Irfan may sit out against Ireland

ADELAIDE: Pakistani seamer Muhammad Irfan is likely to miss the match against Ireland on Sunday. The pacer has been complaining of pain in his leg which has made it difficult for him to walk.

Irfan was seen complaining of pain in his leg during the team’s last match against South Africa.

Pakistan’s match against Ireland is the last league match in the month-long group stage will steer the winner into the quarter-finals and leave the loser facing a tricky run-rate count back against the West Indies.

Earlier, Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq urged his team to build on the momentum gained over the last two weeks.

Pakistan lost their opening two matches against old foes India and the West Indies, but bounced back to win the next three to prove once again they are one of the most unpredictable sides in world cricket.

One of those included a stunning success over mighty South Africa in Auckland where they bowled the Proteas out for 202 after making just 222.

"We have got a new life in this tournament and we must ensure we do not waste it," said the 40-year-old Misbah, who along with team-mate Shahid Afridi, will quit one-day cricket once their World Cup ends.

"There are four must-wins games to play starting with the one against Ireland. Then three more and you could win the tournament, so our approach has to be straightforward.