Pakistan (189/4) defeat West Indies (176/6) by 13 runs to win the series 2-1

[BouncerGuy]

West Indies and Pakistan will clash in the decisive third T20I of their three-match series on Monday, August 4, at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida. With the series deadlocked at 1-1, both teams are poised for a thrilling showdown to claim victory.

The West Indies snapped a six-match T20I losing streak in the second game, securing a nail-biting two-wicket triumph. Jason Holder’s standout all-round contribution with bat and ball was pivotal in keeping the series alive. Buoyed by home advantage, the Caribbean side is eager to ride this momentum and seal the series.

Pakistan, meanwhile, kicked off the series with a 14-run win in the first T20I, driven by opener Saim Ayub’s half-century. Led by Agha Salman, the team aims to rebound from their second-match defeat and conclude the T20I series on a high note ahead of the upcoming ODIs.

Squads:

Pakistan Squad: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris(w), Salman Agha(c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Haris Rauf, Khushdil Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Hussain Talat

West Indies Squad: Alick Athanaze, Jewel Andrew(w), Roston Chase, Shai Hope(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Keacy Carty, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Johnson Charles, Matthew Forde, Jediah Blades

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[gazza619]

Zabardast intent shown so far by the boys Masha Allah

 

[Rana]

Zabardast intent shown so far by the boys Masha Allah

They do show intent, which matters. It pays off sometimes, at other times it doesn’t. It’s the way the game should be played.

Not to intentionally turn up to a T20 game to play ODI cricket. Something which you will not understand because you don’t know the difference between T20 and One Day cricket.

We established this about you.

 

[zahid01]

I am not in favour of salman agha as a t20 player he's useless in this format also hassan ali he's not a t20 bowler and if we include haris Rauf in as well then two liabilities two many for pakistan to carry at the these two teams are equally matched series can go either way may the better team on day win

 

[gazza619]

They do show intent, which matters. It pays off sometimes, at other times it doesn’t. It’s the way the game should be played.

Not to intentionally turn up to a T20 game to play ODI cricket. Something which you will not understand because you don’t know the difference between T20 and One Day cricket.

We established this about you.

Baqi sub tou theek hai but who is “we”?

 

[Ball Blazer]

Having strong vibes that WI will win this one...

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

The Power hitting ability of the West indies coupled with Pakistan poor pace bowling attack negates the quality spinners of Pakistan. Windies will be favorites to win. Both teams batting are unpredictable. A tough battle by two highly crap teams for the Crap title

 

[moghul]

I am not in favour of salman agha as a t20 player he's useless in this format also hassan ali he's not a t20 bowler and if we include haris Rauf in as well then two liabilities two many for pakistan to carry at the these two teams are equally matched series can go either way may the better team on day win

And what about the most pathetic them of all , Fahim Ashraf , why is awarded with a free tour of US ?

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

Windies are a very poor team with administrative and selection issues. However when I see Pakistan things are not as bad as it seems. They have also declined to near minnow status.

 

[JibranAnsari]

This is the only format pakistan or may be t10i after 10 years , need to improve.

 

[sweep_shot]

Hoping for another great match.

First 2 matches were entertaining.

 

[Omer2002]

i wasnt expecting to win any matches so to win the first one and close 2nd one is an achievement. we wont be winning any more i am afraid even in one days i am not sure

 

[sweep_shot]

i wasnt expecting to win any matches so to win the first one and close 2nd one is an achievement. we wont be winning any more i am afraid even in one days i am not sure

Pakistan should win both series on paper. West Indies have been pretty terrible lately.

 

[Ball Blazer]

Abrar should play...

 

[CricVet]

WI did not drop any catch yesterday - that was the difference between the two games. They are both unpredictable. Holder for WI and Saim for pak will decide probably.

 

[Markhor]

The Brothers of (Self) Destruction face off again.

Our seam bowling department is a concern. The way we lost it last night was awful.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I can't believe some of you guys wake up at 5 am to watch this

 

[CricVet]

When would Hasan Ali play his last game?

 

[harshjoshi87]

Last year West Indies won most of this kind of matches(final of bilateral series) when series were locked at 1-1 & 2-2.

They beat India, South Africa & England iirc.

 

[sweep_shot]

I can't believe some of you guys wake up at 5 am to watch this

It is at 8 PM at my place (Toronto). So, I can finish watching it before going to bed.

 

[Kianig89]

So another series on a cliff hanger post RizBar

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

It is at 8 PM at my place (Toronto). So, I can finish watching it before going to bed.

I'm talking about the people who live in Pakistan.

Like, don't y'all have jobs? lol

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

The Brothers of (Self) Destruction face off again.

Our seam bowling department is a concern. The way we lost it last night was awful.

Need to add Sri Lanka and make it a Three Way Dance next time..

 

[sweep_shot]

I'm talking about the people who live in Pakistan.

Like, don't y'all have jobs? lol

Maybe they watch while working.

I even used to play video games while I was working remotely.

 

[sweep_shot]

I think Pakistan should drop Hassan Ali and play Abrar. You don't need 3 pacers on this surface.

West Indies are very good against medium pacers. They struggle against spin.

 

[cricfan432]

Lets hope its a batting pitch

 

[Usman Chadda]

The Power hitting ability of the West indies coupled with Pakistan poor pace bowling attack negates the quality spinners of Pakistan. Windies will be favorites to win. Both teams batting are unpredictable. A tough battle by two highly crap teams for the Crap title

They barely scrapped by at home against us, with Holder having a day to remember.

If you’re frustrated about your bowlers conceding two 300+ run chases to England, this is not the thread to cry about it.

I don’t remember any of West Indies or Pakistan fans jumping up and down about their team being the best in the world.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Pakistan won the toss and will bat first

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Salman Ali Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Muhammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Hassan Ali, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem

West Indies: Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c), Alick Athanaze, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Jewel Andrew (wk)

 

[Inswing]

Hassan ali again

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

They barely scrapped by at home against us, with Holder having a day to remember.

If you’re frustrated about your bowlers conceding two 300+ run chases to England, this is not the thread to cry about it.

I don’t remember any of West Indies or Pakistan fans jumping up and down about their team being the best in the world.

Rauf and hassan will bleed runs like a leaking pipeline It is not crying, Those are facts.

 

[prash88]

Dropped the spinner when West Indies couldn't even play Saim Ayub's bowling

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

Hassan ali again

He is a run machine when it comes to giving the opposition runs. Together with Rauf will give Windies victory

 

[Rana]

Lets hope its a batting pitch

I’ve given up on this hope

They don’t give Pakistan batting pitches to play on for some weird reason

 

[Vikram1989]

Fakhar seems to be as good as bumrahnin a long tests series.pak should find an alternative before t20 wc for worst case.

 

[ads101]

Both Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali in the same team . Thats brave!

 

[LegendAli]

He is a run machine when it comes to giving the opposition runs. Together with Rauf will give Windies victory

That's like saying the sky is blue, why are you stating something so obvious as if people don't already know this?

 

[Nasty Naz]

Good lord Hasan Ali playing again. Faheem too. What an awful pacers lineup.

 

[sweep_shot]

Watchful start from Pakistan.

7/0 (2 overs).

 

[Nasty Naz]

Maybe they think this is an ODI match.

 

[sweep_shot]

Six from Farhan.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Good lord Hasan Ali playing again. Faheem too. What an awful pacers lineup.

and Happy heart too. This team doomed to fail. I get it , Babar and Rizwan got no place but this team also isnt the best either

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

we could have played abrar in place of Hassan ali.

 

[cricfan432]

Boys showing we can play like rizbar too, no problem.

 

[sweep_shot]

Another six from Farhan. His 2nd six of the night.

PAK - 25/0 (4 overs).

 

[sweep_shot]

Four from Saim.

 

[sweep_shot]

Reverse sweep and four. Another boundary for Farhan.

PAK - 35/0 (5 overs).

 

[Slim]

Farhan is so talented, mashaAllah. Absolute grave injustice all these years by the criminals Babar and Rizwan’s mafia.

 

[Nasty Naz]

What a poor outfield this is. Ball literally hits the ground and stops moving.

 

[Slim]

Bad bowling line up selection again, if they were playing Hassan and Rauf - they should have bowled first because any target is hard to defend with these two lejunds in the side.

 

[sweep_shot]

3rd six from Farhan.

 

[G0rmintAunty]

Nailed that pull shot for 6, seems like he really enjaayed it too

 

[Slim]

What a poor outfield this is. Ball literally hits the ground and stops moving.

West Indies have chosen a horrible pitch for the series. They would never do this if India was playing. I hate this.

 

[sweep_shot]

PAK - 47/0 (6 overs).

Good powerplay score on this sluggish pitch.

 

[Rana]

Excellent batting Farhan

 

[Slim]

Boys showing we can play like rizbar too, no problem.

Thand par gayi? Brought the run rate to 8 end of PP. Never compare them to ghatiya third class players like Rizwan and Babar.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

West Indies have chosen a horrible pitch for the series. They would never do this if India was playing. I hate this.

at least they could have used fresh surface at same venue

 

[Slim]

What a class six by Farhan hahaha insane talent

 

[Nasty Naz]

Saim still struggling with his timing but Farhan is looking quite good. Certainly has the power to play T20's.

 

[Slim]

at least they could have used fresh surface at same venue

There are two pitches in florida - one is batting friendly and other is the current one. We have always been given this ghatiya pitch even in worldcup against Ireland.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Best powerplay of the series so far

 

[Slim]

Best powerplay of the series so far

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Saya mafia was getting happy but Farhan against pounded couple of sixes to put them back to sleep.

 

[sweep_shot]

PAK - 51/0 (7 overs).

 

[Greenstorm]

Farhan should be in ODis as well. Far better than Shafique.

 

[Slim]

So we are short one batsman since useless parchi Khushdil is playing.

Today 3 out of 11 players Faheem, Khushdil and Nawaz are parchi impact. Hard to win this match tbh. But i back Agha and team.

 

[Rana]

I think Pakistan suffered yesterday because of Babar and Rizwan’s manhoos presence in the stadium

 

[Slim]

I think Pakistan suffered yesterday because of Babar and Rizwan’s manhoos presence in the stadium

They were already sitting there filling Naqvi’s ears when WI started batting. Sazishi.

 

[sweep_shot]

PAK - 59/0 (8 overs).

Openers have set up a great base. They should reach 160-170 from here (which should be a great total).

 

[Slim]

Saim needs to get a move on. Playing slightly slow.

 

[sweep_shot]

Four from Saim.

 

[Slim]

PAK - 59/0 (8 overs).

Openers have set up a great base. They should reach 160-170 from here (which should be a great total).

The base is set for 160, target should be 180 at least tbh. With the bowling we got, ideal target is 200.

 

[Slim]

Both batters contributing - attacking, not like tuuu marr mein anchor karta hun

Gone are the days of selfish record chasing cricket.

 

[G0rmintAunty]

The base is set for 160, target should be 180 at least tbh. With the bowling we got, ideal target is 200.

If Agha mans up and bowls we won't probably even need lulloo Hassan and Faheem to bowl tbh

 

[sweep_shot]

The base is set for 160, target should be 180 at least tbh. With the bowling we got, ideal target is 200.

This pitch is sluggish. Don't think any team can reach 200 here.

180 is possible.

 

[sweep_shot]

PAK - 71/0 (9.3 overs).

 

[sweep_shot]

Another six from Farhan. His 4th six.

 

[G0rmintAunty]

Shamar bowling full pace, the faster it comes here the faster it goes, need to try cutters and wide yaarkers

 

[sweep_shot]

PAK - 82/0 (10 overs).

Drinks break.

Farhan is on 49* from 33 balls.

 

[Slim]

Class shot on a yorker length from Farhan shehzada

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Shamar bowling full pace, the faster it comes here the faster it goes, need to try cutters and wide yaarkers

Bowler’s Pace Makes up for Slowness of the surface. We could have added abrar in place of Faheem/Ali

 

[G0rmintAunty]

If these 2 bat till the 15th or so and get out it will most likely backfire on us, the other lulloos apart from Hassan can't hit from the get go, especially on this pitch