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Worldwide media, in the cricket-playing world at least, was geared up and ready for the start of the World Cup in the West Indies this morning.
By the end of the game, they were united in calling it as a comprehensive win for the hosts, and tipping them to go further in the tournament than many might have done 24 hours ago.
The BBC website noted that Pakistan's early loss of wickets, followed by the later dismissal of Inzamam and Yousuf, put an end to their challenge: "Pakistan started badly with their chase, and struggled to build momentum before [Dwayne] Smith struck his killer blows... the exciting climax that had appeared to be on the cards turned into a gentle victory parade for the hosts."
The Times of India also paid credit to the batting pair but continued: "After that none of the Pakistani batsmen resisted the Caribbean attack."
The sentiment was much the same for the blogger at the Guardian in the UK who wrapped up by saying: "It's been a comprehensive win by a very disciplined West Indies side. It's too early to say, of course, but if they keep playing like this, they will be in the mix for a semi-final spot."
There were also positive vibes heading for the Caribbean from London via the Times, its live commentator observing that to the delight of the crowd at Sabina Park the "embarrassing warm-up defeat by India" was suddenly a distant memory.
On sportsjamaica.com they were simply ecstatic to see the back of Malik, who looked like being the only risk of a late - if unlikely - Pakistan win, stating subtly when he was dismissed: "THATS OUT!! Caught!!"
Needless to say, in the US they haven't noticed the event has started, USA Today's sport pages being among those to pass it by completely.
