ICC World Cup 2019
Match 2 - Windies Vs Pakistan
Its for "Win"dies at Nottingham
First match of ICC world cup 2019 entertain fans alot. Both England and South Africa doesnt involve in any entertainment king of celebration. Still fans loved that game. Then think about the match played by Windies. Obviously they are the entertainers in world. They used to celebrate for every wicket, catch and century in their own manner. Whom ever it may either Gayle, Bravo or Russell. They never fail to entertain fans. After 1983 West Indies not have any significant world cup tournaments to remember except 1996 world cup. This year they have changed their name as "Windies". On the other side hub of fast bowlers, Pakistan entered this world cup after 10 consecutive loss in One day matches. Before the tournament they lost to England all 4 matches eventhough after scoring 300+ runs. But today both fight for their first win in this tournament. Fans expected a batting feast in this game. But it became feast only for Windies with only their favourite dish.
After the toss Windies captain Holder decided to bowl first. Windies had Cottrell, Thomas, Russell, Holder and Brathwaite as their bowling lineup. They didnt add their only spinner Ashley Nurse. But it didnt affect them. Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman and Imam Ul Haq opened the innings. From starting itself everything went wrong for Pakistan. Imam went pavilion for 2 runs by Cottrell. Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam only gave hope for Pakistan some overs. Both lost their wickets for 22 runs. Thats it except them no one crossed 20 runs. Hafeez and Riaz alone scored 16 and 18 runs as double figure. Remaining batmen not even crossed 10 runs. Oshane Thomas and Jason Holder completely crushed Pak batting lineup. Russell and Cottrell added some power to that crush. Pakistan went all out 105 runs in just 21.4 overs. Thomas took 4 wickets for 27 runs, holder got 3 wickets and Russell got 2 wickets.
Windies started the chase with a surprising opening pair Shai Hope with Chris Gayle. Everyone thought Hope will play at no 3, but his captain promoted him to hold innings so that Gayle can add more runs at powerplays. Unforunately Hope gone for 11 runs from Amir and Darren Bravo gone for duck in the same Amir's over. But Chris Gayle decided to hit and finish the match with less overs. So that they can keep their run rate at max. Gayle storm hit the entire Nottingham, he scored half century with 33 balls and got out. He also lost his wicket in Amir's over. Gayle scored 50 runs from 34 balls with 6 boundaries and 3 sixes. Nicholas Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer finished the match at 14th over itself. Pooran was in T20 mode i think, he smashed like Russell and scored 34 runs from 19 balls with 4 boundaries and 2 sixes which includes a winning Six that went maximum distance. Windies won the match by 7 wickets with 218 balls remaining. Only 3 bowlers bowled from Pakistan side Amir, Riaz and Hasan Ali. Both Ali and Riaz economy was near 10. Amir alone took 3 wickets with 4.0 as economy.
Even in T20 match, both teams will play 40 overs. But this entire match ends in just 35 overs. Both Windies captain and vice captain performed well in this match. This match ends with n 3 hour still cant believe it. Windies back with a bang after many season. But Pakistan???? they should think alot before playing next game. They selected a good XI in this match, but they forget experience matters in big tournaments. If they have added Shoaib Malik in XI, he may used his experience and trying to build partnership when Pakistan losing wickets continuously. Lets see how Pakistan will prepare themselves for next match.
Man of the Match: Oshane Thomas
Since June 1st is saturday weekend, two matches going to happen in ICC WC 2019. First match between the Black Caps with Sri Lankans. Second match between the defending Champions Australia with young Afghanistan.
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