Overview

• Saim Ayub anchored Pakistan’s innings with 57 off 38 balls as the visitors posted 178/6 batting first at Central Broward Regional Park.
• Mohammad Nawaz turned the match in his team’s favor by claiming three wickets in a single over during the West Indies chase.
• West Indies slumped to 164/7 as spinners kept the hosts to a sub-200 total, extending their T20I losing streak to six matches.
• The victory reinforced Pakistan’s strong record over the West Indies in T20Is, giving them early momentum in the three-match contest.
• The second T20I is scheduled for Saturday in Florida before teams move on to a three-match ODI series in Trinidad starting August 8.