On August 1, 2025, Pakistan achieved a 14-run victory over the West Indies in the first T20I of a three-match series held at Central Broward Regional Park in Florida. Saim Ayub scored 57 runs off 38 balls, while Mohammad Nawaz made a significant impact with his bowling, claiming 3 wickets for 23 runs.
Pakistan set a target of 178 runs for the West Indies, who managed to score 164 runs for the loss of 7 wickets, despite a strong start from their opening batsmen.
Batting first, Pakistan posted 178-7, anchored by Saim Ayub’s fourth T20I half-century, featuring five boundaries and two sixes. Sahibzada Farhan (14 off 12) and Fakhar Zaman (28 off 24) provided support, with an 81-run second-wicket stand. Late contributions from Hassan Nawaz (24 off 18), Salman Ali Agha (11* off 8), and Mohammad Haris’ final-ball six boosted the total. Shamar Joseph (3/35) was the standout bowler for the West Indies.
💚Green shirts take the lead! 💪
🇵🇰 #Pakistan win the first T20I of the 3-match series vs #WestIndies in Lauderhill, USA 🏏#WIvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/zJZAk0OrX0
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 1, 2025In their chase of 179 runs, the West Indies started strong with a 72-run opening partnership between debutant Jewel Andrew, who scored 35 runs off 33 balls, and Johnson Charles, who made 35 off 36 balls. However, Mohammad Nawaz delivered a crucial 12th over, claiming three wickets and shifting the momentum of the game, leaving the West Indies at 75 for 3. Saim Ayub contributed significantly, taking 2 wickets for just 15 runs, dismissing Shai Hope for 2 runs and Sherfane Rutherford for 11.
Shaheen Afridi and Sufiyan Muqeem each took one wicket as well. Though Jason Holder scored an unbeaten 30 runs off 12 balls, it wasn’t enough to prevent the West Indies from suffering their sixth consecutive loss in T20 internationals.
🌟 Man of the Match 🌟@SaimAyub7 bags the award 🏅 for a superb all-round show — 57 runs with the bat & 2/20 with the ball 🔥#WIvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/ERA2u2L4Zt
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 1, 2025Pakistan currently leads the series 1-0, with the next match scheduled for Sunday. The West Indies, having recently suffered a 5-0 T20I whitewash against Australia earlier in 2025, are under pressure to bounce back. Pakistan’s strong all-round performance, spearheaded by Ayub and Nawaz, demonstrates their determination to dominate the series.
