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West Indies A clinch eliminator after tied game

West Indies A pipped Pakistan A by one run in the one-over eliminator, after the opening Twenty20 match of the series had ended in Antigua

ESPNcricinfo staff
06-Nov-2010
Pakistan A 130 for 4 (Manzoor 42) tied with West Indies A 130 for 7 (Hyatt 39)
West Indies A won the one-over eliminator
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West Indies A pipped Pakistan A by one run in the one-over eliminator, after the opening Twenty20 match of the series had ended in a tie at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground in Antigua. West Indies A managed only seven in the eliminator but their inexperienced spinner, Ashley Nurse, conceded only six as two wickets fell to end Pakistan A's chances.
During the course of the game, West Indies A had restricted Pakistan A to 130 for 4. The visitors were led by opener Khurram Manzoor, who top-scored with 42 off 45 balls. His partner Umair Khan made 36 off 28 balls and the first wicket-stand added 77 in 10.4 overs. After the openers were dismissed, the rest of the batsman failed to provide a strong finish. David Bernard, Nikita Miller and Jason Holder picked up a wicket apiece for the home side.
West Indies A lost early wickets during the chase to Mohammad Rameez and were 26 for 2 in the fourth over. Opener Andre Fletcher scored 34 off 27 balls before he was bowled by Yasir Shah, leaving the innings on 46 for 3. Kirk Edwards, Danza Hyatt and Jonathan Foo made useful middle-order contributions to steer West Indies A towards the target but Foo was dropped twice during his 21 off 16 balls.
With West Indies A needing one run off the final delivery Holder was run out amid chaotic scenes. The home team regained their composure, though, and secured a tense win in the eliminator.