Pakistan's most reliable batsman Misbah ul Haq is gone. Russell is the bowler inducing him to an edge to the 'keeper. Pak 25-5 in 10.3 overs.
Misbah-ul-Haq c Gayle b Russell 7 (21b 1x4 0x6)
Misbah and Sohaib slowly reviving the innings. It's a long way for PaKistan but one big partnership still can make the difference. PaK 25-4 in 10 overs.
It's serious trouble for Pakistan as they lose another wicket. Ahmed Shehzad is back home offering a simple catch to Simmons at gully. Looks difficult for Pakistan to get out of this mess. Pak 1-4 in 3.1 overs.
Ahmed Shehzad c Simmons b Holder 1 (10b 0x4 0x6)
Taylor collects another as Pakistan's top order continues to ditch their team. Sohail departs unable to handle a short ball coming on to the body. WI 1-3 in 3 overs.
Haris Sohail c sub (JL Carter) b Taylor 0 (6b 0x4 0x6)
Younus Khan fails again. Disastrous start for Pakistan as they lose two wickets in the first over. Pak 1-2 in 1 over.
Younus Khan c Ramdin b Taylor 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
Wicket from the first ball as Windies make a dream start.
Nasir Jamshed c Russell b Taylor 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
WEST INDIES INNINGS
Strong middle order batting performance including two superb half centuries meant West Indies posted an impressive 310 for six in 50 overs.
Andre Russell played a stunning cameo to score an unbeaten 42 off just 13 deliveries to take Windies past the 300-run mark.
Earlier despite the early loss of Gayle, Darren Bravo (49 rtd hurt), Marlon Samuels (39) ensured Windies began well.
Denesh Ramdin (51) and Lendl Simmons (50) scored half centuries before Sammy (30) and Russell ensured Windies had a strong finish.
Simmons is run out but that would not pric Windies. A stunning innings from Rusell as he remains unbeaten on 42 from only 13 deliveries including three boundaries and two sixes. WI 310- 6 in 50 overs.
Lendl Simmons run out 50 (46b 4x4 2x6)
Sammy plays a fine cameo as he departs. West Indies look to be in a fairly good situation at this moment. WI 259-5 in 47.1 overs.
Darren Sammy c Shahid Afridi b Wahab Riaz 30 (28b 3x4 1x6)
Partnership reaches 37 from Sammy and Simmons. WI 231-4 in 45 overs.
There he goes. Ramdin departs to give Sohail his second wicket. A quick knock from Ramdin has put Windies in a fine position. WI 194-4 in 39.5 overs.
Denesh Ramdin c sub (Yasir Shah) b Haris Sohail 51 (43b, 7x4, 0x6)
A fine knock from Ramdin as he gets his half century in style with a boundary. WI 192-3 in 39.2 overs.
Bravo is unable to continue as he is pulled a muscle while taing a quick run. WI 155-3 in 32 overs.
Darren Bravo retired hurt 49 (78b 3x4 0x6)
A brilliant over for Windies in a long time. Four boundaries by Rammdin adds spice to WIndies total. WI 151-3 in 31 overs.
Samuels looked all set but has to return as Sohail picks him. WI 103-3 in 24.1 overs.
Afridi had a successful appeal against Bravo for a caught behind but Bravo immediately calls for a review and wins it. Afridi is not happy. WI 69-2 in 15 overs.
After the quick two wickets, Samuels puts Windies in a position of comfort getting a few boundaries. WI 46-2 in 10 overs.
West Indies are in trouble as they lose another one with Smith offering a simple catch to Sohail in the slips. WI 28-2 in 7.5 overs.
Dwayne Smith c Haris Sohail b Sohail Khan 23 (27b 4x4 0x6)
Irresponsible shot from Gayle especially after Smith having survived a ball before playing almost a similar shot. Pakistan celebrate as Riaz takes a fine catch in the deep. WI 17-1 in 5 overs.
Chris Gayle c Wahab Riaz b Mohammad Irfan 4 (14b 0x4 0x6)
It's been fine show from both the Pakistan quickies. No loose runs given. WI 14-0 in 4 overs.
A positive first over for Windies as Smith gets a boundary of the very first ball. But with Irfan getting lot of swing can make the Windies openers uneasy. WI 6-0 in 1 over.
The national anthems are done and the players take the field. Pakistan players circle up for a quick meeting. Gayle and Smith open for Windies. Mohammad Irfan takes the ball for Pakistan.
Pakistan skipper Misbah Ul Haq has turned lucky with the toss and he puts Windies to bat first.
In a surprising change, Pakistan have replaced spinner Yasir Shah with batsman Nasir Jamshed.
PLAYING XI:
Pakistan: Ahmed Shehzad, Nasir Jamshed, Younus Khan, Haris Sohail, Misbah-ul-Haq, Sohaib Maqsood, Umar Akmal, Shahid Afridi, Wahab Riaz, Sohail Khan, Mohammad Irfan
West Indies: Dwayne Smith, Chris Gayle, Darren Bravo, Marlon Samuels, Denesh Ramdin, Lendl Simmons, Darren Sammy, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Jerome Taylor, Suleman Benn
PREVIEW
The 44-day World Cup is barely a week old and Pakistan and the West Indies are already viewing their second match as crucial to morale and potentially to their survival.
Both suffered first game defeats and both are embroiled in off-field controversy, with their Pool B clash in Christchurch on Saturday likely to be decided by the team best able to overcome disharmony in the ranks.
Before the tournament, Pakistan and the West Indies, along with South Africa and India, knew that on world rankings they should fill the four Pool B quarter-final slots ahead of Zimbabwe, Ireland and the United Arab Emirates.
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But when Ireland reprised their giant-killer role to beat the West Indies in Nelson it became clear to Pakistan that they in turn could not afford to fall to a wounded Caribbean side determined to claw back lost points.
Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq was aware of the magnitude of the task facing his side even before the Ireland result.
"I think we need to win the next game. That's the only way to stay in the tournament," he said when reviewing his side's 76-run opening loss to India.
All-rounder and former West Indies captain Darren Sammy was equally blunt in his assessment of his side.
"If we continue to play like that we won't be here for long for sure," he said after the four-wicket loss to Ireland.
Against India, Pakistan's batting was miserable with only Misbah getting more than 50 as the team was rolled for 224 in 47 overs when chasing 300.
The bowling was no better with Sohail Khan the exception with his five for 55 off his 10 overs.
The West Indies at least had a century maker in Lendl Simmons who scored 102 of their 304 against Ireland, but captain Jason Holder was unable to generate any venom in the bowling attack.
Ireland reached 273 for two before losing four quick wickets when the result was already beyond doubt.
The problems facing both sides are similar.
Unpredictable Pakistan are beset by a captaincy tussle involving incumbent Misbah and former leader Shahid Afridi.
There are also disciplinary issues with Afridi involved in a curfew breach before the tournament started, along with a number of other players, and he has been linked to a row with fielding coach Grant Luden.
On the field, Pakistan are short of leading paceman Umar Gul, ruled out of the World Cup because of injury, and spinner Saeed Ajmal who was withdrawn because of his disputed bowling action.
In the West Indies camp, the loss to Ireland has put the spotlight on the selection of 23-year-old Holder as captain, and his need to win the respect of senior players, after a shake up following a player revolt.
Sammy was involved in several on-field discussions during the Ireland match although he maintained afterwards Holder had his full support.
Chris Gayle, who is capable of changing a game when on form, has been critical of the make up of the World Cup squad.
On the bowling front, they are without Sunil Narine who pulled out of the World Cup saying he needs more remedial work on his questionable bowling action.
The West Indies may be referred to as a side that has twice won the World Cup but in reality there is no comparison between this unit and the great Caribbean teams of the past.
The last time West Indies reached the semi-finals was back in 1996 while Pakistan, the 1992 champions, were semi-finalists at the last Cup in 2011.
Squads and officials:
West Indies: Jason Holder (capt), Marlon Samuels, Sulieman Benn, Darren Bravo, Jonathan Carter, Sheldon Cottrell, Chris Gayle, Denesh Ramdin, Kemar Roach, Andre Russel, Darren Sammy, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Smith, Jerome Taylor, Nikita Miller.
Pakistan (from): Misbah-ul-Haq (capt), Ahmed Shahzad, Ehsan Adil, Haris Sohail, Mohammad Irfan, Nasir Jamshed, Rahat Ali, Sarfraz Ahmed, Shahid Afridi, Sohaib Maqsood, Sohail Khan, Umar Akmal, Wahab Riaz, Yasir Shah, Younis Khan.
Umpires: Marais Erasmus (RSA), Nigel Llong(ENG)
TV umpire: S. Ravi (IND)
Match referee: David Boon (AUS)