Windies' chance to pile on Pakistan's misery

Pakistan are headed towards a familiar abyss. It's been four years since their forgettable World Cup performance in India, where they drew blanks in three group stage fixtures, but the story unfolding currently has been uncannily similar. Sana Mir's side has suffered five morale-sapping defeats on the bounce and their unending quest to break the duck continues. A spot in the next round is not at stake anymore, but with only two games to go, the urge to open their account should spur them on.

The Windies are only marginally better off than their Tuesday's opponents. It wasn't until they played against lowly Sri Lanka that they arrested what was turning out to be a serious rut. After four consecutive defeats, a