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In the first T20 international match, the Pakistan team defeated West Indies by 14 runs. With this victory, visitors have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20 series.
Delhi: Pakistan defeated West Indies by 14 runs in the first T20 international match played at Central Browd Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida on Friday. With this victory, the visiting team has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20 series.
Pakistan’s strong score with Sym Job’s fifty
Pakistan started slowing down to bat first after losing the toss and the team lost the first wicket on the score of just 26 runs. After this, Syam Job made important partnerships with Fakhar Zaman (28 runs) and Hasan Nawaz (24 runs) and took the team to 178/6.
Job played a great innings of 57 runs in 38 balls with the help of 5 fours and 2 sixes. This was the second half -century of his T20I career, which he completed in 34 balls.
West Indies batting faded
The West Indies team started chasing the target. Openers Johnson Charles (35) and Jewel Andrew (35) added 72 runs in 11 overs for the first wicket. However, after this no batsman could play a big innings, where experienced players like Shai Hope (2), Godakesh Moti (0) and Roston Chase (5) failed completely, but Jason Holder scored an unbeaten 30 runs with the help of 4 sixes. But could not reach the team to victory. The West Indies team could score 164 runs after losing 7 wickets in 20 overs and lost the match by 14 runs.
Mohammad Nawaz’s great bowling
Mohammad Nawaz was the most successful bowler from Pakistan. He took three important wickets for just 23 runs in his four overs. Apart from this, Job also contributed to bowling and took 2 wickets for 20 runs in 2 overs. Shaheen Afridi and Sufiyan Mukim got one success each. At the same time, Shamar Joseph took the most 3 wickets for the West Indies.
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