerned that Empires , in a bid to maintain their employment and perks, would get more actively involved in corruption. Remember how the review went against Akmal in the match against India.

Ih | 9 years ago | Reply Time for soul searching for players? Do you really believe you belong in international arena? How many options Doyou have from15 players ? Is Bhatti or Adil better than others ? Who will replace Younus other than Sarfraz. you donot have another batsman in 15 persons.only spinner brought is Yasir. What an unholy mess. I need to adopt another team to watch . May be Srilankan . Other three .........

Bobb Mack | 9 years ago | Reply @zara: You are a dear daughter of Pakistan! Also may be if you give some hint on what "special" you would do for Pak victory, the boys may gain some inspiration and momentum before their next effort. his could particularly help those who are susceptible to panic attacks. We love our players when they perform. If they do not win their next match the ICC should require them to re-qualify for any future world cup.

Tahseen Sheikh | 9 years ago | Reply In ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, all teams are playing for Scoring Point BUT Pakistan team is the only one which has no mean of SCORING POINT. They are just playing , playing , playing with Nation Heart and their ZAMEER.

Ash | 9 years ago | Reply @zara: Hahaha I was about to write that comment .. Don't worry tomorrow see india loose badly

kickass | 9 years ago | Reply @Nasir: Don't blame the Mullahs but Asif Zardari and PPP during whose time Srilankan Team was attacked and his Police could not catch the attackers. It all happened in broad day light in front of TV Cameras. You made that idiot your President who has run away now again for reasons we all know.

imran | 9 years ago | Reply well atleast they are consistent..... look at the bright side no unpredictability anymore

praveen | 9 years ago | Reply @zakir hus: Grow up Man.

A-No.1 | 9 years ago | Reply Village bumpkins. No amount of coaching is going to help. The team needs university graduates who may have the capability of absorbing, learning and improvising.

String | 9 years ago | Reply Pak should be happy, as these 15 men already have so much money , even they lost and could not earn more money its ok , people should not worry for these rich 15 men and few bosses!! Shaid Afradi and other are not professional cricketer , They are business man and run own restaurant at MM Alam road lahore ,, where they spend most of time to run business in Lahore , however they play cricket on basis of his previous life practice and experience ... These 11 men of Pakistani team r most of them have own private business therefore they could represent Pak as full time professional cricketer nation should worry for lose of these rich 11 men https://www.facebook.com/Splice.Rest...y.ShahidAfridi No where in international sports one will find businessman as sports man to represent country ,, it can only happen in Pakistan.. corruption is worst object in any society ... However one benefit of corruption is it bring the lazy 11 men team in Pak .. and Pak lost early in tournament, which will save billions of hour to nation , which they r going to give these 15 men.. which will help these 15 men and few Bosses toearn more, as they get all viewership Cricket destroy the sports culture of Pak ,.... news paper and whole Pak media just promote cricket . 50% of the Pak population(consist on women) love to watch cricket on TV most of time.. when a child born in any family , He/she saw, the mother love cricket , than that baby start to play cricket in pak and other sports get no time and young rich boz... before 1970 Pak was best in most of the sports but than cricket came and occupy the whole media and TV and it kills the other sports ..

zakir hus | 9 years ago | Reply All matches fixed by RAW & MOSSAD

oBSERVER | 9 years ago | Reply No one is talking about the group behind all this! There is this Shehryar who is managed by PML N's Najm Sethi who is managed by the Nawaz tola! PCB Chairman lied like a true politician about Team affairs. He did the same when he was in the same job during Musharaf regime and ensured Bharatis won.A die hard Bharati with a die hard No. 2 Sethi.

Cricfan | 9 years ago | Reply Instead of sneaking back in twos and threes, let these grossly over paid all the team members and management come back together in broad day light to Pakistan and let us see how the people wellcome them.

Mussadique | 9 years ago | Reply It is not the team to be blamed, but selectors, who failed to found winning players. So please nobody say wrong things to players.

Bairooni Haath | 9 years ago | Reply .....this match was fixed, conspiracy by India destroy our cricket...otherwise, our talented team will never lose a single match.......

Azfar | 9 years ago | Reply Nepotism combined with selfish attitude at its best. Why on earth would you bowl first when you know you suck in chasing targets. Something is not right. It stinks.

Adnan Siddiqi | 9 years ago | Reply Expected results so far. Whoever thought otherwise was living in Lala Land. @reality check, By mentioning money, you are alluding that our team comprises of super star players who can win against any team any day of the week but don't do so because of corruption and lure of money. Do you seriously think that any punter worth his salt would want to bet his precious money on a bunch of mules?

Nasir | 9 years ago | Reply Hi all , please do not blame the players - it's not their fault. Pakistan has been starved of international cricket at home and starved of playing in tournaments such as IPL. Blame the mullahs who created this situation for us and the judiciary who cannot convict terrorists or even our own players for fixing games - we had to rely on England to convict them , just as we rely on Usa to take care of our mullah problem.

Aarvey | 9 years ago | Reply @Aschraful Makhlooq: Still wondering how the moderator has let this comment pass. Was he trying to express himself in Martian. Did the moderator understand what was said?

sathyam | 9 years ago | Reply i am an Indian. Honestly i would support Pakistan team , if India is not their opponent. But is quite disspointing to see the way the batsmen perform. i think it has something to do with their lack of exposure to competitve cricket. I would support early resumption of India Pakistan series.

jj | 9 years ago | Reply WE WANT CAPTAIN LIKE ...GREAT KHAN i.e IMRAN KHAN.

Parvez | 9 years ago | Reply Our cricket teams performance is a true reflection of our country's leadership........blaming the players is just a cosmetic diversion

Indian | 9 years ago | Reply Humiliated by 150 runs by a side that the Irish defeated in 45 overs.

Last Word | 9 years ago | Reply A pathetic performance by Pakistan gives one of the minnows to reach the Q/F. The fielding coach stand against the three players was vindicated as as two out of them spilled three catches between them. The players indulging in indiscipline and showing casual attitude should either be shown the door or made to sit outside for couple of matches and only then standard of cricket will improve in Pakistan.

Shehryar | 9 years ago | Reply @TahseenSheikh Absolutely right! Play with specialists. 6 batsmen including specialist keeper and 5 bowlers. The 7th batsman is not helping. If we are going to lose, then lose with the right combination.

sceptic | 9 years ago | Reply i'm not a conspiracty theorist but there's more to this world cup than just sport. there's definitely big money involved and one team's going to the top. the country that brings the most viewers would win this world cup. wanna know who that is?

zara | 9 years ago | Reply Wait for something special from me if Pakistan wins next match. I will do anything for our boys to perform. Love Pakistan from my heart.

raisani | 9 years ago | Reply We will win the world cup. 1992, we had a similar start. Inshah Allah, cup is ours this time. Turn around will start when we decimate south Africa. In 1992, we just won one match against Zimbabwe and we qualified. Same story here. Come on Pakistan, let's support our players. Pakistan zindabad.

Sodomite | 9 years ago | Reply @reality check: I think you have a point. I am thinking on the same lines as all seniors retire after the WC. One last bash??

zara | 9 years ago | Reply Guys tomorrow India will loose in a similar fashion. So, chillax.

Hatim | 9 years ago | Reply We should all thank Mr. Sethi for this. Finally, we will have a Pakistani ICC president.

Iqbal | 9 years ago | Reply Not a single (cricket enriched)karachi born player in the starting eleven, just mind boggling. Praying for the cricket team to get humiliated in the remaining matches too. Something revolutionary needs to happen to pakistan cricket cause these PCB paindoos ain't got no shame, they themselves won't peacefully leave pakistan cricket alone.

Arshad Mirza | 9 years ago | Reply Pakistan at this point should stop playing any international cricket. Also, the salary of the players should be tied to how many runs they make per match or how many wickets/catches they take per match. That should fix things a bit.

Viking Star | 9 years ago | Reply Poor team selection again and very poor captaincy by Misbah. When even a child knows how poor Pakistan is at chasing, why on earth he opted to bowl first? Sarfaraz should have been the wicket keeper and opener. Younus should have been in the middle order instead of 1 down. Nasir Jamshed never deserves a place. Pakistan team does need some psychiatric treatment.

Mirza | 9 years ago | Reply It is not a matter of one or two players the whole team failed. We do not have top batting order at all no matter who we try. We do not have test class spinner and we are not willing to give youngsters a chance in presence of our super star. By changing one or two players is not going to change the results. We are in denial and continue to blame everybody but the actual players who failed. The best part of the match was West Indies dismantled our great idols and super stars. We love individuals and mythical characters not the young players. The two fifties Pakistanis scored when it was of no significance. As long as Akmals are behind the stumps opposing batsmen have no pressure and they have nine lives. Not only Pakistan has to prepare a young team they also have to nurture a captain before Misbah retires.

reality check | 9 years ago | Reply money speaks louder than words. i hope you know what i mean by that.

Riyaz Khan | 9 years ago | Reply *Some thing wrong... This is not the real performance of Either Pak or WI.. Again telling the all Some thing wrong.. To be investigated seriously.. *

H Chaudry | 9 years ago | Reply Shameless performance. Misbah a weak captain though makes run. Time for every one over 30 to go. Lose but lose with young players. Team needs to be rebuild.

ajeet | 9 years ago | Reply It was good performance by the tail enders of the Pakistani team. I felt they wouldn't cross 50 at half time.

EmmEss | 9 years ago | Reply I think based on our current performance next time pakistani team should play the qualifiers with the minnows and if they manage to beat them(Which i seriously doubt) only then they should be allowed to play the world cup. Its heart breaking every time they go down with a spineless performance.In every match when others are batting it seems a flat wicket but when our heroes show up to bat it seems that they are batting on a different track altogether the wicket starts to do all sorts of things......The only catch our team is interested in is the central contract everything else they tend to drop.....they have butter fingers or what ? What do i say about the bowling attack... well they got a well deserved pounding for bowling short.After india Pak match experts were praising Yasir Shah they saw some spark in him and today knowing that windies are not that great against spinners he was seen warming the bench. I wonder what Mr. Waqar younus's job is here .... couldn't he send a message to his dimwits during the match to bowl fuller....where has the yorkers gone sir? have they died with yours and wasim akrams career? And Puh.....lease stop your team from taking horrendous selfies they look more like wanna be's then athletes.

Aschraful Makhlooq | 9 years ago | Reply By watching Pakistan cricket team's the most worst ever performance I would write,id est,Indian ad is much the best and accurate India media made for Pakistan in which a Pakistani couldn't celebrate victory and Pakistani media declared that ad blood blowing ad because Pakistan cricket team is performing exactly according to the that ad.This has been the most difficult even impossible for Pakistan cricket team to reach quarterfinals by seeing the present Pakistan cricket team's performance.Pakistan vs West Indies match was being seemed fixed and club cricket team's performance is many times best than Pakistan cricket team....

nirmit | 9 years ago | Reply Where are the proponents of conspiracy theory when good, almighty and capable Pakistan lost against India!!! Hello is any one there??

Ih | 9 years ago | Reply Oh, what a sorry performance. I doubt this team will reach quarter finals. I am still thinking about any high light of this match? If any body can detect it, please write about it

SEAsian | 9 years ago | Reply I enjoyed watching the game. It was fun even though it was one-sided. I really believe Pakistan belongs in the league of UAE, Scotland, Afghanistan and Maldives. They should be made to qualify for the next World Cup.

Tahseen Sheikh | 9 years ago | Reply Result as expected. Poor decision after winning the toss. Poor captaincy again. Two matches along with different experiments. Now play with regular wicketkeeper, opener, bowler no part timer either.

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