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**Summary:**

Pakistan defeated West Indies by 14 runs in the first T20 match of their five-match series, taking a 1-0 lead. Pakistan scored 178/6, powered by Saim Ayub’s half-century and a crucial partnership with Fakhar Zaman. West Indies, despite a good opening stand, faltered in the middle overs and ended up at 164/7. Mohammad Nawaz’s bowling and Saim Ayub’s all-round performance were key to Pakistan’s victory.

**News Article:**

**Pakistan Clinches Victory Over West Indies in First T20**

**Lauderhill, Florida –** Pakistan started their West Indies tour with a 14-run victory in the first T20 international played at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium on Thursday. The win gives Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Pakistan, after losing the toss and being put into bat, posted a total of 178/6 in their 20 overs. After an early wicket, Saim Ayub anchored the innings with a blistering knock of 57 off 38 balls, including six fours and two sixes. Fakhar Zaman contributed a solid 28. Showmar Joseph was the pick of the West Indies bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 30 runs.

In response, the West Indies got off to a promising start, with openers Johnson Charles and Jewelle Andrew putting on 72 for the first wicket. However, once the partnership was broken, the West Indies middle order collapsed. Charles and Andrew each scored 35. Late hitting from Jason Holder (30 off 12 balls) and Showmar Joseph (21 off 12 balls) wasn’t enough to close the gap as the West Indies finished on 164/7.

Mohammad Nawaz was the star with the ball for Pakistan, taking 3 wickets for 26 runs. Saim Ayub also chipped in with 2 wickets and was named Player of the Match for his excellent all-round performance.

The two teams will meet again for the second T20 match of the series.

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