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Pakistan thrash West Indies

February 20, 2004 20:49 IST
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Pakistan became one of only two sides to emerge from the group stage unbeaten, completing their stay in Khulna with a thumping 163 victory over West Indies.

In front of a 16,000 sell-out crowd, Pakistan made 251 for 9 in 50 overs after being put into bat by West Indies.

Jahangir Mirza top-scored with 92 and Usman Saeed contributed 40 against a West Indies attack that was without a still-unwell Ravi Rampaul.

The West Indies reply was over in 27.3 overs due mainly to a devastating opening burst from right-arm fast bowler Riaz Afridi. In 8.3 overs Afridi picked up five wickets for 28 runs with Tariq Mehmood (3 for 18) and Mansoor Amjad (2-12) providing able support as West Indies were all out for 88.

"We simply have to improve our batting as we have not been consistent enough," said West Indies captain Denesh Ramdin.

"We have enjoyed out time in Khulna, it has been fantastic here."

Pakistan coach Aqib Javed believes his side is in good shape to perform well in the Super League.

"We stuck to our game plan today and performed well," said Javed.

"I was pleased with our batting and bowling and I am looking forward to the Super League in Dhaka."

Afridi was named Man of the Match.

Pakistan and India are the only unbeaten sides in the tournament.

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