Pakistan has defeated West Indies in first quarter final of ICC world cup 2011. West Indies win the toss and elected to bat first. The reason for that was, if they succeeded to score 250 plus runs, it will be difficult for Pakistan to chase it, because Pakistan is not comfortable in chasing the target. But professional approach of Pakistan cricket team change the situation in their favour completely from the beginning. A surprise package from Shahid Afridi in shape of Muhammad Hafeez sharing attack with Umer Gul really destroyed West Indies batting line up. Only Chander Paul and Sarwan tried to stay on crease. But at the end of the West Indian inning they were only able to score 112 runs all out in 43 overs. Shahid Afridi led from the front once again as captain and took 4 wickets. Hafeez and Saeed Ajmal took 2 wickets each.
112 runs was an easy chase for a side like Pakistan. Resultantly Pakistan won the match by 10 wickets. Hafeez played good innings in batting also. Kamran also played a very confident inning.
Qualifying for the semi final of huge event like World cup is a big achievement. In group matches Pakistan has defeated teams like Sri Lanka and Australia. This is a very positive sign for Pakistan cricket. Because after spot fixing controversy Pakistani fans were really disappointed and most of the experts were thinking that Pakistan cricket is on decline. Some elements from ICC and big cricket boards were also supporting these circumstances. But Pakistani team acknowledged that they are still in the best 4 teams of the cricket world. Although Pakistan is two matches away from the trophy, but playing semi final is also good enough. Well Don Pakistan Cricket Team.
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