Pakistan Claims T20I Series with 13-Run Victory Over West Indies

Lauderhill, Florida — Pakistan defeated the West Indies by 13 runs in the third T20I on August 3, 2025, clinching the three-match series 2-1. The match saw Pakistan set a challenging target of 190 runs after strong performances by Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub.

Pakistan’s innings began solidly, with Farhan scoring 74 runs and Ayub contributing 66 runs. Their opening partnership of 138 runs helped lay a strong foundation, and Pakistan ultimately finished at 189 for 4. This target proved tough for the West Indies, who ended their innings at 176 for 6.

After winning the toss, Pakistan opted to bat first. Unlike their previous outing, they managed to build momentum without losing any early wickets. The runs came steadily, but the team struggled to accelerate as the innings progressed. Despite this, they found a way to score 53 runs in the final four overs, a crucial push that set the total beyond West Indies’ reach.

West Indies started their chase aggressively, reaching 33 runs in just the first two overs. However, the middle overs proved challenging. With notable performances from Alick Athanaze and Sherfane Rutherford, who scored 60 and 51 runs respectively, West Indies looked set to compete. But timely wickets from Pakistan’s bowlers, especially from Sufiyan Muqeem, who took a crucial wicket of Jason Holder, turned the tide.

Despite the loss, West Indies captain Shai Hope praised his bowlers’ efforts but acknowledged the need for better consistency in executing their game plan. He expressed optimism about improving in future matches.

Player of the Match, Sahibzada Farhan, reflected on his innings, crediting teamwork and the conditions for their victory. He expressed eagerness to build upon their performance in upcoming matches, particularly the ODI series starting August 8.

This match marked Pakistan’s seventh consecutive series win against the West Indies in bilateral T20Is. Both teams will now shift their focus to the next ODI series, hoping to capitalize on their performances.