After winning the toss, Misbah-Ul-Haq asked West Indies to bat first. The decision looked sound, when both openers were back in pavilion by the 8th over, including the dangerous Chris Gayle. 28/2 at that stage seemed to justify Pakistan captain’s decision. Darren Bravo and Marlon Samuels went into the act of resurrection and added 75 for the third wicket, before Samuels and Bravo disappeared. Samuels fell as the third wicket and Bravo suffered a freak injury that could sound a death knell for his further appearance this World Cup. Though 167/3 may look better than 28/2,