Pakistan sealed the three-match T20I sequence in opposition to West Indies with a hard-fought 13-run victory within the third and ultimate conflict at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium. Sahibzada Farhan’s composed 74 off 53 balls set the muse for Pakistan’s sequence win, incomes him the Participant of the Match award.
Pakistan’s sturdy begin with the bat
Opting to bat first, Pakistan’s openers Saim Ayub and Farhan offered a strong begin, stitching a vital partnership that set the tone for a giant complete. Farhan performed a well-paced innings, smashing 3 fours and 5 sixes, whereas Ayub complemented him completely with 66 runs off 49 deliveries. Late cameos from Hasan Nawaz (15 off 7) and Khushdil Shah (11 off 6) powered Pakistan to 189/4 in 20 overs regardless of disciplined spells from Roston Chase and Jason Holder.
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West Indies struggle however fall brief
In response, West Indies started brightly with Jewel Andrew’s quickfire 24 off 15 balls earlier than Alick Athanaze took cost with a powerful 60 off 40 balls, anchoring the innings. Sherfane Rutherford’s 51 off 35, studded with 3 sixes, stored the hosts in rivalry. Nevertheless, Pakistan’s bowlers held their nerve within the loss of life overs, with Sufiyan Muqeem’s economical 4-over spell for simply 20 runs proving decisive. The hosts ultimately fell 13 runs brief, ending at 176/6.
With this victory, Pakistan wrapped up the T20I sequence 2-1. The sequence witnessed thrilling contests, with Pakistan profitable the primary recreation by 14 runs, West Indies bouncing again within the second with a 2-wicket win, and the guests clinching the decider. The main target now shifts to the ODI sequence, starting on August 8 on the Brian Lara Stadium, the place either side will look to begin contemporary and set the tone for the following leg of the tour.
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