Match Overview
- Series: Pakistan tour of United States & West Indies, 2025 (3‑match T20I series)
- Date & Venue: 31 July 2025, Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida
- Toss: West Indies elected to field first
- Result: Pakistan won by 14 runs, leading series 1–0
Full Scorecard
Pakistan Innings (178/6, 20 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saim Ayub | 57 | 38 | — | — | 150+ |
| Fakhar Zaman | 25 | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammad Haris† | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 600.0 |
| Others + Extras | — | — | — | — | — |
- Key contributions: Ayub powered Pakistan with a quickfire 57 off 38, supported by Zaman and Haris’s cameo
- Total: 178/6 in 20 overs (RR: 8.9)
West Indies Innings (164/7, 20 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Charles | 35 | 36 | 2 | 2 | 97.2 |
| Jewel Andrew | 35 | 33 | 1 | 3 | 106.1 |
| JO Holder* | 30 | 12 | — | 4 | 250.0 (not out) |
- Extras: 13 (LB 2, W 11)
- Fall of wickets shows middle-order collapse – final: 164/7 in 20 overs (RR: 8.2)
Bowling Highlights
Pakistan Bowlers:
- Mohammad Nawaz: 4‑0‑23‑3, economical and wicket‑taking
- Saim Ayub (also part‑time): 2‑0‑20‑2
- Shaheen Shah Afridi: 4‑0‑27‑1
- Sufiyan Muqeem: 4‑0‑20‑1
West Indies Bowlers:
- Alzarri Joseph: 4‑0‑30‑3
- AJ Hosein: 4‑0‑31‑1, Chase and Shepherd took one wicket each
Key Performers
- Player of the Match: Saim Ayub (Pakistan) – explosive fifty and smart bowling change brought two crucial wickets
- Top Batsman: Saim Ayub – 57 off 38
- Best Bowler: Mohammad Nawaz – 3 wickets for 23 runs
Match Summary & Turning Points
Pakistan posted a competitive total of 178 after a strong middle overs partnership anchored by Ayub. In reply, West Indies got off to a flying start with Charles and Andrew putting up a 72-run opening stand. However, once the spinners, led by Nawaz, entered the attack in the 11th over, momentum shifted decisively. Pakistan ran through the middle order, bundling out West Indies at 164 and sealing a 14-run win.
Captain Salman Ali Agha highlighted the effectiveness of spin in the middle overs and praised the team’s composure under chase pressure. Meanwhile, West Indies skipper Shai Hope acknowledged a missed opportunity in not rotating strike and failing to adapt to spin early.
Conclusion & What’s Next
With this win, Pakistan lead the series 1–0. The second T20I will take place in Lauderhill on 2 August 2025. With West Indies struggling to win white-ball matches recently (just 2 wins in their last 19 T20Is), they will be looking to bounce back quickly.