Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan Power Pakistan in victory in the first Odi against the Antilles -

Pakistan Drew First Blood in the international series (ODI) of three games against the West IndiesRecording a victory at five counters hardly contested during the opening meeting at the Brian Lara stadium. After their 2-1 triumph in the previous T20I series, Pakistan continued its winning momentum, To successfully continue a difficult target of 281 with seven bullets to lose, largely thanks to a first sensational performance of Hasan Mye.

West Indies: a story of contributions, but no domination

After Pakistan captain, Mohammad Rizwan, won the draw and chose to play on land that initially offered pacers help, the Antilles sleeves experienced a trembling start with Brandon King who left early for only 4 points. However, the average order has shown resilience, by establishing crucial partnerships. Evin Lewis provided an aggressive start, top scoring with 60 well-compiled races on 62 deliveries, including 5 ovens and 3 six, fixing a good tempo at the top. He was skillfully supported by Keacy Carty, who contributed to 30 stable races.

The sleeves were then stabilized by the vice-captain Shai Hope, who played a measured 55 points on 77 balls. He anchored the sleeves, ensuring that the counters did not fall into clusters. Towards the last part of the sleeves, Roston Chase injected a much necessary momentum with a lively 53 points on 54 balls, striking 4 four and 2 six, demonstrating its versatile capacities. Despite these important individual contributions, the Antilles could not accelerate sufficiently in the overs of death, which is ultimately overthrown for 280 in 49 overs.

Pakistan’s bowling attack was admirably led by their first Pacers. Shaheen Afrida was the interpreter off competition, tearing up the programming of the Antilles to claim 4 counters for 51 points of his 8 Overs, including the early breakthrough of King. Naseem Shah provided excellent support, knowing 3 counters for 55 points. Saim’s Spin duo Ayub and Sufiyan Muqeem, as well as Agha Salman, each lay down with a counter, maintaining the pressure in the middle of the Overs and ensuring that the Antilles do not reach a total beyond the scope of Pakistan.

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Pakistan’s masterful pursuit: the beginner Hasan Nawaz steals the show

Chasing 281, the sleeves of Pakistan began with caution, losing early Saim Ayub. However, Abdullah Shafic (29) and Captain Babar Azam (47) built a solid base, followed with a determined blow to Mohammad ricewanwho marked a 53 vital in the course of 69 bullets. Despite these efforts, the Quatters of the Antilles, in particular Gudakesh Motie (1/42), managed to collect crucial counters, putting Pakistan under pressure. The tight spell of Motie, associated with the 2 counters of Shamar Joseph, kept the hosts in the running.

At 180 for 5, with the departure of experienced ricewan, Pakistan found itself in a precarious position. However, it was then that the beginner Hasan Nawaz intensified on the plate, presenting a remarkable calm and skills beyond his years. The 22 -year -old, alongside Hussain Talat (41 steps on 37 bullets), forged an undefeated 104 -point partnership on the sixth window that has decisively turned the tide in favor of Pakistan. Nawaz played an intrepid round, ending up undefeated on 63 points from only 54 deliveries, decorated with 5 four and 3 six and six. He struck a crucial six in the 49th before hitting the winning border, sending Pakistan’s pirogue to jubilation. His heroic beginnings rightly won him the match player.

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