Pakistan Level the Series Winning Second Test by 196 Runs - - Taufeeq Umar was Named Man of the Match

SAINT KITTS (May 24) - - Pakistan level the two-test series against West Indies by winning the second test by 196 runs here at Warner Park, Basseterre. Toufeeq Umar was named man of the match for his brilliant 135 in second innings.

Pakistan v West Indies - Man of the Match: Taufeeq Umar (135)

Summary of the match:

Pakistan (1^st Innings) - 272/10

            Batting: Azhar Ali (67), Umar Akmal (56), Tanveer Ahmed (57)

            Bowling: Ravi Rampaul (Wickets 3), Devendra Bishoo (Wickets 3)

West Indies (1^st Innings) - 223/10

            Batting: Marlon Samuels (57), Ravi Rampaul (32*)

            Bowling: Muhammad Hafeez (Wickets 3), Saeed Ajmal (Wickets 3)

Pakistan (2^nd Innings) – 377/6 dec.

            Batting: Taufeeq Umar (135), Misbah-ul-Haq (102*), Azhar Ali (53)

            Bowling: Devendra Bishoo (Wickets 2), Darren Sammy (Wicket 1)

West Indies (2^nd Innings) - 230/10

            Batting: Darren Bravo (50), Darren Sammy (41), Brendan Nash (30)

            Bowling: Abrur Rehan (Wickets 4), saeed Ajmal (Wickets 3)

Pakistan v West Indies (2nd Test) - - Pakistan 180/6 at Stumps on Day 1 (Summary of the Day)

Saint Kitts (May 20) - - Pakistan batting toppled after they decided to bat first after winning the toss. Openers Taufeeq Umar and Muhammad Hafeez fell cheaply after scoring 11 and 8 respectively. Asad Shafiq went back to pavilion without scoring any score.

Azhar Ali (67) and Umar Akmal (56) played good knocks to save Pakistan from complete destruction. Muhammad Salman and Abdur Rehman were on the crease when Umpires decided to finish the day one game due to bad light. Pakistan were 180/6 at the stumps on Day 1.

Batting summary of Pakistan is presented below:

West Indies bowlers never let Pakistani batsmen to play freely; Ravi Rampaul, especially bowled brilliantly early on in the innings and grabbed first three wickets of Pakistan. 

Summary of the Wes Indies bowlers is given hereunder:

Pakistan lost first three wickets on just 24 on the board. Azhar Ali and skipper Misbah-ul-Haq added forty runs in fifth wicket partnership; but Misbah lost his wicket on 74.  Then Azhar Ali and Umar Akmal collected 93 precious runs before Umar Akmal falls on 167 and then Azhar himself got out on 176.

Summary of Fall of Wickets is given here:

Pak v WI (Second Test): Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat - Live Score Updates, Final Squads and Brief Preview

SAINT KITTS (May 20) – Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bat on a pitch which has grass on it and is expected to help seamers early on in the innings.

Pakistan is ready to avenge West Indies for Guyana test defeat. Pakistan has lost the low-scoring first test by 40 runs courtesy to their bad to worst batting performance in both of the innings.

Former Pakistan batting greats have called on the national team to step up their game in the batting department in the second Test against the West Indies if they want to level the 2-test series.

On the other hand, West Indies got the required moral booster with the victory in the first test after losing the ODI series by 3-2. They are even confident to sweep the test series by winning the second test starting today (Friday) at Warner Park.

West Indies have replaced opening batsman Devon Smith with teenager Kraigg Brathwaite for the second test. The 18-year-old Barbadian opener Brathwaite is the only change in the 13-man squad as the home team aim to win only their third test series in the last seven years.

For the live score updates, CLICK HERE. 

Following final eleven-member squads for both teams:

Pakistan (Playing XI): Taufeeq Umar, Mohammad Hafeez, Azhar Ali, Asad Shafiq, Misbah-ul-Haq(c), Umar Akmal, Mohammad Salman(w), Abdur Rehman, Wahab Riaz, Saeed Ajmal, Tanvir Ahmed

West Indies (Playing XI): Kraigg Brathwaite, Lendl Simmons, Darren Bravo, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Brendan Nash, Marlon Samuels, Carlton Baugh(w), Darren Sammy(c), Ravi Rampaul, Devendra Bishoo

Pakistan v West Indies: 2nd Test Starts Today (Friday/May 20) - - Live Streaming, Probable Squads and Updates

Pakistan v West Indies: 2nd Test Starts Today (Friday/May 20)

SAINT KITTS (May 20) – Pakistan is ready to avenge West Indies for Guyana test defeat. Pakistan has lost the low-scoring first test by 40 runs courtesy to their bad to worst batting performance in both of the innings.

Former Pakistan batting greats have called on the national team to step up their game in the batting department in the second Test against the West Indies if they want to level the 2-test series.

On the other hand, West Indies got the required moral booster with the victory in the first test after losing the ODI series by 3-2. They are even confident to sweep the test series by winning the second test starting today (Friday) at Warner Park.

West Indies have replaced opening batsman Devon Smith with teenager Kraigg Brathwaite for the second test. The 18-year-old Barbadian opener Brathwaite is the only change in the 13-man squad as the home team aim to win only their third test series in the last seven years.

For the live score updates, CLICK HERE. 

Following are the available players for both the teams to choose the final eleven:

West Indies squad

DJG Sammy*, BP Nash, CS Baugh†, D Bishoo, KC Brathwaite, DM Bravo, S Chanderpaul, FH Edwards, R Rampaul, KAJ Roach, MN Samuels, RR Sarwan, LMP Simmons

Pakistan squad

Misbah-ul-Haq*, Abdur Rehman, Asad Shafiq, Azhar Ali, Hammad Azam, Junaid Khan, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Salman†, Saeed Ajmal, Tanvir Ahmed, Taufeeq Umar, Umar Akmal, Umar Gul, Wahab Riaz, Younis Khan

Pakistan v West Indies (1st Test) - - Day 3 Summary: Pakistan 80/3 and need 139 more with 7 wickets in hand

GUYANA – Pakistan v West Indies (1^st Test, Day 3): West Indies all out for 152 in the second innings and consolidated the lead of 218, courtesy to the last wicket partnership of 48 runs between Devendra Bishoo and Shivnarine Chanderpaul. Chanderpaul top scored with his unbeaten 36 while Bishoo contributed with precious 24 runs.  

Saeed Ajmal picked up 11 wickets in first test against West Indies at Guyana

Saeed Ajmal took six wickets in the second innings, taking his tally of wickets to 11 in the match. It’s definitely a big achievement for star off-spinner.

West Indies started their innings from 34/2; but night-watchman Kemar Roach trapped plum in front of stumps by Saeed Ajmal on total score of just 35. Later on Windies kept on losing wickets on regular interval. Muhammad Hafeez, Abdul Rehman and Wahab Riaz contributed by taking one wicket each. 

Start of the second innings of Pakistan was even more disappointed than the first one. Pakistan lost 3 wickets on just 2 runs; but cool and calm temperament of veteran Misbah-ul-Haq and youngster Asad Shafiq led Pakistan out of trouble to some extent. They had a 78 runs unbeaten partnership as Pakistan need 139 runs more to win the first test against hosts Wes Indies with seven wickets in hand.

Pak v WI (1st Test) - - Day 3 Live Match Updates: WI Leading by 100 Runs

Abdul Rehman unbeaten 40 top scored in first innings

GUYANA, May 14 – West Indies will resume their second innings on 34/2 today. Lendl Simmons (18*) and Kemar Roach (3*) are batting currently. Muhammad Hafeez and Saeed Ajmal picked one wicket each for Pakistan. West Indies lead is 100 runs and 8 wickets are remaining.

For Live Match Updates, CLICK HERE

SUMMARY OF THE MATCH UP TILL NOW:

On the second day of the first test between Pakistan and West Indies; Pakistan got out cheaply for just 160-all out with only four batsmen to reach into double figure score, trailing 66 runs in the first innings.

Earlier on the day West Indies last wicket added 17 runs before they got out for 226 runs. Lendl Simmons was the highest run scorer with his 49 runs. Saeed Ajmal bowled brilliantly and picked up five wickets.

Pakistan started innings casually and lost 6 wickets for just 180; but a lower order resistance by Umar Akmal (33) and Abdul Rehman (40) succeeded to take the score to 160. Azhar Ali was the other significant contributor with his 34 runs.

Devendra Bishoo took 4 wickets and Ravi RampaulRavi Rampaul picked up 2 wickets for West Indies.

West Indies second innings was not a confident one even after 66 runs lead in the first innings. Muhammad Hafeez trapped Devon Smith on his first ball of the spell on just 3 runs. Darren Bravo fell prey to Saeed Ajmal on total score of 23.

At the stumps of the second day West Indies scored 34/2 taking their total lead to 100.

Pakistan v West Indies (1st Test) - - Day 2 Summary: Devendra Bishoo and Ravi Rampaul Put West Indies in Command with 100 Runs Lead

GUYANA, May 14 – On the second day of the first test between Pakistan and West Indies; Pakistan got out cheaply for just 160-all out with only four batsmen to reach into double figure score, trailing 66 runs in the first innings.

Devendra Bishoo and Darren Sammy ripped through the Pakistan top order

Earlier on the day West Indies last wicket added 17 runs before they got out for 226 runs. Lendl Simmons was the highest run scorer with his 49 runs. Saeed Ajmal bowled brilliantly and picked up five wickets.

Pakistan started innings casually and lost 6 wickets for just 180; but a lower order resistance by Umar Akmal (33) and Abdul Rehman (40) succeeded to take the score to 160. Azhar Ali was the other significant contributor with his 34 runs.

Devendra Bishoo took 4 wickets and Ravi Rampaul picked up 2 wickets for West Indies.  

West Indies second innings was not a confident one even after 66 runs lead in the first innings. Muhammad Hafeez trapped Devon Smith on his first ball of the spell on just 3 runs. Darren Bravo fell prey to Saeed Ajmal on total score of 23. 

At the stumps of the second day West Indies scored 34/2 taking their total lead to 100.

Pakistan v West Indies (5th ODI) - Pakistan has won the toss and elected to bat first: Live Updates and Final Squads

Pak v WI (5th ODI): Pakistan won the toss and batting first

PROVIDENCE, Guyana (May 5) - -Pakistan has won the toss and elected to bat first in the last of the 5-match ODI series. Pakistan having the decisive lead of 3-1 in the series is confident to better it winning the last ODI; while Windies will try their level best to narrow the series loss difference keeping it to 3-2.

Pakistan won first two ODIs rather comprehensively; while in the third one they were shaken a bit by West Indies quickies especially Ravi Rampaul. Devendra Bishoo is also bowling well for his team. The last ODI was decided on DuckWorth-Lewis (D/L Method) and Pakistan lost the match by 1 run. West Indies might have received a kind of morale boost with this rain-awarded victory.

Details of the 5^th ODI is hereunder:

West Indies vs Pakistan

Pakistan in West Indies, 2011

Thu, May 05 2011, 18:30

Providence Stadium, Providence, Guyana

For live score updates, CLICK HERE. 

Both teams will announce the final squads just before the match from the following available players:

West Indies Final squad

Kirk Edwards, Lendl Simmons, Darren Bravo, R Sarwan, Dwayne Bravo, Marlon Samuels, Darren Sammy(c), Carlton Baugh(w), Anthony Martin, Ravi Rampaul, Devendra Bishoo

Pakistan Final squad

Mohammad Hafeez, Ahmed Shehzad, Taufeeq Umar, Misbah-ul-Haq, Usman Salahuddin, Umar Akmal, Shahid Afridi(c), Mohammad Salman(w), Saeed Ajmal, Wahab Riaz, Junaid Khan

Pakistan Tours West Indies 2011 - - 5th ODI at Guyana: Live Streaming, Updates, Match Preview and Probable Squads

Pakistan v West Indies (5th ODI) in Guyana

PROVIDENCE, Guyana (May 5) - - West Indies will take on Pakistan in the last of the 5-match ODI series. Pakistan having the decisive lead of 3-1 in the series is confident to better it winning the last ODI; while Windies will try their level best to narrow the series loss difference keeping it to 3-2.

Pakistan won first two ODIs rather comprehensively; while in the third one they were shaken a bit by West Indies quickies especially Ravi Rampaul. Devendra Bishoo is also bowling well for his team. The last ODI was decided on DuckWorth-Lewis (D/L Method) and Pakistan lost the match by 1 run. West Indies might have received a kind of morale boost with this rain-awarded victory.

Details of the 5^th ODI is hereunder:

West Indies vs Pakistan

Pakistan in West Indies, 2011

Thu, May 05 2011, 18:30

Providence Stadium, Providence, Guyana

For live score updates, CLICK HERE. 

Both teams will announce the final squads just before the match from the following available players:

West Indies squad

DJG Sammy*, DJ Bravo, CS Baugh†, D Bishoo, DM Bravo, KA Edwards, A Martin, R Rampaul, KAJ Roach, AD Russell, MN Samuels, LMP Simmons, DS Smith

Pakistan squad

Shahid Afridi*, Abdur Rehman, Ahmed Shehzad, Asad Shafiq, Hammad Azam, Junaid Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Salman†, Sadaf Hussain, Saeed Ajmal, Tanvir Ahmed, Taufeeq Umar, Umar Akmal, Usman Salahuddin, Wahab Riaz

West Indies vs Pakistan (4th ODI) - - Match Preview, Probable Squads and Live Score Updates

Pakistan Tours West Indies 2011

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - - Pakistan will take on West Indies in the 4^th ODI of the 5-match series at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. Pakistan has already leading the series by 3-0; therefore, hopefully few new faces will be introduced in today’s match by Pakistan.

West Indies vs Pakistan, 4th ODI

Pakistan in West Indies, 2011

Mon, May 02 2011, 18:30

Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

For live score updates, CLICK HERE. 

Both teams will announce the final squads just before the match from the following avaible players:

West Indies squad

DJG Sammy*, DJ Bravo, CS Baugh†, D Bishoo, DM Bravo, KA Edwards, A Martin, R Rampaul, KAJ Roach, AD Russell, MN Samuels, LMP Simmons, DS Smith

Pakistan squad

Shahid Afridi*, Abdur Rehman, Ahmed Shehzad, Asad Shafiq, Hammad Azam, Junaid Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Salman†, Sadaf Hussain, Saeed Ajmal, Tanvir Ahmed, Taufeeq Umar, Umar Akmal, Usman Salahuddin, Wahab Riaz

Pakistan Tours West Indies 2011 - - 3rd ODI at Barbados: Pakistan Took 3-0 Lead Beating West Indies by 3 Wickets

Wahab Riaz and Misbah celebrated the victory in 3rd ODI

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - - Rampant Pakistan will clinches the winning lead of 3-0 in 5-match ODI series against West Indies beating the hosts by 3 wickets in the 3^rd ODI at Kensington Oval.

Although Pakistan batting collapsed in the early stage of the innings when Ravi Rampaul took three quick wickets of Muhammad Hafeez, Asad Shafiq and Ahmed Shahzad with just 12 runs on the board.

Middle-order batsman Misbah-ul-Haq provided the steadying presence to ensure Pakistan wrapped up their ODI series against West Indies in a rain-reduced match. The veteran right-hander applied patience above all else in a match-winning innings of 62 from 109 balls to edge his side past a modest target of 171 with three wickets in hand.

Misbah-ul-Haq enjoyed a good support first from Umar Akmal (30) and then from youngster Hammad Azam (36). Wahab Riaz also played an impressive little knock of 17 runs off 16 balls to take Pakistan through to the victory. Ravi Rampaul picked up three wickets while Devendra Bishoo took two wickets.

Earlier Pakistan won the toss and invited West Indies to bat first. Devon Smith lost his wicket on the first ball of the second over with just 6 runs on the board; but second wicket partnership of 86 runs between Lendl Simmons (51) and Darren Bravo (47) scratched Pakistan aims of inning the series. Then came Saeed Ajmal and claimed the wicket of Lendl Simmons just after he completed his half century. 

The wickets kept on falling with regular successions for West Indies that restricted them to just 171 in 43.4 overs. Saeed Ajmal and Wahab Raiz took three wickets each; while Muhammad Hafeez claimed one and Junaid Khan picked up one wicket.

Misbah-ul-Haq named man of the match for his brilliant match winning innings full of patience and authority. 

Pakistan will face West Indies on May 2 for the 4^th ODI of the series at the same venue.

Pakistan Tours West Indies 2011 - - 3rd ODI at Barbados: Live Score Updates and Probable Squads

Ahmed Shahzad - Hero of 2nd ODI

BARBADOS, West Indies - - Rampant Pakistan will take on West Indies today (Thursday/April 28) in the 3^rd of the 5-matchODI series at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown. Pakistan has already leading the series by 2-0 and confident to whitewash the series. 

 Pakistan has won the earlier two matches comprehensively by eight and seven wickets chasing the low targets of 222 and 221 respectively. 

 West Indies vs Pakistan, 3rd ODI

Pakistan in West Indies, 2011

Thu, Apr 28 2011, 18:30

Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

 Match will start on 6:30pm PST. For live score updates, CLICK HERE. 

 Both teams will announce the final squads just before the match from the following avaible players: 

 West Indies squad

 DJG Sammy*, DJ Bravo, CS Baugh†, D Bishoo, DM Bravo, KA Edwards, A Martin, R Rampaul, KAJ Roach, AD Russell, MN Samuels, LMP Simmons, DS Smith

 Pakistan squad

 Shahid Afridi*, Abdur Rehman, Ahmed Shehzad, Asad Shafiq, Hammad Azam, Junaid Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Salman†, Sadaf Hussain, Saeed Ajmal, Tanvir Ahmed, Taufeeq Umar, Umar Akmal, Usman Salahuddin, Wahab Riaz