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Match factsSeptember 27, 2016 Start time 2000 local (1600 GMT)Big PictureBereft of confidence and 0-4 down, not much was happening for Pakistans limited-overs squad in their ODI series against England last month. But, as is the case in sport, one moment of clear thinking can help a team turn around. Pakistan achieved that through a partnership between their best limited-overs batsmen, Shoaib Malik and Sarfraz Ahmed, in a demanding chase of 303 in Cardiff. Three convincing T20 wins followed, and now, Pakistan have an atypical sense of belief in their own game, and camaraderie under newly-appointed captain Sarfraz has hit a new level. Although this series is done, Pakistan are still striving to find the glue that can hold it all together: consistency.Pakistans series win against West Indies has been built around the same modus operandi theyve used for decades - bat to par and bowl well above that. Reducing the world champions to 48 for 8 and 89 for 7 in the first two T20s showed their discipline with the ball. A youthful side has also shown the ability to save runs on the field. But, how will Pakistans new-look outfit hold their own under the duress that this format often brings?As teams master the T20 format, they also sometimes deem a bad day acceptable. West Indies batsmen suffered two in succession, which has cost the team the series; their six-hitters have hit the wall when unable to find the boundary. West Indies are known to be a boundary-hitting side. But its up to us to find a way around that, batting coach Toby Radford said after the second T20. If they dont, a whitewash may be inevitable.Form guidePakistan WWWLL (last five completed matches, most recent first)West Indies LLWWWIn the spotlightShoaib Malik has been one of Pakistans most consistent T20 performers. In his last 16 T20I innings, Malik has failed to register a double-digit score just once. Maliks experience and fielding prowess have also helped Pakistan in their dramatic limited-overs revival.West Indies middle order, which includes Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard and Carlos Brathwaite, is arguably the best in the world. Bravo resurrected West Indies innings in the first T20 with a 54-ball 55. But for them to be at their destructive best, West Indies top order has to set a base from where the middle order can attack effectively.Team newsPakistan have no reason to change their winning combination with a whitewash in sight, although coach Mickey Arthur said on the eve of the game that there might be changes on the fast-bowling front. We would like to bring in [Mohammad] Amir, and start him bowling before the ODIs, he said. I want to know how Rumman Raees goes too, but we will take a final decision tomorrow.*Pakistan (probable): 1 Sharjeel Khan, 2 Khalid Latif, 3 Babar Azam, 4 Umar Akmal, 5 Shoaib Malik, 6 Sarfraz Ahmed (capt & wk), 7 Imad Wasim, 8 Mohammad Nawaz, 9 Wahab Riaz, 10 Sohail Tanvir, 11 Hasan Ali/Mohammad AmirWith the series gone, captain Carlos Brathwaite said they are likely to hand a debut to one or two players. Rovman Powell may make it into the XI for Nicholas Pooran, who has scores of 5 and 4 in his first two T20Is. West Indies may also rejig their misfiring top order.West Indies (probable): 1 Johnson Charles, 2 Evin Lewis, 3 Andre Fletcher (wk), 4 Marlon Samuels, 5 Dwayne Bravo, 6 Kieron Pollard, 7 Carlos Brathwaite (capt), 8 Rovman Powell/Nicholas Pooran, 9 Sunil Narine, 10 Samuel Badree, 11 Jerome TaylorPitch and conditionsAbu Dhabi, with its larger dimensions, will provide a different challenge to the batsmen. Pakistans batsmen scampered through for plenty of twos in the smaller Dubai outfield, which could continue. West Indies six-hitting ability and adaptability will be tested. The nature of the pitch is unlikely to be too dissimilar from the first two T20Is, and temperatures are expected to be in the late 30s again.Stats and triviaBefore this series, Pakistan had never won more than one match in a three-match T20I seriesPakistans left-arm bowlers have taken 14 wickets this series, the joint most for any team in a bilateral T20I seriesPakistan have won only one of the four T20Is they have played in Abu DhabiQuotesThe dot-ball percentage was always far too high [previously in limited-overs cricket], so we had to rotate the strike more and we particulary worked hard to score off good balls. It was pleasing to see us score so many [87] off the last ten the other night.Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur is happy that his teams efforts to improve aspects of their limited-overs batting are workingI havent lost confidence in anyone as a team.Captain Carlos Brathwaite is clear about believing in his team despite losing the two matches.*18.00GMT, September 26: The preview was updated after Mickey Arthurs media interactionToronto Raptors Store . Inter president Erick Thohir says in a club statement on Wednesday that Vidic is "one of the worlds best defenders and his qualities, international pedigree, and charisma will be an asset. Stitched Raptors Jerseys .H. -- Matt Kenseth made it 2 for 2 in the Chase, holding off teammate Kyle Busch to win Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. https://www.cheapraptors.com/ . Both players have lower body injuries that will keep them out of the lineup until at least January 31, which is the first game they can be activated from IR. 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How great will be revealed in the next couple of days at the board of governors meeting in Pebble Beach, Calif.Less than two weeks after being designated for assignment by the Houston Astros, Carlos Gomez will have the opportunity to be a starting outfielder with the AL West-leading Texas Rangers.Texas manager Jeff Banister told reporters Sunday that Gomez will be the Rangers left fielder once he is brought up from the minor leagues.The 30-year-old outfielder, who signed a minor league deal with the Rangers on Saturday, said he expects to play three or four games with Round Rock before being added to the major league roster.The plan is to play about three games in Triple-A and take advantage of that opportunity because I have been out for 10 days, Gomez said. I really dont think [the time off] is going to affect me, because I have worked out and practiced every day, but live pitching is different. So I am going to play a few games in Triple A to get back into the swing of things, that way when I go up to a team that is in first place I can have a positive impact.Gomez, who reported to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, told ESPN.com that he evaluated offers from several teams, including the Miami Marlins, but opted for the Rangers due to their position as divisional leaders, the opportunity to get regular playing time, and his familiarity with the league and division.This is an amazing opportunity for me to go to a team that is in first place in the division and headed to the playoffs, Gomez said in a phone conversation Saturday night. I had a few offers from other teams, but I chose the Rangers because I believe it is the team wwhere I can feel most comfortable and develop better since I will be staying in the same division.dddddddddddd Even though I did not do my job with the Astros, I know the league and the division well.The Rangers are a team that seem to have great harmony and their playing style is similar to mine, but the first thing for me was that they are in first place and have players like Adrian Beltre, Carlos Beltran, Elvis Andrus, Ian Desmond; thats pretty special. Its inspiring. I am going to be on a winning team.Gomez gave credit to Beltran for the Rangers giving him a chance after hitting .210 with five home runs and 29 RBIs in 85 games before being released by Houston. 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