West Indies v Pakistan 3rd ODI: Pakistan win series


Pakistan wrapped up a series victory over the West Indies with a six-wicket win in the final one-day international in Guyana.

Third one-day international (Guyana)

West Indies 233-9 (50/50) (Hope 71, Mohammed 59; Amir 2-41)

Pakistan 236-4 (43/1/50) (Malik 101*, Hafeez 81; Gabriel 2-60)

Pakistan won by six wickets and win series 2-1

Match report

Pakistan wrapped up a series victory over the West Indies with a six-wicket win in the final one-day international in Guyana.

A century from Shoaib Malik (pictured) saw his side surpass their target of 233 with 41 balls to spare as they finished on a commanding 236 for four.

But Pakistan's successful run chase had looked far from certain after opener Kamran Akmal was removed with the very first ball of the innings.

Ahmed Shehzad followed in the sixth over and when Shannon Gabriel removed Babar Azam the tourists looked to be struggling on 36 for three.

But Shoaib stepped up with aplomb to reach an unbeaten 111-ball 101 while Mohammed Hafeez also helped Pakistan get back on track with a fine 81, coming off 86 balls.

Half-centuries from Jason Mohammad and Shai Hope had helped West Indies reach 233 for nine after they won the toss and elected to set a target.

After slipping to 68 for three, Mohammad and Shai combined for a 101-run fourth wicket stand before Mohammad was caught by Sarfraz Ahmed off Junaid Khan for 59.

Hope batted on to reach 71, before his wicket dropped his side to 211 for six, and the Pakistan bowlers mopped up the tail with little resistance.

Pick of the Pakistan attack was Shadab Khan, who was not used until the 26th over, but finished with figures of two for 57 off his eight overs.

 

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