Pakistan has defeated West Indies by 13 runs in the third and final T20I of a three-match series held in Lauderhill, Florida, on Monday.

 

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and opted to bat first.

 

The visitors posted a strong total of 189 for 4 in their 20 overs. The innings was powered by brilliant half-centuries from Saim Ayub, who scored a fiery 66, and Sahibzada Farhan, who contributed 74 runs. Hasan Nawaz chipped in with 15, Khushdil Shah made 11, and Faheem Ashraf added 10 runs.

 

For West Indies, Jason Holder, Roston Chase, and Shamar Joseph took one wicket each.

 

In reply, West Indies managed 176 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs, falling short by 13 runs. Despite a few promising starts, the required run rate kept climbing, and the Pakistani bowlers tightened their grip in the death overs.

 

Pakistan’s Hasan Ali, Harish Rauf, Muhammad Nawaz, Saim Ayub and Sufiyan Muqeem took one wicket each.

 

With this win, Pakistan has clinched the T20I series 2-1 and will head to the Asia Cup with momentum on their side.

 

Pakistan will play a three-match ODI series against West Indies starting August 8.