Malik’s ton hands Pakistan series

Thirty-five-year-old Shoaib Malik produced the knock of the series, a sensational 101 from 111 deliveries to hand Pakistan a six-wicket win over a brittle West Indies side in the third and final Brighto Paints Q Mobile Cup One-Day International yesterday at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence to seal the series 2 – 1.

Malik, who looked in subline touch, stroked the first ball of the 44th over of Pakistan’s innings to register his century and win the game for his side as his teammates rushed onto the field with much jubilation.

Malik was not alone as the other `veteran’ in the side, Mohammad Hafeez (81)