Pakistan Clinches T20I Series Against West Indies with a 13-Run Victory in the Decider

• Lauderhill, Florida – Pakistan secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory in the three-match T20I series against the West Indies, holding their nerve to win the final match by 13 runs on Sunday. 
• A powerful opening partnership and disciplined bowling in the final overs ensured Pakistan's seventh consecutive series win over the Caribbean side in this format.
• After being put into bat by West Indies captain Shai Hope, Pakistan's openers, Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub, laid a formidable foundation with a magnificent 138-run stand. 
• Farhan was the aggressor, smashing 74 off 53 balls with five sixes and three fours, while Ayub contributed a well-made 66 from 49 deliveries. 
• Their efforts propelled Pakistan to a challenging total of 189 for 4 in their 20 overs.
• In response, the West Indies started their chase aggressively, with openers Alick Athanaze and Jewel Andrew looking to take the game to the Pakistani bowlers. 
• However, the introduction of Haris Rauf saw the dismissal of Andrew for 24. Athanaze went on to score his maiden T20I fifty, keeping the hosts in the hunt.
• Sherfane Rutherford also played a valiant innings, scoring a half-century to keep West Indies' hopes alive. 
• Despite their efforts, the required run rate continued to climb due to disciplined bowling from Pakistan's spinners in the middle overs.
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   The pressure mounted, leading to key dismissals, including that of Rutherford in the final over. 
• Ultimately, the West Indies could only manage 176 for 6, falling short of the target.
• Pakistan's spinner Mohammad Nawaz was named the Player of the Series for his consistent performance, which included taking seven wickets at an average of 10.
• The victory, however, was bittersweet for Pakistan as they lost opener Fakhar Zaman to a hamstring injury sustained during the second match. He will return home for rehabilitation and miss the upcoming ODI series.

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