Mohammad Nawaz claimed three wickets in a single over to lead Pakistan to a 14-run victory over West Indies in the opening Twenty20 international at Central Broward Park on Thursday.
Sent in to bat, Pakistan posted 178 for six, with opener Saim Ayub top-scoring with a 38-ball 57. The left-hander was later named Player of the Match for his all-round performance, returning figures of 2-20 with the ball.
The West Indies made a steady start in reply, reaching 72 without loss before Nawaz turned the game in Pakistan’s favour. The left-arm spinner removed Jewel Andrew (35), Johnson Charles (35) and Gudakesh Motie (0) in the 12th over, triggering a collapse that saw the hosts lose four wickets for just five runs.
Captain Shai Hope (2) fell soon after, scooping a delivery from Ayub to the deep. Despite a late surge from Jason Holder, who struck 30 not out off 12 balls, and Shamar Joseph (21), the West Indies fell short, closing on 164 for seven.
The result extends a difficult run for the West Indies, who were coming off a clean sweep of defeats across formats against Australia earlier in the week.
The second match of the T20 series will be played at the same venue on Saturday.
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