KARACHI: Nicholas Pooran played a captain’s knock as his half-century powered the West Indies to an ample 207-3 total against Pakistan in the third and final T20I.
The decision to bat first proved fruitful for the Windies as their openers — Brandon King and Shamarh Brooks — gave them a good start against Pakistani bowlers at National Stadium, Karachi, as they handed a 208-run target to the Green Shirts.
The openers managed to get 92 runs on the board, as King hit 43 runs — seven 4s and two 6s — off 21 balls and Brooks made 49 runs — two 4s and four 6s — off 31 balls before they were sent packing.
After the dismissal of the openers, Pooran came to the ground and managed to pull off an impressive knock as he hit 64 runs off 37 balls, with two 4s and six 6s.
Darren Bravo also kept the score board ticking as he added 34 runs to the Windies’ total.
The Pakistani bowlers failed to impress today, with Mohammad Wasim taking two wickets and Shahnawaz Dahani picking up one scalp — his first international wicket at home.
The match had resumed after it was hanging in the balance as some Windies players and staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
