It was a thrilling T20 handshake downing of Pakistan by the West Indies. They ended their innings with a remarkable total of 135 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs. The game, played on [insert date], included amazing plays from both sides. Ultimately though, it was a display of West Indies’ batting fortitude in the face of one of the most hostile Pakistani bowling units ever.
The West Indies innings got off to a rough start as they quickly lost big batsmen Chris Gayle and Shai Hope. Shai Hope made 21 runs before Nawaz’s catch out and bowled him run out. Nawaz remained a dangerous presence from beginning to end, bossing 50-50 balls and wreaking havoc on the backline. Jewel Andrew was Nawaz’s second victim as he was dismissed for a poor 12 runs, out caught by Shaheen Afridi.
Romario Shepherd tried to hold things together but could only muster 15 runs. It only made the West Indies’ worsening position at the crease even more haphazard as he was then dismissed leg before wicket by Shaheen. Sherfane Rutherford couldn’t make the difference either, as he made just 9 runs before he was leg before wicket, bowled by Saim.
Even when they were losing wickets, the West Indies managed to contribute 11 extras to their total. This monumental concerted effort moved their cumulative score up to a final 135. Joseph finished with 2 not out as the team posted 69 runs without ever being under serious threat.
On the bowling front, Shaheen put in an impressive showing, with figures of 1/31. It was Nawaz who was the real star with the ball, taking 3 for 14. His tight line and length were a big part of forcing the West Indies into so many double-digit overs.
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