The West Indies cricket team has matched its worst-ever losing streak in T20 internationals after losing their sixth match in a row. This time, it was Pakistan who defeated them in the first T20I of the ongoing white-ball series. The match was played at Lauderhill, Florida, where the West Indies failed to chase a target of 179 runs set by Pakistan. As a result, the home side lost by 14 runs.
This defeat means that the West Indies have now lost six consecutive T20I matches. Their previous five losses came against Australia in a recent series, and this latest defeat equals their worst losing record in T20Is. The last time the West Indies won a T20I was on June 15, 2025, against Ireland.
Let’s look at how the match went.
Pakistan lost the toss and had to bat first. They didn’t start well as opening batter Sahibzada Farhan got out for just 14 runs. However, the young batter Saim Ayub played a solid innings. He scored 57 runs off just 38 balls, hitting some important boundaries to keep the scoreboard ticking. He got good support from Fakhar Zaman, who made 28 runs, and Hasan Nawaz, who added 24 more.
Thanks to these contributions, Pakistan managed to post a total of 178 runs in their 20 overs. For the West Indies, the pick of the bowlers was Shamar Joseph, who took three wickets. Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, and Romario Shepherd also got one wicket each, but they couldn’t stop Pakistan from reaching a strong score.
Chasing 179 runs is not easy, but the West Indies started with some hope. Their openers, Johnson Charles and Jewel Andrew, gave them a decent start. Both scored 35 runs each, and the team looked on track for a while. However, things soon went downhill.
The middle-order batters couldn’t stay at the crease for long or build strong partnerships. This gave Pakistan the upper hand. The turning point of the match came in the 12th over, when Mohammad Nawaz took three quick wickets. His spell broke the West Indies’ batting rhythm and made it tough for them to recover.
Despite trying hard, the West Indies could only score 164 runs in their 20 overs. They fell short by 14 runs, handing Pakistan a victory in the first T20I. This win gave Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the series.
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With this loss, the West Indies are under a lot of pressure. Their recent form in T20 cricket has been poor. Six straight defeats have raised questions about their batting depth and bowling consistency. The team now needs to fix its mistakes before the second match, which will be played at the same venue in Lauderhill on August 2.
On the other hand, Pakistan will be happy with their performance. They batted sensibly, took key wickets at important times, and held their nerve during pressure moments. Players like Saim Ayub and Mohammad Nawaz stood out and helped the team get over the line.
The West Indies must now bounce back quickly. Their fans are hoping for a better show in the second T20I. Otherwise, they risk losing another series on home soil.
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