Pakistan Seals T20 Series with Thrilling Victory Over West Indies
Pakistan clinched the Twenty20 series against West Indies 2-1 with a 13-run victory. Saim Ayub's all-round performance, including a half-century and a crucial wicket, secured the win. Despite a strong start, West Indies fell short, ending their hopes for a comeback. Both teams now head to the Caribbean for ODIs.
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In a thrilling conclusion to the Twenty20 cricket series, Pakistan defeated West Indies by 13 runs, clinching a 2-1 series victory. Saim Ayub's all-round performance was pivotal, as he contributed a half-century in a strong 138-run partnership with Sahibzada Farhan, and later took a crucial wicket.
Pakistan, posting 189-4, managed to restrict the West Indies to 176-6. Despite the hosts' strong start with 33 runs in just two overs, Haris Rauf and Ayub's disciplined bowling squashed their ambitions, leading to key wickets and steady the pace of the game.
The series, tied going into the final match, ended West Indies' recent struggle for success in T20s, having broken a prolonged losing streak of seven matches with a win in the previous game. Both teams are now set to travel to the Caribbean for a series of one-day internationals.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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