Twitter Reactions: Pakistan achieve an astounding 111 runs win against the Caribbeans

Published - 01 Oct 2016, 01:15 IST | Updated - 01 Oct 2016, 01:15 IST

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The West Indies team continued their poor run as they were again outclassed by Pakistan completely in all departments. The match saw many delays due to floodlights failure which added to the misery in what was a totally one sided affair between the two teams.

Earlier in the day, it was Jason Holder who won the toss as the Caribbeans elected to field first. The match began with a wicket off the first ball as Pakistan captain Azhar edged it towards Ramdin. Sharjeel Khan made a quickfire 54 from 43 balls as he and Babar Azam had a 82 run partnership for the second wicket.

Pakistan lost Sharjeel and Malik in quick succession before Babar Azam displayed his valour with a wonderful hundred, his first in One Day Internationals. Sarfaraz and Imad played some cameos in the end as they propelled Pakistan’s total to 284/9 in 49 overs as the match was reduced due to rains.

Brathwaite led the pack for the Windies bowlers as he got three wickets. Benn, Narine, Holder and Gabriel, all managed to get a wicket each as they failed to get going as a bowling unit. Chasing 285 here was never going to be easy.

The Windies batting lineup never quite looked in line to achieve the target. They failed to get any partnership going as the batsmen kept returning to the hut, one after the another. Marlon Samuels was the only saving grace for the visitors as he scored 46 runs.

Mohammed Nawaz went on to pick a four wicket haul while Hasan got 3 wickets along with being quite economical with the ball. Imad, Amir and Riaz also got a wicket each as the bowlers never let off the West Indies batsmen off the hook. Pakistan went on to win the game by a thumping 111 runs.

Twitter was full of adulation for youngster Babar Azam’s splendid knock. Pollard was lauded for being such an athlete in the field. On the other hand, Malik was criticised for his uselessness while some questioned the winning intent of the Windies team, following a series of failures.

Here are some of the Twitter reactions that took place during the course of the game:

https://twitter.com/hasan_qureshipk/status/781931095264751616

Another win for Pakistan today, we're playing some great Cricket at the moment with such a young side. Exciting times ahead. #PAKvWI – ??
— Zeeshan Masih (@ZeeshanMasih01) September 30, 2016

@darrensammy88 to @westindies cricket right now. pic.twitter.com/iBoNt7aeD5
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) September 30, 2016

Pakistan's bowlers back up Babar Azam's maiden ODI hundred to win the 1st #PakvWI ODI by 111 runs (DLS Method): https://t.co/WqRczMgbAw pic.twitter.com/KgxqLqaa0L
— ICC (@ICC) September 30, 2016

WTF pic.twitter.com/FiBFdl7hnr
— Ghumman (@Emclub7) September 30, 2016

https://twitter.com/cs_says/status/781921793707737089

Windies just seem extreme Into Dubai atmosphere! Except Samuels who looks darn serious all the time! Absolutely Poor for Cricket. #PAKvWI
— Himanshu (@HimanJadduboy) September 30, 2016

.@simadwasim just couldn't rest without getting a wicket as well.
Holder is gone.https://t.co/OfksZMTnIs #PAKvWI pic.twitter.com/iavVWi1ppI
— Tribune Sports (@ETribuneSports) September 30, 2016

It's not an impressive ODI debut for Kraigg Brathwaite. He's dismissed for 14 off 38 balls https://t.co/yCxiYJqCeZ #PAKvWI
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) September 30, 2016

We believe 287 is the target. Official word still to come in #PakvWI
— Hemant (@hemantbuch) September 30, 2016

Sharjah is always a Home Ground for @PeshawarZalmi ! #ZalmiFans #PAKvWI pic.twitter.com/voMLV4bbZ9
— Javed Afridi (@JAfridi10) September 30, 2016

Even the floodlights are bored! Yawn #PAKvWI #WIvPAK
— Pramod Ananth (@pramz) September 30, 2016

Babar Azam has finally arrived. Superb flawless knock. Frustrated so much in past 15 ODIs getting out needlessly. Today was perfect #pakvswi
— Umair Qazi (@WellPitched) September 30, 2016

Must see tv from Pollard with that catch. Could change the flow of the innings?????
— ian bishop (@irbishi) September 30, 2016

Pollard runs across from long on, leaps and takes right-hand stunner, realizes he is falling over, lobs it back in play, takes it on rebound
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) September 30, 2016

Youngest Pak players to score a ton vs WI in ODIs:
19y 153d A Shehzad
20y 14d S Malik
21y 351d BABAR AZAM*
22y 327d Basit Ali#PAKvWI
— Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) September 30, 2016

Three out of Rizwan's last 5 ODI dismissals have been RUN OUTS. #PakvWI
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) September 30, 2016

Rizwan…Sharjah and comical runouts we have been here before! #FFS #PAKvWI
— Emmad Hameed (@Emmad81) September 30, 2016

Few days back i named @SarfarazA_54 as new Javaid Miandad and today Great Vivian Richard endorsed it during the commentary! #PAKvsWI
— Haider Nakvi (@HNakvi) September 30, 2016

What an amazing captains inning by Azhar Ali. #PAKvsWI pic.twitter.com/QJVeFC3ozf
— Faizan! (@TheFedz889) September 30, 2016

After throwing Afridi & Hafeez, next task for Micky Arthur is to throw useless & pathetic Malik from the team & get medal of honor.#PAKvsWI
— Sohail Cheema MD (@sohailcheemamd) September 30, 2016