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Watch: Wasim Akram Comes Out In Passionate Defence Of Pakistan Pacer After 1st ODI vs West Indies

Babar Azam produced yet another stunning knock as his 103-run knock helped Pakistan beat the West Indies by five wickets in the opening ODI at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. While Pakistan batters were impressive in the chase, the bowlers were taken for plenty as West Indies posted 305 for eight in their innings. Apart from Shadab Khan and Shaheen Afridi, the rest of the bowlers returned with economy rate of over 6. Out of the five bowlers used, Hassan Ali was the only one to remain wicketless, and received quite a lot of flak for his bowling on Twitter.

Pakistan vs West Indies, 2nd ODI Live Updates: All Eyes On Babar Azam As Pakistan Opt To Bat

PAK vs WI, 2nd ODI Live Updates: Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat against West Indies in the second ODI of their three-match series in Multan on Friday. A century from Babar Azam -- his third in as many matches in the format -- powered Pakistan to a 5-wicket win in the first ODI at the same venue, and the hosts will be looking to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 2nd ODI. West Indies will look for an improved bowling performance, while their skipper Nicholas Pooran will also be hoping to make a bigger impact with the bat. They were powered to a score of 305/8 thanks to Shai Hope's magnificent century, but the bowlers failed to defend the total. Pooran has failed to really fire since beginning his stint as West Indies' limited overs captain. (LIVE SCORECARD)

From National Counties to first-class cricket with help from an umpire

Ben Gibbon has umpire Mansoor Qereshi to thank for making the transition from National Counties cricket with Cheshire to bowling at World Test Champions New Zealand. Left-arm swing bowler Gibbon took five for 43 against Wiltshire in a National Counties Championship match at Alderley Edge last August, and impressed Qereshi who was standing at his end.

Shoaib Akhtar Reveals How He Planned Sachin Tendulkar's "First Ball" Dismissal In 1999 Kolkata Test

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has recalled that he had planned Sachin Tendulkar's first-ball dismissal during the 1999 Test against India at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Incidentally, Akhtar had bowled Rahul Dravid and Tendulkar off consecutive deliveries during the first Test, which made him an overnight sensation in international cricket. During an interaction on Sportskeeda, Akhtar said that he wasn't surprised with Tendulkar's dismissal, saying that he was confident about getting the 'Master Blaster' out on the first ball.

India's New-Look Top-Order Shows Intent But Pace Still An Issue For Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad

Scoreboard often reveals what is suggestive and conceals what is vital. In all likelihood, Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad will not open for India when they take on Pakistan in their opening T20 World Cup game at the MCG in the last week of October. Yet, this series will be the first of its kind indicator of how life without Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli will look as and when the situation arises. If the first evening is any indicator, the Ruturaj Gaikwads and the Ishan Kishans are ready to shed the archaic style of safety first approach that became India's undoing during the last global edition.

India vs South Africa: India's new-look top-order shows intent but pace still issue for Kishans and Gaikwads

One can safely bet his last shirt that Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad will not open for India when they take on Pakistan in their opening T20 World Cup game at the MCG in the last week of October. Yet, this series will be the first of its kind indicator of how life without Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli will look as and when the situation arises. If the first evening is any indicator, the Ruturaj Gaikwads and the Ishan Kishans are ready to shed the archaic style of safety first approach that became India's undoing during the last global edition.

Pakistan vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

After winning the first T20I, Pakistan will look to seal the series when they take on West Indies in the second T20I at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Friday. Pakistan chased down a total of 306 to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series in Multan. Shai Hope's 127-run knock was cancelled out by Babar Azam, before Khushdil Shah's quickfire knock took Pakistan home with four balls to spare. Both teams are likely to remain unchanged for the second T20I.

Actress Jessie Buckley on punk, provocative horror flick 'Men'

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Watch: Wasim Akram Comes Out In Passionate Defence Of Pakistan Pacer After 1st ODI vs West Indies

Pakistan vs West Indies, 2nd ODI Live Updates: All Eyes On Babar Azam As Pakistan Opt To Bat

From National Counties to first-class cricket with help from an umpire

Shoaib Akhtar Reveals How He Planned Sachin Tendulkar's "First Ball" Dismissal In 1999 Kolkata Test

India's New-Look Top-Order Shows Intent But Pace Still An Issue For Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad

India vs South Africa: India's new-look top-order shows intent but pace still issue for Kishans and Gaikwads

Pakistan vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Actress Jessie Buckley on punk, provocative horror flick 'Men'