In a thrilling start to the three-match T20 series, Pakistan secured a 14-run victory against West Indies in the first encounter. Saim Ayub’s stellar all-round display earned him the Player of the Match award, as he contributed 57 runs with the bat and claimed 2 crucial wickets.

Opting to bat first, Pakistan posted a competitive total of 178 runs. West Indies, in their chase, fell short at 164 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs. For the visitors, Johnson Charles and Jeavor Royal each scored 35 runs, while Jason Holder’s unbeaten 30 provided late resistance but wasn’t enough to close the gap.

Pakistan’s bowling attack was led by Mohammad Nawaz, who picked up 3 wickets to disrupt the West Indies batting lineup. Saim Ayub’s 2 wickets further bolstered the effort, with Shaheen Afridi and Sufiyan Muqeem chipping in with one wicket apiece.

Ayub’s dynamic performance with both bat and ball proved decisive, setting the tone for Pakistan’s dominance in the series opener.