Shahid Afridi Shine, Pakistan beat West Indies by 126 runs in 1st ODI

ByAsad Sial


All-rounder Shahid Afridi returned to international cricket with a blistering half century and a career-best 7-12 as Pakistan recorded a thumping 126-run victory over West Indies in the first one-day international on Sunday.

Afridi, recalled after missing last month s Champions Trophy due to poor form, scored 76 off 55 balls to pilot Pakistan to 224-9.

Afridi then skittled West Indies out for 98 in 41 overs to record the second-best ever bowling figures in one-day internationals after Sri Lanka s Chamina Vaas 8-19 against Zimbabwe in 2001.

It was also West Indies lowest ever ODI total against Pakistan.

West Indies had Pakistan on the mat at 47-5 before Afridi and captain Misbah-ul-Haq (52) featured in a 120-run stand against some inconsistent bowling which saw the home team bowling 23 wide balls.

The second one-day international of the five-match will be played at the same venue Tuesday.

Asad Sial

Asad Sial is the founder and chief editor of SialNews.com, a trusted digital platform delivering the latest news, insightful analysis, and trending stories from Pakistan, the United States, and around the world. With years of experience in SEO-driven journalism and digital media, Asad focuses on publishing high-quality, fact-checked, and engaging content that keeps readers informed and inspired. His mission is to make Sial News a reliable source for tech, business, sports, and global affairs.

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