Five reasons why West Indies will defeat Pakistan to win the 3rd ODI

Pakistan’s Misbah-ul-Haq (Getty Images)

4. Pakistan’s batting woes

West Indies are fortunate in the fact that Pakistan are having an equally bad patch with the willow. They have failed to back their bowling attack as they fall apart at the sign of any pressure.

Jamshed’s half-century was the only innings of substance in the previous match as they failed to chase a moderate total set for them by West Indies. The most appalling stat, however, is that the highest partnership in the match was of 39 runs.

West Indies have been able to get wickets at regular intervals as settled batsmen have thrown away their chances creating greater difficulties for the incoming batsman. Misbah-ul-Haq can anchor the innings but he is painfully slow refusing to accumulate the singles whereas the lower order is intent on slogging their way out of trouble.

West Indies will take advantage of this weakness if Pakistan doesn’t put their house in order.