article_snippet: Aggressive, brave, attacking captaincy choices have been the building blocks for the best sides in the World Cup so far.
article_snippet: Yet Sohail Khan brings Sohail Khan own unique style of captaincy to the table with a calm demeanour, even in the face of collapse and struggle, that breeds belief within Sohail Khan side and almost earned belief within his side a shock win.
article_snippet: Pakistan came into the match in a confident mood, on the back of four successive victories, following heavy defeats in the first two matches of the World Cup group stage.
article_snippet: Sarfraz Ahmed, Pakistan’s centurion in Sarfraz Ahmed, Pakistan’s previous match against Ireland, couldn’t replicate Sarfraz Ahmed, Pakistan’s heroics as Sarfraz Ahmed,
article_snippet: Wahab Riaz cannot hide Wahab Riaz disappointment as, despite a strong spell, Pakistan came up short .
article_snippet: With both of Pakistan’s openers back in shed, the indomitable Misbah strode to the crease, in what was to be Misbah final one-day international match.
article_snippet: The circumstances, with Pakistan 24-2 in the sixth over, were nothing new to Pakistani captain who has long been called upon to be the saviour of the side – not least in this World Cup.
article_snippet: But every great sporting saviour needs a bit of luck from time to time and Misbah’s came just two balls into Misbah’s innings.
article_snippet: It was a lifeline both Misbah and Misbah side desperately needed and along with Haris Sohail, Pakistan’s innings began to be rebuilt.
article_snippet: The pair shared a 73-run third wicket partnership and just when The pair looked ready to propel The pair side to a competitive total, greed became the undoing of The pair usually risk-free leader Misbah.
article_snippet: What followed, from the eighth over onwards was a masterclass in brutal but glorious fast bowling from Wahab Riaz.
article_snippet: Undeniably Wahab produced one the greatest World Cup bowling spells and deserved so much more then to be on the losing side.