Pakistan secured a 2-1 series win over the West Indies after a thrilling 13-run victory in the third and final T20I at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground.
This win was powered by a dominant opening stand and a tight bowling performance that helped Pakistan defend their total of 189 runs.
Pakistan captain opted to bat first after winning the toss, and the decision paid off.
Openers Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub delivered a brilliant 138-run stand, frustrating the West Indian bowlers and giving Pakistan a solid platform.
Farhan led the charge with an impressive 74 runs off 53 balls, hitting 5 sixes and 3 fours.
Saim Ayub provided excellent support, scoring 66 from 49 deliveries, including 2 sixes and 4 boundaries.
The opening stand remained unbroken until the 17th over, when Shamar Joseph dismissed Farhan. A flurry of wickets soon followed his departure.
Following the opening pair’s exit, Pakistan struggled to maintain momentum in the final overs.
Mohammad Haris was run out for just 2 runs, while Hasan Nawaz managed only 15 before being caught.
However, Khushdil Shah and Faheem Ashraf remained unbeaten on 11 and 10 runs, respectively, ensuring Pakistan ended strongly at 189/4 after 20 overs.
In total, the innings featured 11 sixes and 7 fours, showcasing aggressive intent.
Chasing 190, West Indies started aggressively, scoring 30 runs in the first 10 balls against Hasan Ali and Mohammad Nawaz.
Youngster Jewel Andrew added some spark with 24 runs, but fell to Haris Rauf, caught by Hasan Ali at long on.
Captain Shai Hope failed to anchor the innings, managing only 7 runs, caught by Ayub off Nawaz.
Alick Athanaze showed some resistance, scoring a composed 60 runs, but his dismissal in the 13th over left the West Indies needing 80 runs from 42 balls.
From there, the chase slowed down significantly.
Pakistan’s bowlers maintained tight control during the death overs.
Saim Ayub, apart from his batting heroics, also took a key wicket.
Spinner Sufiyan Muqeem bowled out the dangerous Jason Holder for a duck, a big blow to the West Indies’ hopes.
Roston Chase got out in the 17th over. Sherfane Rutherford hit a six to complete his fifty. He scored 51 runs. But his late effort was not enough.
Needing 16 off the last over, West Indies fell short at 176/6, handing Pakistan a 13-run win.
