West Indies 278 for six (Matthews 141, Sandhu 3-54) beat Pakistan 190 all out (Muneeba 38, Alleyne 2-10, Matthews 2-26) by 88 runs
She powered West Indies to 278 as Pakistan’s bowlers struggled for wickets on a considerably turgid observe in Karachi. Pakistan managed little greater than a feeble response, with Muneeba Ali’s 38 the very best rating as they have been skittled out for a limp 190. Matthews ensured her contribution was all spherical with figures of two for 26 in eight overs as an 88-run win was secured.
This was a lifeless rubber anyway, however there was little jeopardy within the recreation from the second Matthews received the toss and elected to set a goal. The captain led from the entrance as she put the stress on Pakistan’s bowlers, with the opening assault of Fatima Sana and Nida Dar positioned beneath rapid stress. First-change spinner Nashra Sandhu, the decide of the assault with 3 for 54, supplied an early breakthrough, however it was little greater than a speedbump for an unstoppable West Indies aspect.
Pakistan’s response noticed a bunch of double figures however little or no substance. Openers Sadaf Shamas and Sidra Ameen had their stumps knocked again by Shamilia Conell and Henry, and whereas Muneeba and Bismah Maroof added 45 for the third wicket, the run-scoring was just too leisurely to bother the guests. It took 69 balls for these 45 to be scored earlier than Karishma Ramharack prised Maroof out. Matthews’ twin strikes to eliminate captain Nida Dar and topscorer Muneeba Ali killed the sport off for good.
Aalia Riaz and Fatima Sana placed on one other partnership, however the recreation was going by way of the motions by now. West Indies struck at common intervals, and all of it wrapped up within the forty eighth over when a double strike from Alleyne completed Pakistan off. The 2 sides will now play a five-match T20I collection, with all 5 video games in Karachi.
