Summary

  • West Indies beat Pakistan by 150 runs

  • Windies 310-6: Ramdin 51, Russell 42 off 13

  • Pakistan 160: Taylor 3-15, Russell 3-33

  • Pakistan collapse to 1-4 in pursuit

  • Pool B game in Christchurch, NZ

  • Australia v Bangladesh abandoned - rain

  • No play possible in Pool A match in Brisbane

  1. Match abandonedpublished at 06:50 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2015

    Australia versus Bangladesh has been abandoned because of the weather. Both sides will be awarded one point each. Full story here.

    We'll be back later this evening for the next game in the Cricket World Cup: Sri Lanka v Afghanistan in Dunedin (22:00 GMT). See you then.

  2. Postpublished at 05:53 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2015

    We're hearing that we'll find out if the Australia versus Bangladesh game is to be called off in the next hour, because the groundsman will need two hours to get the pitch fit for play. With the rain still falling, there's a high chance the match could be called off at or around 06:30 GMT.

  3. Postpublished at 05:35 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2015

    So, while we wait for the weather to improve we are signing off. We'll resume this live text as soon as we can, and will provide regular updates on the chances of play at Brisbane where Australia's game against Bangladesh has been delayed. Hopefully we'll see some cricket, but it's looking unlikely.

  4. Update from Brisbanepublished at 05:34 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2015

    Kevin Howells
    BBC Test Match Special

    "The cyclone has now been downgraded to a tropical low. Rain is continuing to fall extremely heavily - it's just a mass of grey in front of me at the Gabba. But the Gabba is known as a quick-drying ground. We have another three hours in which we can start a T20 game - that would be the minimum number of overs needed for a result.

    "If the game was reduced to 20 overs, it would increase the chances of a shock result. If there's no play, they would get one point each, which would help Bangladesh, but increase the chances of Australia facing tough opposition later in the tournament."

  5. Brisbane rainpublished at 05:33 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2015

    Cricket Australia's Andrew Ramsey on Twitter: Sad scene at Gabba turnstiles where water not patrons flooding in. Rain heavier now than for past hour.

    GabbaImage source, @aramseycricket
  6. Postpublished at 05:30 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2015

    For those wanting to read a report on the West Indies' crushing victory over Pakistan, it's just been published. Go and have a gander.

  7. How it standspublished at 05:28 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2015

    The Pool B table is looking a bit better for the West Indies. Not so for Pakistan, though:

    Pool B
  8. What's happening in Brisbane?published at 05:25 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2015

    We're still waiting for the rain to clear in Brisbane, where Australia are hoping to take on Bangladesh. The tournament's official website posted the following earlier: "As the forecast for Brisbane has improved somewhat, there is a chance at this stage that play can go ahead today, perhaps with reduced overs.

    "While that chance exists, match officials will try to give the teams the chance to compete for maximum points as there are no reserve days during the pool stage of the tournament. Once the situation becomes clear later in the day, ticket holders will be advised about any potential refunds."

  9. Captains' commentspublished at 05:24 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2015

    Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq: "Tough day, especially after winning the toss. There was a little bit in the pitch, but we couldn't really exploit it. [With the bat], the guys up front have been struggling a bit, and that made it very difficult for us, especially on a pitch like that, with the ball seaming a bit.

    "Performances like that could really dent you, but you have to pick yourself up and think about your strategies."

    West Indies captain Jason Holder: "It was a wonderful performance. We batted really well. Russell, Simmons and Sammy added impetus at the end of the innings. Jerome Taylor was excellent with the new ball and I supported him quite well."

  10. A curious record-breakerpublished at 05:20 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2015

    Denesh Ramdin
  11. Postpublished at 05:19 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2015

    Jeremy Coney
    Ex-New Zealand captain on BBC Test Match Special

    "Pakistan aren't down and out, but they have to play a lot better than they did today. It was a curious decision today wanting to chase, when conditions were good, and I think there is perhaps a lack of confidence in the batting. Effectively the game was gone [after the first five overs of the reply]."

  12. Player reactionpublished at 05:15 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2015

    West Indies bowler Jerome Taylor on BBC Test Match Special: "We had to put the first game behind us. We never say die and it's a good way to come back from that defeat and show we have character. We have some good hitters and we have belief in them to get the job done. The energy was good today and it paid off."

  13. Player of the matchpublished at 05:14 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2015

    Andre Russell, speaking at the presentation: "The way the game was set up, it was for me to play my part. I told Lendl Simmons to stand wide of mid-on when I was batting because I didn't want to hurt him with my straight drive!

    "The start from Jerome Taylor and Jason Holder meant the bowling platform was also set up for me. We put them on the back foot early and it was a good win today."

  14. Final scorecardpublished at 05:11 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2015

    Pakistan 160 all out from 39 overs (target 311)

    Batsmen: Irfan 2*

    Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Jamshed 0), 2-1 (Younis 0), 3-1 (Haris Sohail 0), 4-1 (Shehzad 1), 25-5 (Misbah 7) 105-6 (Maqsood 50), 139-7 (Akmal 59), 155-8 (Riaz 3), 157-9 (Afridi 28), 160-10 (Sohail Khan 1)

    Bowling figures: Taylor 7-1-15-3, Holder 7-2-23-1, Russell 7-1-33-1, Sammy 8-0-47-1, Benn 9-0-39-2

    West Indies 310-6 (50 overs): Ramdin 51, Simmons 50, Bravo 49 retired hurt, Russell 42 from 13 balls

    Scorecard

    Radio 5 live sports extra commentary

  15. Postpublished at 05:10 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2015

    Jeremy Coney
    Ex-New Zealand captain on BBC Test Match Special

    "West Indies were helped today by Pakistan who were poor, particularly catching. Five is just too many to put down."

  16. Postpublished at 05:10 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2015

    Pakistan coach Waqar Younis looks like he's lost a pound and found a penny in the dressing room. His side have had a shocker.

  17. Champagne momentpublished at 05:09 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2015

    Jason Holder, Darren Sammy and Denesh Ramdin enjoy the winImage source, Reuters

    West Indies are back in the game in this tournament. Pakistan have it all to do now, after also losing against India last weekend.

  18. WICKETpublished at 05:08 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2015

    A top edge, a steepling catch and a crushing defeat is complete.

  19. Postpublished at 05:06 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2015

    Simon Mann
    BBC Test Match Special

    "Jonathan Carter has been very sharp in the field in place of Darren Bravo. He could get a game if Bravo is out."

  20. Join the debate at #bbccricketpublished at 05:05 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2015

    Ilyas Najib:, external I'm surprised Pakistan have even managed 150 plus runs, one of the worst displays I have ever seen by Pakistan in over 20 years.