Pakistan has been bowled out for 105 in their opening World Cup match versus the Windies with only 4 batsmen making it to double figures. Oshane Thomas was the pick of the bowlers with 4/27. With the help of Gayle, Windies chased the target in 13.4 overs, making it look like a t20 affair.
2015 World Cup: Against Windies
How well do you remember West Indies vs Pakistan match of 2015 World Cup? Windies posted 310/6 in 50 overs and Pakistan were struggling at 1/4. They managed 160 courtesy Umar Akmal and Sohaib Maqsood. Andre Russell and Jerome Taylor picked 3 scalps each and made Windies win by 150 runs. A loss by over a hundred runs questions as to why they struggled so much.
2007 World Cup: Against Ireland
Pakistan were bowled out for 132 in their Group D match against Ireland, credits to spirited bowling effort led by Boyd Rankin. Ireland in turn struggled by losing seven wickets, however got past the line with Niall O'Brien's assistance. The scorecard made it look like a well faught battle, however to lose to Ireland was a shocker. Pakistan had only one victory versus Zimbabwe and were eventually knocked out in the group stage.
2003 World cup: Against England and Australia
Australia made 310/8 and Pakistan tried their best, however they were bowled out for 228 and Australia won by 82 runs.
England were restricted to 248/8 with every Pakistan bowler picking wickets. Pakistan in return made 134, with only 4 batsman making it to double figures and James Anderson picking 4 wickets.
They exited the competition after the two big losses.
Why does it happen?
They seem to be a great team on paper but does it get hard to control nerves in big competitions?
Only they can answer
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