Pakistan Clinch 14-Run Victory Over West Indies in Series Opener
Saim Ayub was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance, scoring 57 runs and taking 2 wickets
Pakistan secured a 14-run victory over West Indies in the opening match of the three-match T20 series.
Batting first, Pakistan posted a competitive total of 179 runs. In reply, West Indies were restricted to 164 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs.
Johnson Charles and Jeavor Royal top-scored for the visitors with 35 runs each, while Jason Holder contributed an unbeaten 30.
Pakistan’s bowling attack was led by Mohammad Nawaz, who claimed 3 wickets. Saim Ayub chipped in with 2 wickets, while Shaheen Afridi and Sufiyan Muqeem took one apiece.
Saim Ayub was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance, scoring 57 runs and taking 2 wickets.
Batting first, Pakistan posted a competitive 178 for 6. Saim Ayub starred with a fine all-round performance, earning the Player of the Match award for his 57 off 38 balls and two wickets.
His aggressive strokeplay, including five fours and two sixes, laid the foundation for Pakistan’s innings. Fakhar Zaman (28), Hasan Nawaz (24), and Faheem Ashraf (15) chipped in with useful cameos to help push the total close to 180.
For the West Indies, Shamar Joseph stood out with the ball, claiming 3 for 30 in his four overs. Akeal Hosein and Romario Shepherd took one wicket each, but Pakistan’s steady scoring rate proved tough to contain.
In reply, West Indies scored 164 for 7 in their 20 overs. Johnson Charles and debutant Jewel Andrew each scored 35, giving the Caribbean side a promising start. However, regular wickets in the middle overs stalled the chase. Jason Holder (30* off 12) and Shamar Joseph (21* off 12) put up a late fight, but the target remained just out of reach.
Pakistan’s bowlers kept things tight, with Mohammad Nawaz leading the attack with figures of 3 for 23. Young spinner Sufiyan Muqeem and all-rounder Saim Ayub also played key roles, taking a wicket each.
With this win, Pakistan take a 1–0 lead in the series. The teams will return to the same venue for the second T20I on Sunday.
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