Pakistan Defeats West Indies in First T20I: Ayub Shines with Bat and Ball

Pakistan secured a 14-run win against the West Indies in the first T20I, with a remarkable all-round performance from Saim Ayub. The match, played in Lauderhill, saw Ayub named Player of the Match for his outstanding contributions. Batting first, Ayub scored a brisk 57 runs from 38 deliveries, including five fours and two sixes, which set the stage for Pakistan’s score of 178/6. He built a crucial 81-run partnership with Fakhar Zaman. Other contributions came from Hasan Nawaz and Faheem Ashraf. Shamar Joseph was the leading wicket-taker for West Indies. In their chase, West Indies openers Johnson Charles and Jewel Andrew started well, but the game shifted in the 12th over with Mohammad Nawaz’s crucial wickets. Ayub also made significant contributions with the ball, taking two key wickets. Jason Holder’s late hitting provided a scare, but Pakistan managed to maintain their composure. Nawaz ended with figures of 3 for 23, and Ayub with 2 for 20, sealing a significant win for Pakistan.