LAHORE - Pakistan captain Younus Khan dedicated his side's win over Ireland at the Oval to former coach Bob Woolmer. Woolmer died just a few hours after watching his side crash to defeat against Ireland in the 2007 World Cup. Pakistan's 39-run victory may have gone some way to erasing the pain of that defeat in Jamaica but the far more tragic loss of their coach, who passed away back at the team's hotel, will never be forgotten. "I dedicate a lot of my good matches to Bob Woolmer," said Younus, "He was an inspiring person for me because when I was in and out [of the team] around the time of 2004 he joined us and was like a father figure for me and the whole team. We are still missing him and I think after winning the (Twenty20) World Cup I will dedicate that final game to Bob Woolmer." Younus also revealed the knowledge gained from Woolmer during his successful period with the Asian nation is having a major influence on his captaincy style. The 31-year-old explained his decision to change the batting order for today's match - elevating Shahid Afridi (who struck a rapid 24) up the order - was inspired from his schooling by Woolmer. "I learnt a lot of things from Bob Woolmer," said Younus "and he was flexible - especially in the batting order. My planning at that time [today] was that I need a couple of in-form batsmen for big games like the semi-final and final. This was a crucial game for run-rate so it's all about getting them a little bit of confidence - a player like Shahid Afridi has been good with the ball but he needs runs with the bat so it was an idea like that." Pakistan must now await the outcome of the final Group F match - Sri Lanka v New Zealand - to decide their progress in the tournament.