Pakistan Monday emerged as the champions of the Over40s Global Cricket Cup, defeating the West Indies by a resounding margin of 152 runs.
Pakistan set the stage for their victory by posting a formidable total of 329 runs on the board. Their innings was powered by stellar contributions from several key players. Misbah-ul-Haq, the former Pakistan national team captain, showcased his class with an exceptional century. He played a scintillating innings, amassing 106 runs off just 93 balls, featuring six boundaries and an impressive seven sixes.
Contributing significantly to Pakistan's scorecard, Hasan Raza added 68 runs to the tally, while veteran all-rounder Abdul Razzaq chipped in with a valuable 38 runs. This collective effort helped Pakistan set a daunting target for the West Indies.
However, the West Indies faced a formidable challenge in Pakistan's bowling attack, particularly the spin wizard Abdul Qadir. Qadir displayed his magic on the field, dismissing six West Indies players and causing significant disruptions in their batting lineup. His remarkable spell of bowling played a crucial role in Pakistan's victory.
The West Indies, despite their best efforts, could not match Pakistan's prowess and fell well short of the target, managing to score only 177 runs in their allotted overs.