Pak v WI 3rd ODI Result: Pakistan won by 3 Wkts & 3-0 lead in 5 ODI's Series

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Published on: Apr 29, 2011

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Pakistan defeated West Indies by three wickets in low-scoring match at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Thursday to clinch the series 3-0 as Misbah-ul-Haq once again showed the way, instead of skipper Shahid Afridi.

Pakistan defeated West Indies by three wickets in low-scoring match at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Thursday to clinch the series 3-0 as Misbah-ul-Haq once again showed the way, instead of skipper Shahid Afridi.

The match was shortened to 45 overes after heavy rain delayed the start of the match and Pakistani skipper never hesitated inviting his opposite number to bat first after winning the toss.

Shahid Khan Afridi was once again below par with his captaincy and then his batting skills as he lost his cool when Pakistan required him to stay at the wicket with no batsman left after him to take the responsibility, but the Pakistan skipper, who is renowned for playing for spectators rather than the country, lofted a delivery by Bishoo to get caught well within the circle. Pakistan were still needing 29 runs when skipper lost his nerves.

However, Wahab Riaz, a lower-order tail-ender, showed his captain the way to bat in crunch situations as he kept his cool along with Misbah-ul-Haq and steered Pakistan to a memorable victory in Barbados.

Star of the show was once again Misbah-ul-Haq (62 not out from 109 – 4 fours, 1 six) as he was the only one batsman who stood tall and braved the West Indian bowling attack that found some rhythm on a double-paced and double-bounce pitch of Barbados.

Misbah-ul-Haq was declared Man of the Match for his patient and gritty effort with the bat as Pakistan now have an unassailable lead of 3-0 in the series with fourth match to be played on Monday at Bridgetown.

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