Justin Greaves's 5-Wicket Haul Seals It for West Indies 1st
West Indies 1st have won by 29 runs. West Indies 1st batted first and posted 311/10 in 98.5 overs. Pakistan 1st, chasing 312, fell short at 282/10 in 80.1 overs.
Shai Hope was the standout in the first innings, scoring 92 off 182 balls (SR 51). 1 six and 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 11 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Shan Masood fought hard with 109 off 184 balls, but it was not enough to haul Pakistan 1st over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Justin Greaves delivered figures of 5/27 in 11 overs (Econ 2.5). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
PAK lead the series 1-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
109 off 184 balls (SR 59), 12 fours, 0 sixes
5/27 in 11 overs (Econ: 2.45)
92 off 182 balls (SR 51), 6 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
West Indies 1st showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Pakistan 1st will rue missed opportunities — a 29 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. PAK lead the series 1-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.