Pakistan crush West Indies in opener as Saim Ayub and Nawaz steal the show – SUCH TV

Pakistan secured a solid 14-run win over West Indies in the first Twenty20 at Central Broward Regional Park, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series—powered by impressive all-round performances from Saim Ayub and Mohammad Nawaz.

Batting first, Pakistan set a strong total of 178 for 6 in their 20 overs, with Ayub and Nawaz shining in both batting and bowling to steer their side to victory.

The innings was anchored by a brilliant knock from Saim Ayub, who struck a fluent 57 off 38 balls.

It was his second T20I fifty and featured five boundaries and two towering sixes.

Saim Ayub, opening the innings, shared an 81-run stand with Fakhar Zaman (28 off 24), setting the tone after an early loss.

Despite a mid-innings wobble, late cameos from Hassan Nawaz (24 off 18), Faheem Ashraf (16 off 9), and skipper Salman Ali Agha (11* off 7) lifted Pakistan to a strong finish.

For West Indies, Shamar Joseph was the pick of the bowlers with 3-30.

In reply, the West Indies began steadily in the Pakistan vs West Indies contest, with Johnson Charles and Jewel Andrew compiling a 72-run stand.

But their cautious approach backfired, allowing the asking rate to climb.

Mohammad Nawaz turned the tide in Pakistan’s favor with a game-changing 12th over, taking three wickets — Andrew (35), Charles (35), and Motie (0) — in just six balls.

His spell of 3-23 was crucial in derailing the West Indies innings.

The pressure was compounded when Saim Ayub struck again — this time with the ball.

He removed captain Shai Hope (2) and Sherfane Rutherford (13) in successive overs, showcasing his all-round talent.

Saim Ayub’s figures of 2-20 helped ensure Pakistan kept a tight grip on the chase.

As the Pakistan vs West Indies match reached the final overs, the hosts had slumped to 114-7, needing 65 off the last 18 balls.

Despite a late blitz from Jason Holder (30* off 12) and Shamar Joseph (21* off 12), the West Indies fell short, finishing on 164-7.

Shaheen Afridi and Sufiyan Muqeem also chipped in with one wicket each, ensuring Pakistan sealed the opening game in style.

With Saim Ayub’s all-round heroics and Nawaz’s brilliance with the ball, Pakistan now look ahead to the second T20I in this Pakistan vs West Indies series, scheduled for August 3 at the same venue.