Farhan, Ayub Fire as Pakistan Clinch T20I Series with 13-Run Win over West Indies
3rd T20I, Pakistan Tour of West Indies, Lauderhill, August 03, 2025
Live Update: Pakistan Secure Series Win in Lauderhill
Pakistan held their nerve in the final T20I at Lauderhill to edge past West Indies by 13 runs, wrapping up the three-match series in style. Sparkling half-centuries from Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub powered the visitors to 189/4 before the bowlers did just enough to restrict the hosts to 176/6.
Farhan man of the match
Sulman Ali Aga Won 2 Series
Main Highlights of the Match:
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🔥 Farhan scores 74 off 53 with 5 sixes
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🚀 Ayub hits 66 from 49, adds 138-run opening stand
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🏏 Windies fall short despite Athanaze (60) and Rutherford (51)
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❌ Fakhar Zaman ruled out of WI tour due to hamstring injury
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🏃♂️ Chase retires out; Powell and Holder absence hurts WI
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📊 Sufiyan Muqeem’s 1/20 in 4 overs turns the tide
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🇵🇰 Pakistan wins the series 2-1
Pakistan Batting: Opening Brilliance Sets the Tone
The Pakistani innings was anchored by an electric 138-run opening partnership between Farhan and Ayub, who made batting look effortless under the Florida lights.
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Sahibzada Farhan was the aggressor early on, timing the ball sweetly to notch up 74 runs with 3 boundaries and 5 sixes.
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Saim Ayub complemented him perfectly, compiling 66 with finesse and confidence. His knock included 4 fours and 2 sixes.
Despite a mini-collapse in the death overs, Khushdil Shah (11*) and Faheem Ashraf (10* off just 3 balls) pushed the score to a healthy 189/4.
Windies Bowling: Expensive and Ineffective
West Indies struggled to contain Pakistan’s aggressive batting.
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Shamar Joseph was the most expensive, leaking 57 runs in his 4 overs with just one wicket.
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Holder and Chase managed a wicket each but couldn’t build any sustained pressure.
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Extras also hurt, with 10 wides handed over by the West Indies bowlers.
West Indies Chase: A Battle That Fizzled Late
Chasing 190, West Indies started well with Jewel Andrew (24 off 15) and Alick Athanaze forming a decent early base. Athanaze top-scored with a classy 60 from 40 balls.
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Sherfane Rutherford brought some serious firepower with his 51 off 35 balls, but after his dismissal, the chase ran out of steam.
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Roston Chase made a rare move by retiring out after a slow 15 off 12, a tactical decision that raised eyebrows.
In the end, West Indies managed 176/6, falling 13 runs short.
Pakistan Bowling: A Team Effort Seals the Deal
Pakistan’s bowlers delivered when it mattered most.
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Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Saim Ayub, and Sufiyan Muqeem took one wicket each.
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Sufiyan Muqeem’s spell (1/20 in 4 overs) was crucial in choking the Windies’ momentum.
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Faheem Ashraf remained economical, giving away just 13 in 2 overs.
Injury and Team Changes: Fakhar Out, Powell Misses Series
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Fakhar Zaman was officially ruled out of the remainder of the West Indies tour after suffering a hamstring injury.
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Rovman Powell, West Indies’ hard-hitting batter, was also ruled out of the T20I series.
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Pakistan made two changes at the toss, showing tactical adaptability.
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Jason Holder, speaking post-match, emphasized his “burning desire to make a change” in Windies cricket—a strong statement after yet another series loss.
Match Summary:
3rd T20I, August 03, 2025 – Lauderhill
Pakistan: 189/4 in 20 overs (Farhan 74, Ayub 66)
West Indies: 176/6 in 20 overs (Athanaze 60, Rutherford 51)
Result: Pakistan won by 13 runs
Series Result: Pakistan win T20I series 2-1
What’s Next for Both Teams?
Pakistan will take this momentum into their upcoming home series, while West Indies will look to reset and rethink after underwhelming performances and injury concerns
Fan Reactions and Ratings:
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🏆 MVP: Sahibzada Farhan for his explosive 74.
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📉 Under Pressure: Shamar Joseph – 57 runs in 4 overs.
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🧊 Cool Operator: Sufiyan Muqeem – economical and composed.