Pakistan and West Indies. Two of the more unpredictable sides going around. When they are playing each other, expect the unexpected.

Thing I'm most looking forward to in today's match? Misbah doing Gangnam Style when Gayle gets out. — karachikhatmal (@karachikhatmal) June 7, 2013

Dwayne Bravo's appointment as West Indies captain had generated some interest leading into the tournament. Bravo's first move as West Indies' ODI captain was to drop his predecessor.

No Darren Sammy? Who will do the baby dance now? #ct13 #PakvWI — Sonali Dhulap (@pillya) June 7, 2013

Bravo elected to bowl in cloudy conditions, and Kemar Roach got the new ball to swing in devilishly. Pakistan's top order was quickly back in the hut.

And farhat departs...imran farhat and slips still a better love story than twillight #ct13 — Jameela Anderson (@Intruder17) June 7, 2013

Just think how fast Kemar Roach could bowl if he didn't run in wearing a 4kg necklace #ct13 — The Cricket Geek (@TheCricketGeek) June 7, 2013

Some Pakistan fans were having a bad time off the field as well.

Replaced Roach with Rampaul in my Fantasy side. To just compound the misery. — karachikhatmal (@karachikhatmal) June 7, 2013

Pakistan were in disarray but in Misbah-ul-Haq, they had just the man for the situation. He began in dour fashion, as demanded by the situation.

Misbah-ul-Haq is a man who seems like he'd complain that life in the old folks' home was "too hectic" for him. — Alternative Cricket (@AltCricket) June 7, 2013

But Roach kept probing. Misbah survived a torrid lbw appeal, before Denesh Ramdin dropped a sitter, but joined in celebrations after picking it up off the turf. That didn't go down too well with the twitterati.

Booing for Ramdin at the Oval after claiming grassed catch. "He needs to have a good look at himself, very poor" says Alec Stewart on TMS — Nick Hoult (@NHoultCricket) June 7, 2013

BREAKING: Ramdin claims ball was kept off ground by his pet worm Enid, who balanced it on her head as part of an orchestrated celebration. — Andy Zaltzman (@ZaltzCricket) June 7, 2013

After that Misbah dug in with extra resolve and the cricket turned attritional.

There is a term in Cricket called 'Single' which is very much unknown to Pakistani Batsmen. #CT13 — Suhail (@Crictwitte) June 7, 2013

What did we say about expecting the unexpected?

Did I just see Mishbah hitting a six or am I daydreaming #WIvsPAK #CT13 #PAKvsWI — Asit R. Panigrahi (@ashitpanigrahi) June 7, 2013

tuk, tuk, tuk, tuk, tuk, bang, tuk, tuk, tuk, tuk. Oh Misbah we love you for that. Out of the blue #ct13 — Guddu Malik (@GudduAamir) June 7, 2013

After a commendable repair job, Jamshed perished to a poor shot. One wicket quickly led to another. Pakistan had once again dug a hole for themselves.

Shoaib Malik following in his wife's footsteps in the French Open: they're both out early. #CT13 — Alternative Cricket (@AltCricket) June 7, 2013

drive on the up playing away from the body. Playing across the line. Uppercut to thirdman. Slog sweep. Chipped to a catching fielder. #5wkts — Hassan Cheema (@mediagag) June 7, 2013

Who would have thought that Pakistan would be even more self-destructive without Shahid Afridi? #CT13 — Alternative Cricket (@AltCricket) June 7, 2013

It's never a bad time to crack a joke about Kamran Akmal's keeping. Not even when he's batting.

@AltCricket What's the difference between Kamran Akmal and a rake? One catches the grass while the other grasses the catch :) — Darshan Senthil (@dagiroxforever7) June 7, 2013

Sunil Narine's confounding bunch of variations had the Pakistan batsmen in a twist. It also had the BBC confused - they classified him as a legspinner.

Leg-spinner Sunil Narine takes two wickets in four balls and Pakistan are 106-5 after 30 overs. #ct13 #WIvPkn latest: http://t.co/BCHkjq4Nym — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 7, 2013

Just like that Pakistan were 138 for 9. But Misbah was still around, farming the strike from Mohammad Irfan, and going for big shots.

Irfan's forward defensive shot gets one of the loudest cheers of the day #CT13 #Cricket #PakvWI — Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) June 7, 2013

Misbah's the right-handed Chanderpaul. First gear to fifth in 2 seconds #ct13 — Kanishkaa B (@kanishkaab) June 7, 2013

A thoroughly entertaining partnership followed, with Irfan playing like a proper No. 11, while Misbah smashed boundaries.

Pakistan's No 11 man is 7ft 1in. Bravo just bowled a bouncer at him that almost reached his belly button. — Patrick Kidd (@patrick_kidd) June 7, 2013

I have a feeling today is the day Misbah will unbutton his shirt. He'd have an 'M' on his chest. And a cape behind him. And he'll fly away. — Chachi Chatters (@ChachiChatters) June 7, 2013

The world needs Mohammad Irfan and Misbah-ul-Haq to be a crime-fighting duo. #CT13 — Alternative Cricket (@AltCricket) June 7, 2013

Irfan fell with three overs remaining, and Misbah's wait for his maiden ODI ton continued as he was stranded on 96.

Misbah & Jamshed - 146 Rest of Pakistan - 18 Extras - 6 #PakvsWI #ct13 — Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) June 7, 2013

If there was one bowling attack that could defend 170, it had to be Pakistan's. Their talented left-arm new-ball pairing struck early to keep Pakistan in the game. Two early wickets got the crowd interested.

The Pakistani fans are standing on chairs already. — Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) June 7, 2013

The most riveting passage of play in the day ensued, with Irfan testing fellow giant Chris Gayle with some purposeful seam and bounce.

Mohammad Irfan's greatest achievement is that he makes Chris Gayle look small — The Cricket Geek (@TheCricketGeek) June 7, 2013

it will be even more interesting to see chris gayle and irfan in a hell in a cell match #PakvWI — S a m i S a a y e r (@SamiSaayer) June 7, 2013

Irfan is so tall, Jon Snow and Ygritte have decided to climb him. — Chachi Chatters (@ChachiChatters) June 7, 2013

Gayle survived a torrid spell, and along with Marlon Samuels took West Indies towards momentary safety. Some sports fans were spoilt for choice.

I love you Ajmal I'll get back to you in a bit. Yes #Rafa win this please. #CT13 #RG13 — Hareem Tariq Lutfi (@Hareem_Lutfi) June 7, 2013

Ajmal brought them rushing back to the cricket with a doosra that castled Gayle. Wahab Riaz threw another punch, hustling Ramnaresh Sarwan with a bouncer.

Interestingly Djoker and Nole weren't, and Rafa was trending lower than the cricket terms.

The pressure mounted on the West Indies when Marlon Samuels walked past Mohammad Hafeez's doosra. Kieron Pollard found himself in a veritable cauldron, with Ajmal turning it in every direction, and Riaz making each ball count - slightly different circumstances than the IPL.

Pollard playing some real cricket after six months. — Mohammad Isam (@Isam84) June 7, 2013

This was ODI cricket at its best, a day after India and South Africa had muscled it out in a high-scorer.

The atmosphere alone makes you wonder why they're ditching the Champions Trophy. Imagine this vibe at the second match of a 45-day World Cup — Lawrence Booth (@the_topspin) June 7, 2013

Pollard and Bravo buckled down, and the tide turned gradually. Pakistan continued to bowl with purpose, but the lack of runs didn't help their cause.

An old West Indian just got up and turned the Pakistani fans and said, "come on boys, I can't hear you". They continued to look depressed. — Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) June 7, 2013

is it just me or do we start losing every time ramiz comes on the mic? #pakvwi #ct13 — Assad (@LeftArmAround) June 7, 2013

On cue, an Indian fan chimed in with an IPL reference.

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But Pakistan weren't done. Riaz managed to get the better of Pollard at the start of the Powerplay. It's never a bad time to crack a joke about Kamran Akmal's keeping. Not even when he's just taken a catch.

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Ajmal promptly did his bit, trapping Bravo in front with an offbreak. With Sammy not playing, the responsibility fell squarely on Ramdin's shoulders.

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Sunil Narine strode out and smoked a four off the first ball he faced. Another couple of streaky boundaries followed.

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The game refused to die. Irfan forced an edge out of Narine. Six to win off 64 with two wickets in hand. It's never a bad time to crack a joke about Kamran Akmal's keeping. Not even when he's just completed his fifth dismissal of the day.

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West Indies eventually stumbled home, with Roach hitting a boundary to end a job he'd begun at the start of the day.

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