Pakistan started their T20I series against the West Indies on a high note, securing a 14-run victory. The match, held at Lauderhill, saw Saim Ayub deliver a match-winning performance, earning him the Player of the Match award. Batting first, Ayub’s dynamic 57 off 38 balls, including five boundaries and two sixes, proved pivotal in Pakistan’s innings, which concluded at 178/6. An 81-run partnership with Fakhar Zaman bolstered the innings, while contributions from Hasan Nawaz and Faheem Ashraf added late momentum. Shamar Joseph was the key wicket-taker for the West Indies. In their chase, the West Indies’ openers, Johnson Charles and Jewel Andrew, built a strong foundation. However, Mohammad Nawaz’s crucial wickets in the 12th over swung the momentum. Ayub also contributed with the ball, taking two important wickets. Although Jason Holder’s late hitting created tension, Pakistan maintained their composure. Nawaz ended with 3 for 23, and Ayub with 2 for 20, leading Pakistan to victory.
