New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- Hasan Nawaz announced himself in style after the middle-order batter scored a fifty on ODI debut to steer Pakistan to a five-wicket win over West Indies in the first game at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad on Saturday.

Coming to bat at no.6 after the fall of Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz played a mature innings to see Pakistan cross the line with seven balls to spare while chasing 281. In fact, it was Hasan's 104-run stand with Hussain Talat (39 not out) for the unbroken sixth wicket that saw the team home. Hasan remained not out for 63.

In the process, Hasan became the 14th Pakistan cricketer to scored a fifty on ODI debut. He also became the first Pakistan player in six years to score fifty-plus on ODI debut. The Me...