Pakistan vs West Indies: Saim Ayub hits 57 as Pakistan eye 160 vs West Indies in 1st T20I 2025. Shamar Joseph, Holder strike back. Follow full live score updates from Florida.
Match Begins with Toss Drama
The 1st T20I between West Indies and Pakistan is underway at Central Broward Stadium, Florida. West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and chose to bowl first, citing dew as a reason. Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha said the team is confident and well-balanced, ready to challenge any opposition with their performance.
Solid Start by Pakistan Openers
Pakistan began strongly with openers Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan. In just the first three overs, Saim smashed a few boundaries to get Pakistan to 26/0. However, Farhan couldn’t last long as Shamar Joseph dismissed him in the fourth over. The early momentum stayed with Pakistan despite the loss.
Powerplay Score and First Setback
After six overs, Pakistan reached 46/1. While the run rate was healthy, losing Farhan early hurt their momentum a bit. Fakhar Zaman joined Saim Ayub and the duo kept the scoreboard moving. Zaman played a few attacking strokes, ensuring the powerplay ended with positive energy for Pakistan.
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Saim Ayub Slams Half-Century
Saim Ayub looked in great touch as he brought up his second T20I fifty off just 33 balls. He continued to attack the West Indies bowlers with a strike rate above 150. By the 11th over, Pakistan had crossed 100. Ayub’s innings gave Pakistan a strong platform to build a big total.
Middle Overs Collapse for Pakistan
Pakistan suffered two key setbacks in the middle overs. Jason Holder bowled a deadly yorker to dismiss Saim Ayub for 57. Soon after, Shamar Joseph struck again, removing Fakhar Zaman for 28. The momentum shifted as the West Indies bowlers came back strong after an expensive start.
Final Overs: Push for 160
By the 15th over, Pakistan had posted 126/3. With five overs to go, the lower middle order aimed to accelerate. Hasan Nawaz hit some big shots but was dismissed quickly. Mohammad Nawaz and skipper Salman Agha then took charge to push the team toward the 160-run mark.
After 17 Overs: Pakistan Near 150
At the end of 17 overs, Pakistan was 145/4. With just 18 balls left, they were eyeing a final push of 15–20 more runs. A target near 160 would give Pakistan a competitive edge, especially considering the pace-friendly surface and dew factor later in the evening.
West Indies Bowling Highlights
West Indies’ bowling came alive after the powerplay. Shamar Joseph was the standout, picking up key wickets. Jason Holder and Akeal Hosein also bowled tight spells. Roston Chase maintained control in the middle overs but looked frustrated when a misfield from captain Shai Hope gave away a boundary.
Jewel Andrew’s Historic Debut
A special moment for West Indies came even before the first ball—18-year-old Jewel Andrew made his T20I debut, becoming the youngest West Indian ever to do so. The young talent now holds a place in West Indies history, and fans are excited to see what he brings to the team.
Where to Watch: Streaming Details
Unfortunately, there’s no live TV broadcast of the series in India. However, Indian fans can stream the West Indies vs Pakistan 1st T20I live on the FanCode app and website. The match has already offered excitement and twists, and more is expected in the second innings.
Conclusion: Pakistan vs West Indies
The 1st T20I between West Indies and Pakistan has been a thrilling contest so far. Saim Ayub’s explosive 57 gave Pakistan early momentum, but West Indies bowlers pulled things back in the middle overs. With Pakistan eyeing 160, the match is perfectly poised. The second innings promises high drama as WI begin their chase under lights in Florida.
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