Pak ready to deliver knock-out punch

Captain Inzamam-ul-Haq said three consecutive wins have boosted the confidence of his players who now believe they can clinch the one-day series.

Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq on Saturday sent out an ominous warning to the beleaguered Indians, saying his young team was determined to carry the momentum into the last One-Day International and complete a remarkable come-from-behind series win.

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Inzamam said the three consecutive wins have boosted the confidence of his players who now believe that they can clinch the one-day series.

"The boys have really worked hard and full credit to them. Having taken the lead, we now believe that we can win the series. We are in a good position and we will not let it go," Inzamam said at the pre-match press conference.

The visitors lost the first two matches but bounced back brilliantly with three consecutive wins to take a 3-2 lead in the six-match series.

"It is heartening to see the way we have fought back. Even in the Test series, we came from behind to draw level. The players have a lot of self-belief now," Inzamam said.

On whether he had proved a point to some of his detractors who had questioned his leadership qualities after the disastrous tour of Australia, Inzamam said, "I have never tried to prove anything. When the team does not perform, there is criticism. You have to accept it.

"It is the job of the players to perform. Yes, I am quite happy with our performance during the tour of India," he said.

Inzamam said the fighting spirit displayed by his players has been the biggest gain during the tour. "When we came here, we were written off but I am happy that we have been able to fightback. The results are there to be seen."

On the pitch at the Feroz Shah Kotla, Inzamam said, "I can't say anything on the track till I see it. Both the teams will have to play on the same track."