Windies blow Pakistan away

Hosts West Indies made the perfect start to their World Cup campaign with a 54-run win over Pakistan in the tournament opener in Jamaica.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2007 - 07:53

Hosts West Indies made the perfect start to their World Cup campaign with a 54-run win over Pakistan in the tournament opener in Jamaica.

All-rounder Dwayne Smith smashed a rapid 32 from 15 balls to help the Windies set a target of 242 at Sabina Park and then took three for 36 as Pakistan were shot out for 187.

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