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Pakistan crush West Indies to win inaugural Over 40s Global cup
Misbah-ul-Haq, the former Pakistan national team captain, showcased his class with an exceptional century.
Karachi: Pakistan won the Over40s Global Cricket Cup after defeating the West Indies by a commanding 152 runs in a thrilling final match.
Pakistan set the stage for their victory by posting a formidable total of 329 runs on the board. Their innings was powered by stellar contributions from several key players.
Misbah-ul-Haq, the former Pakistan national team captain, showcased his class with an exceptional century. He played a scintillating innings, amassing 106 runs off just 93 balls, featuring six boundaries and an impressive seven sixes.
Hasan Raza greatly boosted Pakistan's score by scoring 68 runs, and veteran all-rounder Abdul Razzaq added 38 runs to the total.
Pakistan was able to set the West Indies a lofty goal thanks to their combined efforts.
However, the West Indies faced a formidable challenge in Pakistan's bowling attack, particularly the spin wizard Abdul Qadir. Qadir displayed his magic on the field, dismissing six West Indies players and causing significant disruptions in their batting lineup. His remarkable spell of bowling played a crucial role in Pakistan's victory.
The Pakistani bowling attack, especially the master of spin Abdul Qadir, presented the West Indies with a considerable challenge, nevertheless. Due to Qadir's on-field sorcery, six West Indies players were removed, which significantly messed up their batting order. Pakistan's victory was largely due to his superb bowling performance.
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