Sheikh Zayed Cup 2005, Pakistan Masters romp to title Options

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Cricinfo staff

May 4, 2005

Pakistan Masters 283 for 8 (Inzamam 72, Kamal 58, Youhana 50) beat Indian Masters 138 by 145 runs

Three solid half-centuries by the middle-order batsmen helped Pakistan Masters post a crushing 145-run win over their Indian counterparts and lift the Sheikh Zayed Cup at Abu Dhabi. The Pakistan Masters had earlier beaten the Sri Lankans in another one-sided contest. The Pakistanis amassed 283 for 8 after winning the toss, and then took early wickets to ensure that India were never in the hunt.

Pakistan, though, suffered some early jolts and were reduced to 41 for 4 in the 10th over. But Asim Kamal and Yousuf Youhana established the launching pad with a steady 92-run partnership before Inzamam-ul-Haq rattled a 62-ball 72, including seven fours and a six, to boost them to a commanding total.

India, with a depleted side composed of former internationals and greenhorns, were never in the contest and folded for just 138 in 34.1 overs. The five Pakistan bowlers equally shared the spoils with two wickets apiece and none of the Indians even managed to get past 30.

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