Pakistan Takes 1-0 Lead Over West Indies in Florida T20I Series

Pakistan secured a thrilling 14-run victory against West Indies in the opening T20I match of their series at Lauderhill, Florida. Pakistan posted a competitive total of 178-7, led by Saim Ayub's fluent 57 runs and supported by Fakhar Zaman and Hassan Nawaz. West Indies began their chase strongly, with openers Johnson Charles and debutant Jewel Andrew putting on a 72-run partnership, but the momentum shifted dramatically when Mohammad Nawaz took three wickets in a single over, triggering a batting collapse. Saim Ayub also contributed with the ball, taking two wickets, while Shaheen Afridi and Sufiyan Muqeem took crucial wickets to restrict West Indies to 164-7. Despite a late surge from Jason Holder, the required run rate proved too steep for the hosts, who suffered their sixth consecutive T20I defeat. Pakistan’s all-round team effort, especially Nawaz’s game-changing over and Ayub’s all-round brilliance, was pivotal in their win and gaining a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.