Lauderhill, Florida ( The COW News Digital)Pakistan sealed a thrilling T20I series victory against the West Indies, winning the third and final match by 14 runs at the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, Florida. The three-match series was tied 1-1 heading into the decider, and Pakistan produced a disciplined performance with both bat and ball to emerge victorious and claim the series 2-1.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Pakistan posted a competitive total of 189 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The star of the innings was opener Sahibzada Farhan, who played a brilliant knock of 74 runs, anchoring the innings with flair and precision. He was well supported by the explosive Saim Ayub, who smashed 66 runs to give Pakistan a solid foundation.
Hasan Nawaz contributed 15 runs, while Mohammad Haris failed to make an impact, scoring just 2. Finishing touches were provided by Khushdil Shah (11*) and Faheem Ashraf (10*), who remained unbeaten at the end of the innings.
West Indies’ bowling attack tried to contain the Pakistani batters but lacked breakthroughs at crucial stages. Jason Holder, Roston Chase, and Shamar Joseph picked up one wicket each.
In reply, West Indies started cautiously but failed to accelerate effectively in the middle overs. Despite some resistance from their middle order, the Caribbean side could only manage 176 runs for the loss of 6 wickets, falling short by 14 runs.
Pakistan made two changes for the decider—bringing in Haris Rauf for Shaheen Shah Afridi and Khushdil Shah for Fakhar Zaman. The changes proved effective, with the bowlers executing their plans smartly under pressure.
With this win, Pakistan not only secured the T20I series but also gained valuable momentum ahead of their upcoming international fixtures. The match also served as a boost for players like Farhan and Ayub, who are pushing for regular spots in the national side with consistent performances.
The series had earlier seen Pakistan win the opening match and West Indies bounce back in the second, setting the stage for a high-stakes finale. Pakistan’s composure and tactical execution in the final game ultimately made the difference.
