Pakistan’s hopes of bouncing again from the One-day Worldwide sequence whitewash by the hands of West Indies have been handled one other blow when the guests registered a seven-wicket victory within the second Twenty20 right here on the Nationwide Financial institution Stadium on Sunday.
Following their 3-0 ODI sequence win over Pakistan, West Indies had edged the hosts by two runs within the first T20, and a win within the second match of the three-match sequence has introduced the Hayley Matthews-led aspect a step nearer to securing an unassailable lead.
In distinction to Pakistan’s mediocre present with the bat, the nationwide aspect placing up a meagre 121-7 after profitable the toss and opting to bat first, West Indies have been medical.
Boosted by skipper Matthews’ half-century, the Caribbean aspect chased down the goal with 10 balls to spare.
Matthews hit 10 fours for her 58 off 43 balls earlier than getting caught off spinner Sadia Iqbal’s bowling by Diana Baig. The West Indies skipper was concerned in a second-wicket partnership of 47 runs with first-drop Shemaine Campbell, who added 21 off 29 earlier than being castled by leg-break bowler Tuba Hassan.
However the partnership had taken the match away from Pakistan earlier than it ended. Chedean Nation completed off the proceedings with a 19-ball 17 after coming in at quantity 4.
Opting to bat first, Pakistan confronted early setbacks with the dismissal of opener Sidra Ameen for 10 runs. Nevertheless, Muneeba Ali showcased resilience on the crease, anchoring the innings with a well-crafted 55 runs off 47 balls, punctuated with 5 crisp boundaries.
Alongside her, Gull Feroza contributed 14 essential runs earlier than being stumped by wicket-keeper Campbelle off Karishma Ramharack’s bowling.
Regardless of shedding wickets at common intervals, Pakistan’s center order put up a decided battle. Nida Dar, main the aspect, added 13 earlier than being caught by Fraser off her counterpart Matthews’ bowling.
A disciplined bowling effort from the West Indies restricted the Pakistan batters from accelerating the scoring charge.
Matthews emerged because the standout bowler for the West Indies, claiming three very important wickets together with her spin bowling experience. She was effectively supported by Afy Fletcher and Ramharack, who chipped in with a wicket every.
