Nawaz's Overturn Paves Path for Pakistan's Victory
Mohammad Nawaz's brilliant over, claiming three wickets, turned the tide in Pakistan's favor, securing a 14-run win over West Indies in the T20 series opener in Florida. Saim Ayub's 57 and clutch bowling helped Pakistan defend their total of 178-6, despite a late flurry from West Indies' tailenders.
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In a thrilling opener of the Twenty20 cricket series in Florida, Mohammad Nawaz's superb over clinched a 14-run victory for Pakistan against the West Indies. Nawaz's pivotal performance came after Saim Ayub had set up Pakistan's innings with his impressive 57 runs, leading the team to post a total of 178-6.
The West Indies began their chase with steady progress, led by Johnson Charles and young Jewel Andrew, but the game took a dramatic turn when Nawaz stepped up. In a decisive 12th over, Nawaz dismissed Andrew, Charles, and Gudakesh Motie in quick succession, derailing the West Indies' momentum.
Despite Shamar Joseph and Jason Holder's commendable efforts to bridge the gap with powerful tail-end hitting, Pakistan's tactical bowling and fielding cemented the win. The victory continues Pakistan's dominance over the West Indies, following the latter's comprehensive losses to Australia.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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