The pitch today was flat as compared to the first two games, with not much for the spinners as well as for the pacers. West Indies had to back their strength and bowl according to the plan. West Indies bowled well but the occasional boundaries didn't help them build any pressure. West Indies though were still in the game but a couple of big overs could be the turning point as West Indies have been ordinary with the bat so far and need a big innings from one of the top four to chase down the
The final over has turned out to be match-defining as West Indies have allowed Pakistan to get the total close to 190. Pakistan were 137/0 and looking in good rhythm thanks to the foundation laid by the openers, Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub however, once Sahibzada Farhan fell, Pakistan fumbled and lost four wickets in the fag end of the innings. Pakistan could have scored more had they not lost more wickets but still this is a good total with the series on the line.
Shamar Joseph to Faheem Ashraf, TWO TO END! 19 runs off the over! Very full and on middle, Faheem Ashraf flicks it througuh mid-wicket for a couple of runs. Pakistan end with 189/4.
Shamar Joseph to Faheem Ashraf, ! Just what West Indies didn't want! A big final over! Misses his yorker and bowls it too full and on leg. Faheem Ashraf whacks it behind square on the leg side for a biggie.
Shamar Joseph to Faheem Ashraf, Shamar Joseph bowls it on the pads with a straighter line. Faheem Ashraf swings across and gets a eading edge over point for a brace.
Shamar Joseph to Khushdil Shah, Well bowled! A yorker targeting the pads. Shah tucks it around the corner and rotates the strike.
Shamar Joseph to Khushdil Shah, ! Could be match-defining over! Bowls it in the hitting arc of Shah, outside off, fuller and it is smoked over long off for a six.
Shamar Joseph to Khushdil Shah, Starts with a fuller delivery outside off. Shah drills it wide of long off for a couple of runs.
West Indies have been penalised for a slow over rate. Only four fielders are allowed outside the ring. Also, Faheem Ashraf is the new man in.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, ! GONE! The extra delivery turns out to be a wicket delivery! Good stuff from Jason Holder as he bowls it wide of off, knowing Saim Ayub will go after it. He throws his blade and hits it to long off where Sherfane Rutherford takes a simple catch.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Wide! Full and well outside off. Saim Ayub steps across, stands outside off and leaves. Jason Holder is unhappy as he feels Saim Ayub was outside the line.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, !  Saim Ayub is without much strike lately! He needs to take the shots. Jason Holder misses his yorker by an inch and bowls a full toss. Saim Ayub hammers it over square leg for a six.
Jason Holder to Khushdil Shah, Leg bye! Strays it full and on the pads. Shah fails to clip and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal for LBW but was going down.
Jason Holder to Khushdil Shah, Well bowled! Nails the yorker and bowls it on middle, Shah fails to dig it out and inside edges it back onto the pads.
Jason Holder to Khushdil Shah, Too full and outside off. Shah drives it to long off for a single.Â
Jason Holder to Mohammad Haris, ! RUN OUT! Pakistan are fumbling in the fag end of the innings. Touch fuller and outside off. Mohammad Haris lofts it to sweeper cover. They take one and call for a late second run. Gudakesh Motie picks up and throws to Jewel Andrew, the keeper who collects wide of the stumps but clips the bails off in a flash. Mohammad Haris couldn't make it despite the dive.
Jason Holder to bowl the penultimate over.
Roston Chase to Mohammad Haris, Pace-off once again, full and outside off. Mohammad Haris makes room and cue ends his shot to long off for a single.Â
Mohammad Haris comes in.
Roston Chase to Hasan Nawaz, ! TAKEN! Excellent from Chase! Bowls it around 75 clicks! No pace at all behind the ball as this is bowled short and outside off. Hasan Nawaz swings and skies it to long off where Romario Shepherd takes a simple catch.
Roston Chase to Hasan Nawaz, ! In the slot, Roston Chase misses his length by a bit and Hasan Nawaz without much puff launches it down the ground for a six.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Saim Ayub opens up his body, this is very full and on middle, whipped to deep mid-wicket for one run.
Roston Chase to Hasan Nawaz, Serves it into the blockhole, full and on middle, Nawaz smashes it down to long off for a single.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Drops it short and outside off. Saim Ayub cuts it to deep cover for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, ! The last ball goes the distance. Surprises with a bouncer into the surface on leg. Nawaz pulls it over fine leg and all the way for a six.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, Shamar Joseph gets it to angle across, on a length and outside off. Nawan swings his blade wildly and misses.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, Wide! Down the leg side, wided again.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, Wide! Too full and down leg. Nawaz lets it go this time for a wide.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, Shamar Joseph bowls a really good yorker, on leg. Nawan opens up his body to heave but misses. A stifled appeal for caught behind but only Shamar Joseph was interested.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, A full toss, straight on the pads. Nawaz looks to flick but mistimes it to square leg, in the vacant space for a couple.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, Wide! Drifts away a full ball, well outside off. Left alone.
Hasan Nawaz comes to the middle.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, ! TAKEN! West Indies have a breakthrough! Finally! Off-cutter, fuller and around off. Sahibzada Farhan is early into his slog-sweep and top edges it to mid off where Shai Hope runs back, gets under the ball and takes the skier. Much needed breakthrough.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, CHANCE! Shamar Joseph serves it very full and around off, Sahibzada Farhan looks to go big but miscues it high and to long off. Jason Holder from long on runs across but Keacy Carty from long off was running in full speed and still fails to get close to the ball.Â
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Gets in a tangle! Pace-off, very full and outside off. Saim Ayub looks to reverse hit but gets deceived by the pace of the ball, he misses.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, A full toss, slower and outside off. Sahibzada Farhan hits it down to long on for a run.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Bowls from over the wicket, flat and outside off, punched to cover for a single.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, Sahibzada Farhan shuffles across and slog-sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, Bowls it very full and around off, Sahibzada Farhan slog-sweeps it wide of deep mid-wicket for a brace.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Serves it too full and around off, Saim Ayub drives it to long off for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, ! THAT IS HUGE! Twice, the last ball has ruined the over! Floats it full and around off, Sahibzada Farhan slogs it to deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Akeal Hosein pauses a bit in his action! Bowls it quicker and around off, blocked back to the bowler.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Tossed up, full and around off. Sahibzada Farhan steps across and sweeps it straight to square leg who picks up on a bounce.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Wide! Well, well outside off. Easy decision for the umpire this time.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Wide! Akeal Hosein drops it very full and wide of off. Sahibzada Farhan brings out the reverse sweep but misses. A late call of wide from the umpire and West Indies are unhappy with it.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Well outside off and turns back in on the shorter side. Saim Ayub pulls it to long on for one.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Stays away from the hitting region, this is outside off, worked to cover for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Shorter and outside off, Saim Ayub slaps it to deep point for a single.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, ! The boundary ruins the over. Good shot though! Expects a similar delivery attacking the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan steps across and whacks it to square leg for four.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, Bowls it full and around off, dips in front of Sahibzada Farhan as he slogs it between mid-wicket and long on for a couple.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, Jason Holder nails the yorker, just around off. Sahibzada Farhan digs it out to cover.Â
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Pitched up, outside off, driven to deep cover for a single.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Attacks the stumps with the fuller delivery, Saim Ayub clips it to square leg for a quick couple.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Wide! Tough call from the umpire! A yorker just going down leg. Saim Ayub steps across to flick but misses.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, The in-dipper yorker delivery on middle from around the wicket. Sahibzada Farhan sweeps it to deep square leg for one.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Pakistan have turned the heat up! Too full and outside off, carved to deep point for a single.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, Romario Shepherd goes more wide with his fuller delivery, this is lofted to covers for a single.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, ! One-bounce four! Second fifty for Saim Ayub in this series. Romario Shepherd keeps it full and bowls it outside off. Saim Ayub steps across and slogs it over square leg, gets height and just enough distance for four.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, ! ALL THE WAY! 100 up! Saim Ayub shuffles across and slog-sweeps this fuller delivery over cow corner for a biggie.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, CHANCE! Romario Shepherd steams in and bowls a full toss, well outside off. Sahibzada Farhan throws his bat and miscues his shot back to Romario Shepherd who stretches his right-hand out but fails to hold on. One of those which sticks in the hands.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, Dishes out a fuller delivery, in the channel outside off. Saim Ayub works across to mid-wicket for one.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Quicker, fuller and into the surface, outside off. Saim Ayub slaps it to cover for a single.Â
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Roston Chase with a seam up, pacy delivery, around off, nips away. Saim Ayub looks to sweep but misses it.Â
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, Bowls it very full and on off, Sahibzada Farhan hits it straight down to long off for a single.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, Wide! Bowls it well outside off, Sahibzada Farhan lets it go.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Floats it full and on middle and leg, stays low. Saim Ayub clips it to mid-wicket for a single. Sherfane Rutherford is again in action. Looks in pain as he throws.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Tossed up on middle and leg. Saim Ayub turns it to short fine leg.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Starts with a shorter delivery on middle, Saim Ayub gets low and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a couple. Sherfane Rutherford seems to have overstretched his hand as he throws it to the keeper.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, Slants in a full ball from around the wicket on middle, Saim Ayub chops it to point for one.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, A full toss, around off, extra pace and Sahibzada Farhan hits it to long off for one.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Wide! Just over! Bowls it very full and just over the tramline. Sahibzada Farhan lets it go. Romario Shepherd is not happy with the decision.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Wide! Goes wide over the tramline, Sahibzada Farhan leaves.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Romario Shepherd sticks to his strength and bowls similarly, outside off. Sahibzada Farhan walks across to scoop but misses it.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Romario Shepherd nails the widish yorker, outside off. Sahibzada Farhan fails to dig it out cleanly.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, Touch fuller and angled it across outside off. Saim Ayub tries a bit too hard as he hits it to long on for one.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Fifty for Sahibzada Farhan! A perfect start given by the youngster! Romario Shepherd bowls it too full and on middle, turned to mid-wicket for a single.
DRINKS! Pakistani openers have laid a perfect foundation to post a bit series-winning total on the board. The occasional boundaries have helped them keep the run rate just over the margin. West Indies on the other hand, need to use the pitch a bit more as so far things haven't gone as per their plan.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, A single to end the over as Sahibzada Farhan plays it to long off.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Six!
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, ! Shamar Joseph bowls a low full toss as he misses his yorker, this is on off. Sahibzada Farhan thumps it to deep cover for a boundary.
Shamar Joseph to Saim Ayub, The off-pace fuller delivery on middle, eased to long on for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Mixes his length and bowls it on a length and wide of off. Sahibzada Farhan cuts it to deep point for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Shamar Joseph bowls it just over 140 clicks! Too full and around off, played back to the bowler.
Shamar Joseph is back on.
Gudakesh Motie to Sahibzada Farhan, Bowls into the surface, touch fuller and on middle, Sahibzada Farhan drills it down to long off for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, Flatter and on middle, played down to long on for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, ! Boundaries in back-to-back overs! Floats a bit and bowls it full and around off. Saim Ayub slog-sweeps it to square leg and it races to the fence.
Gudakesh Motie to Sahibzada Farhan, Flighted full and around off. Sahibzada Farhan sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, A single now as Saim Ayub hits it down to long off.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, 2 runs.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, A dot to end the over! Jason Holder serves it on the fuller side and around off, Sahibzada Farhan hits it back to the bowler.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Much fuller and on middle, drilled to long on for a single.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, A slower length delivery, shaping on middle, Sahibzada Farhan eases it to long on for a single.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, On a nagging length and outside off, cut to deep point for a single.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, ! Strong shot! A boundary after 8 deliveries. Short of a length and outside off. Saim Ayub stands tall and flat bats it to long off for a one-bounce four.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, Jason Holder is back on and bowls it full and dipping around off, Sahibzada Farhan bunts it to long on for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, The 6-meter length, around off. Saim Ayub looks to cut but bottom edges it to short fine leg. Good start by Motie.
Gudakesh Motie to Sahibzada Farhan, Tossed up on middle, nudged to square leg for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Sahibzada Farhan, Well bowled! Sahibzada Farhan skips down and Gudakesh Motie quickly drags his length back and bowls it outside off. Sahibzada Farhan drags and ends up playing it back to the bowler.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, Too full and around off, Saim Ayub clips it to long on for one. 50 up for Pakistan.
Gudakesh Motie to Sahibzada Farhan, Tossed up on middle, Sahibzada Farhan plays it to mid-wicket for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, Gudakesh Motie starts with a fuller delivery on off, Saim Ayub clips it to long on for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Shamar Joseph bowls in the same channel but pushes his length further up a bit. Sahibzada Farhan misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, ! Sahibzada Farhan is dealing in sixes at the moment! Well played! Anticipates one down leg and Farhan hangs on the back foot, makes room and pulls it flat over square leg for a six.
Shamar Joseph to Saim Ayub, Hard length delivery, tight on the off pole. Saim Ayub chops it on the off side for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Angling on the pads, nudged to deep square leg for a single.Â
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Pakistan trying to take on Joseph! Good length delivery, around off. Sahibzada Farhan heaves it over mid-wicket, not off the middle and settles with a couple.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Did not time it at all! Seam-up fuller delivery on middle, Sahibzada Farhan tries to hit inside the line, lofts it with more height and drops it down the ground before the ropes for a couple.
Shamar Joseph to bowl now.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, This is full and on middle, drilled to long on for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, ! CHEEKY! Sahibzada Farhan pre-meditates and brings out the reverse sweep, this is touch outside the channel, fuller, Farhan hits it over backward point for four.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, In-angler, slightly short and on middle, Sahibzada Farhan makes room and plays it back to Hosein.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Bowls it on the pads. Saim Ayub tries to paddle it but mistimes it to short fine leg for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, This one skids on, length delivery, tight on off. Saim Ayub clears his front leg to whip but plays off the inner half to short fine leg.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, ! Saim Ayub gets his first boundary! Akeal Hosein keeps it simple, bowls it full and around off, Saim Ayub comes down the track and heaves it to long on for four.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, ! Second six for Farhan! Nicely uses his feet and gets to the pitch of the ball, this is slightly outside the line and it's hammered over mid-wicket for a six.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, DOT AGAIN! Roston Chase bowls it very full and on middle, Sahibzada Farhan plays it back to the bowler.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Saim Ayub drives it just wide of Chase and to long off for a single.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Another dot! Angles it in, fuller and around off, Saim Ayub drives inside the line and back to Chase.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Pushes it on a length and just around off. Saim Ayub rocks back and punches but to cover.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Roston Chase tosses it up on middle, Saim Ayub sweeps it in front of square leg for a brace.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Touch short and a bit quicker around off. Sahibzada Farhan slaps it straight to cover.Â
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, No run.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Tossed up on middle, Saim Ayub flicks it to the left of mid-wicket for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, SO CLOSE! Sahibzada Farhan again makes room. Hosein this time attacks the stumps. Farhan looks to cut but bottom edges and it rolls just past the leg peg for a single. Akeal Hosein can't believe it.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, ! BANG! First one of the night! Sahibzada Farhan makes room and Hosein follows him with a fuller delivery, Farhan slog-sweeps it high and over mid-wicket for a six.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Slightly short and turning in on off, Saim Ayub turns it to mid-wicket for a single.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Short of a length and outside off, Saim Ayub knocks it to deep cover and keeps the strike.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Width on offer again, outside off. Saim Ayub punches it square on the off side for a couple of runs.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Good shot for no run! Gives width outside off on a length. Saim Ayub punches it straight to point.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, A yorker length delivery on middle, Saim Ayub punches it back to Holder.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, Quick single! Pushes it full and around off, angling in. Sahibzada Farhan turns it in front of mid on. Alick Athanaze attacks the ball but fails to pick up. A single.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Jason Holder starts with a good length delivery on middle and leg. Saim Ayub nudges it to square leg for a single.
Jason Holder to share the attack.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Good start by Hosein! Floats it full and around off. Sahibzada Farhan pushes it to cover for no run.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Flatter delivery, slower and drifting on middle, Sahibzada Farhan punches it to Hosein.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Saim Ayub is underway as he flicks this length ball to mid-wicket for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Pushes it full and around off, Farhan drives it to long off for a single. Pakistan are underway.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Drifts in a length ball, around off, Farhan goes back and punches it to cover.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Starts with a fuller length delivery around off, Farhan leans and blocks it to cover.
All set for the final match. The Windies players are out in the middle. Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub to open for Pakistan. Spin to start, here is Akeal Hosein...
The skipper of West Indies, Shai Hope says batting first is always an advantage at this ground but they can't control the toss. Mentions they learned from the last game and it's a quick turnaround. Tells the bowlers have put their hands up in the last couple of matches, they want to be consistent today as well. Informs that they have made no changes.
Salman Agha, the skipper of Pakistan says they will bat first and try to put good total on the board, putting the Windies under pressure. Informs Shaheen Afridi is rested and Haris Rauf takes his place. Fakhar Zaman is injured and Khushdil Shah comes in place of him. Tells they want to bat well in the Powerplay and in the death.
West Indies (Playing XI) - Alick Athanaze, Jewel Andrew (WK), Shai Hope (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Keacy Carty, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Joseph, Akeal Hosein.
Pakistan (Playing XI) - Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (WK), Salman Agha (C), Hasan Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem.
TOSS - Pakistan have won the toss and will BAT.
The pitch today was flat as compared to the first two games, with not much for the spinners as well as for the pacers. West Indies had to back their strength and bowl according to the plan. West Indies bowled well but the occasional boundaries didn't help them build any pressure. West Indies though were still in the game but a couple of big overs could be the turning point as West Indies have been ordinary with the bat so far and need a big innings from one of the top four to chase down the
The final over has turned out to be match-defining as West Indies have allowed Pakistan to get the total close to 190. Pakistan were 137/0 and looking in good rhythm thanks to the foundation laid by the openers, Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub however, once Sahibzada Farhan fell, Pakistan fumbled and lost four wickets in the fag end of the innings. Pakistan could have scored more had they not lost more wickets but still this is a good total with the series on the line.
Shamar Joseph to Faheem Ashraf, TWO TO END! 19 runs off the over! Very full and on middle, Faheem Ashraf flicks it througuh mid-wicket for a couple of runs. Pakistan end with 189/4.
Shamar Joseph to Faheem Ashraf, ! Just what West Indies didn't want! A big final over! Misses his yorker and bowls it too full and on leg. Faheem Ashraf whacks it behind square on the leg side for a biggie.
Shamar Joseph to Faheem Ashraf, Shamar Joseph bowls it on the pads with a straighter line. Faheem Ashraf swings across and gets a eading edge over point for a brace.
Shamar Joseph to Khushdil Shah, Well bowled! A yorker targeting the pads. Shah tucks it around the corner and rotates the strike.
Shamar Joseph to Khushdil Shah, ! Could be match-defining over! Bowls it in the hitting arc of Shah, outside off, fuller and it is smoked over long off for a six.
Shamar Joseph to Khushdil Shah, Starts with a fuller delivery outside off. Shah drills it wide of long off for a couple of runs.
West Indies have been penalised for a slow over rate. Only four fielders are allowed outside the ring. Also, Faheem Ashraf is the new man in.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, ! GONE! The extra delivery turns out to be a wicket delivery! Good stuff from Jason Holder as he bowls it wide of off, knowing Saim Ayub will go after it. He throws his blade and hits it to long off where Sherfane Rutherford takes a simple catch.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Wide! Full and well outside off. Saim Ayub steps across, stands outside off and leaves. Jason Holder is unhappy as he feels Saim Ayub was outside the line.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, !  Saim Ayub is without much strike lately! He needs to take the shots. Jason Holder misses his yorker by an inch and bowls a full toss. Saim Ayub hammers it over square leg for a six.
Jason Holder to Khushdil Shah, Leg bye! Strays it full and on the pads. Shah fails to clip and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal for LBW but was going down.
Jason Holder to Khushdil Shah, Well bowled! Nails the yorker and bowls it on middle, Shah fails to dig it out and inside edges it back onto the pads.
Jason Holder to Khushdil Shah, Too full and outside off. Shah drives it to long off for a single.Â
Jason Holder to Mohammad Haris, ! RUN OUT! Pakistan are fumbling in the fag end of the innings. Touch fuller and outside off. Mohammad Haris lofts it to sweeper cover. They take one and call for a late second run. Gudakesh Motie picks up and throws to Jewel Andrew, the keeper who collects wide of the stumps but clips the bails off in a flash. Mohammad Haris couldn't make it despite the dive.
Jason Holder to bowl the penultimate over.
Roston Chase to Mohammad Haris, Pace-off once again, full and outside off. Mohammad Haris makes room and cue ends his shot to long off for a single.Â
Mohammad Haris comes in.
Roston Chase to Hasan Nawaz, ! TAKEN! Excellent from Chase! Bowls it around 75 clicks! No pace at all behind the ball as this is bowled short and outside off. Hasan Nawaz swings and skies it to long off where Romario Shepherd takes a simple catch.
Roston Chase to Hasan Nawaz, ! In the slot, Roston Chase misses his length by a bit and Hasan Nawaz without much puff launches it down the ground for a six.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Saim Ayub opens up his body, this is very full and on middle, whipped to deep mid-wicket for one run.
Roston Chase to Hasan Nawaz, Serves it into the blockhole, full and on middle, Nawaz smashes it down to long off for a single.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Drops it short and outside off. Saim Ayub cuts it to deep cover for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, ! The last ball goes the distance. Surprises with a bouncer into the surface on leg. Nawaz pulls it over fine leg and all the way for a six.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, Shamar Joseph gets it to angle across, on a length and outside off. Nawan swings his blade wildly and misses.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, Wide! Down the leg side, wided again.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, Wide! Too full and down leg. Nawaz lets it go this time for a wide.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, Shamar Joseph bowls a really good yorker, on leg. Nawan opens up his body to heave but misses. A stifled appeal for caught behind but only Shamar Joseph was interested.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, A full toss, straight on the pads. Nawaz looks to flick but mistimes it to square leg, in the vacant space for a couple.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, Wide! Drifts away a full ball, well outside off. Left alone.
Hasan Nawaz comes to the middle.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, ! TAKEN! West Indies have a breakthrough! Finally! Off-cutter, fuller and around off. Sahibzada Farhan is early into his slog-sweep and top edges it to mid off where Shai Hope runs back, gets under the ball and takes the skier. Much needed breakthrough.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, CHANCE! Shamar Joseph serves it very full and around off, Sahibzada Farhan looks to go big but miscues it high and to long off. Jason Holder from long on runs across but Keacy Carty from long off was running in full speed and still fails to get close to the ball.Â
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Gets in a tangle! Pace-off, very full and outside off. Saim Ayub looks to reverse hit but gets deceived by the pace of the ball, he misses.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, A full toss, slower and outside off. Sahibzada Farhan hits it down to long on for a run.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Bowls from over the wicket, flat and outside off, punched to cover for a single.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, Sahibzada Farhan shuffles across and slog-sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, Bowls it very full and around off, Sahibzada Farhan slog-sweeps it wide of deep mid-wicket for a brace.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Serves it too full and around off, Saim Ayub drives it to long off for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, ! THAT IS HUGE! Twice, the last ball has ruined the over! Floats it full and around off, Sahibzada Farhan slogs it to deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Akeal Hosein pauses a bit in his action! Bowls it quicker and around off, blocked back to the bowler.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Tossed up, full and around off. Sahibzada Farhan steps across and sweeps it straight to square leg who picks up on a bounce.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Wide! Well, well outside off. Easy decision for the umpire this time.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Wide! Akeal Hosein drops it very full and wide of off. Sahibzada Farhan brings out the reverse sweep but misses. A late call of wide from the umpire and West Indies are unhappy with it.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Well outside off and turns back in on the shorter side. Saim Ayub pulls it to long on for one.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Stays away from the hitting region, this is outside off, worked to cover for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Shorter and outside off, Saim Ayub slaps it to deep point for a single.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, ! The boundary ruins the over. Good shot though! Expects a similar delivery attacking the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan steps across and whacks it to square leg for four.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, Bowls it full and around off, dips in front of Sahibzada Farhan as he slogs it between mid-wicket and long on for a couple.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, Jason Holder nails the yorker, just around off. Sahibzada Farhan digs it out to cover.Â
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Pitched up, outside off, driven to deep cover for a single.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Attacks the stumps with the fuller delivery, Saim Ayub clips it to square leg for a quick couple.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Wide! Tough call from the umpire! A yorker just going down leg. Saim Ayub steps across to flick but misses.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, The in-dipper yorker delivery on middle from around the wicket. Sahibzada Farhan sweeps it to deep square leg for one.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Pakistan have turned the heat up! Too full and outside off, carved to deep point for a single.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, Romario Shepherd goes more wide with his fuller delivery, this is lofted to covers for a single.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, ! One-bounce four! Second fifty for Saim Ayub in this series. Romario Shepherd keeps it full and bowls it outside off. Saim Ayub steps across and slogs it over square leg, gets height and just enough distance for four.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, ! ALL THE WAY! 100 up! Saim Ayub shuffles across and slog-sweeps this fuller delivery over cow corner for a biggie.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, CHANCE! Romario Shepherd steams in and bowls a full toss, well outside off. Sahibzada Farhan throws his bat and miscues his shot back to Romario Shepherd who stretches his right-hand out but fails to hold on. One of those which sticks in the hands.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, Dishes out a fuller delivery, in the channel outside off. Saim Ayub works across to mid-wicket for one.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Quicker, fuller and into the surface, outside off. Saim Ayub slaps it to cover for a single.Â
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Roston Chase with a seam up, pacy delivery, around off, nips away. Saim Ayub looks to sweep but misses it.Â
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, Bowls it very full and on off, Sahibzada Farhan hits it straight down to long off for a single.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, Wide! Bowls it well outside off, Sahibzada Farhan lets it go.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Floats it full and on middle and leg, stays low. Saim Ayub clips it to mid-wicket for a single. Sherfane Rutherford is again in action. Looks in pain as he throws.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Tossed up on middle and leg. Saim Ayub turns it to short fine leg.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Starts with a shorter delivery on middle, Saim Ayub gets low and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a couple. Sherfane Rutherford seems to have overstretched his hand as he throws it to the keeper.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, Slants in a full ball from around the wicket on middle, Saim Ayub chops it to point for one.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, A full toss, around off, extra pace and Sahibzada Farhan hits it to long off for one.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Wide! Just over! Bowls it very full and just over the tramline. Sahibzada Farhan lets it go. Romario Shepherd is not happy with the decision.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Wide! Goes wide over the tramline, Sahibzada Farhan leaves.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Romario Shepherd sticks to his strength and bowls similarly, outside off. Sahibzada Farhan walks across to scoop but misses it.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Romario Shepherd nails the widish yorker, outside off. Sahibzada Farhan fails to dig it out cleanly.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, Touch fuller and angled it across outside off. Saim Ayub tries a bit too hard as he hits it to long on for one.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Fifty for Sahibzada Farhan! A perfect start given by the youngster! Romario Shepherd bowls it too full and on middle, turned to mid-wicket for a single.
DRINKS! Pakistani openers have laid a perfect foundation to post a bit series-winning total on the board. The occasional boundaries have helped them keep the run rate just over the margin. West Indies on the other hand, need to use the pitch a bit more as so far things haven't gone as per their plan.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, A single to end the over as Sahibzada Farhan plays it to long off.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Six!
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, ! Shamar Joseph bowls a low full toss as he misses his yorker, this is on off. Sahibzada Farhan thumps it to deep cover for a boundary.
Shamar Joseph to Saim Ayub, The off-pace fuller delivery on middle, eased to long on for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Mixes his length and bowls it on a length and wide of off. Sahibzada Farhan cuts it to deep point for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Shamar Joseph bowls it just over 140 clicks! Too full and around off, played back to the bowler.
Shamar Joseph is back on.
Gudakesh Motie to Sahibzada Farhan, Bowls into the surface, touch fuller and on middle, Sahibzada Farhan drills it down to long off for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, Flatter and on middle, played down to long on for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, ! Boundaries in back-to-back overs! Floats a bit and bowls it full and around off. Saim Ayub slog-sweeps it to square leg and it races to the fence.
Gudakesh Motie to Sahibzada Farhan, Flighted full and around off. Sahibzada Farhan sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, A single now as Saim Ayub hits it down to long off.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, 2 runs.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, A dot to end the over! Jason Holder serves it on the fuller side and around off, Sahibzada Farhan hits it back to the bowler.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Much fuller and on middle, drilled to long on for a single.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, A slower length delivery, shaping on middle, Sahibzada Farhan eases it to long on for a single.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, On a nagging length and outside off, cut to deep point for a single.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, ! Strong shot! A boundary after 8 deliveries. Short of a length and outside off. Saim Ayub stands tall and flat bats it to long off for a one-bounce four.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, Jason Holder is back on and bowls it full and dipping around off, Sahibzada Farhan bunts it to long on for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, The 6-meter length, around off. Saim Ayub looks to cut but bottom edges it to short fine leg. Good start by Motie.
Gudakesh Motie to Sahibzada Farhan, Tossed up on middle, nudged to square leg for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Sahibzada Farhan, Well bowled! Sahibzada Farhan skips down and Gudakesh Motie quickly drags his length back and bowls it outside off. Sahibzada Farhan drags and ends up playing it back to the bowler.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, Too full and around off, Saim Ayub clips it to long on for one. 50 up for Pakistan.
Gudakesh Motie to Sahibzada Farhan, Tossed up on middle, Sahibzada Farhan plays it to mid-wicket for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, Gudakesh Motie starts with a fuller delivery on off, Saim Ayub clips it to long on for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Shamar Joseph bowls in the same channel but pushes his length further up a bit. Sahibzada Farhan misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, ! Sahibzada Farhan is dealing in sixes at the moment! Well played! Anticipates one down leg and Farhan hangs on the back foot, makes room and pulls it flat over square leg for a six.
Shamar Joseph to Saim Ayub, Hard length delivery, tight on the off pole. Saim Ayub chops it on the off side for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Angling on the pads, nudged to deep square leg for a single.Â
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Pakistan trying to take on Joseph! Good length delivery, around off. Sahibzada Farhan heaves it over mid-wicket, not off the middle and settles with a couple.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Did not time it at all! Seam-up fuller delivery on middle, Sahibzada Farhan tries to hit inside the line, lofts it with more height and drops it down the ground before the ropes for a couple.
Shamar Joseph to bowl now.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, This is full and on middle, drilled to long on for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, ! CHEEKY! Sahibzada Farhan pre-meditates and brings out the reverse sweep, this is touch outside the channel, fuller, Farhan hits it over backward point for four.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, In-angler, slightly short and on middle, Sahibzada Farhan makes room and plays it back to Hosein.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Bowls it on the pads. Saim Ayub tries to paddle it but mistimes it to short fine leg for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, This one skids on, length delivery, tight on off. Saim Ayub clears his front leg to whip but plays off the inner half to short fine leg.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, ! Saim Ayub gets his first boundary! Akeal Hosein keeps it simple, bowls it full and around off, Saim Ayub comes down the track and heaves it to long on for four.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, ! Second six for Farhan! Nicely uses his feet and gets to the pitch of the ball, this is slightly outside the line and it's hammered over mid-wicket for a six.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, DOT AGAIN! Roston Chase bowls it very full and on middle, Sahibzada Farhan plays it back to the bowler.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Saim Ayub drives it just wide of Chase and to long off for a single.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Another dot! Angles it in, fuller and around off, Saim Ayub drives inside the line and back to Chase.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Pushes it on a length and just around off. Saim Ayub rocks back and punches but to cover.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Roston Chase tosses it up on middle, Saim Ayub sweeps it in front of square leg for a brace.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Touch short and a bit quicker around off. Sahibzada Farhan slaps it straight to cover.Â
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, No run.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Tossed up on middle, Saim Ayub flicks it to the left of mid-wicket for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, SO CLOSE! Sahibzada Farhan again makes room. Hosein this time attacks the stumps. Farhan looks to cut but bottom edges and it rolls just past the leg peg for a single. Akeal Hosein can't believe it.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, ! BANG! First one of the night! Sahibzada Farhan makes room and Hosein follows him with a fuller delivery, Farhan slog-sweeps it high and over mid-wicket for a six.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Slightly short and turning in on off, Saim Ayub turns it to mid-wicket for a single.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Short of a length and outside off, Saim Ayub knocks it to deep cover and keeps the strike.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Width on offer again, outside off. Saim Ayub punches it square on the off side for a couple of runs.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Good shot for no run! Gives width outside off on a length. Saim Ayub punches it straight to point.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, A yorker length delivery on middle, Saim Ayub punches it back to Holder.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, Quick single! Pushes it full and around off, angling in. Sahibzada Farhan turns it in front of mid on. Alick Athanaze attacks the ball but fails to pick up. A single.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Jason Holder starts with a good length delivery on middle and leg. Saim Ayub nudges it to square leg for a single.
Jason Holder to share the attack.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Good start by Hosein! Floats it full and around off. Sahibzada Farhan pushes it to cover for no run.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Flatter delivery, slower and drifting on middle, Sahibzada Farhan punches it to Hosein.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Saim Ayub is underway as he flicks this length ball to mid-wicket for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Pushes it full and around off, Farhan drives it to long off for a single. Pakistan are underway.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Drifts in a length ball, around off, Farhan goes back and punches it to cover.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Starts with a fuller length delivery around off, Farhan leans and blocks it to cover.
All set for the final match. The Windies players are out in the middle. Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub to open for Pakistan. Spin to start, here is Akeal Hosein...
The skipper of West Indies, Shai Hope says batting first is always an advantage at this ground but they can't control the toss. Mentions they learned from the last game and it's a quick turnaround. Tells the bowlers have put their hands up in the last couple of matches, they want to be consistent today as well. Informs that they have made no changes.
Salman Agha, the skipper of Pakistan says they will bat first and try to put good total on the board, putting the Windies under pressure. Informs Shaheen Afridi is rested and Haris Rauf takes his place. Fakhar Zaman is injured and Khushdil Shah comes in place of him. Tells they want to bat well in the Powerplay and in the death.
West Indies (Playing XI) - Alick Athanaze, Jewel Andrew (WK), Shai Hope (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Keacy Carty, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Joseph, Akeal Hosein.
Pakistan (Playing XI) - Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (WK), Salman Agha (C), Hasan Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem.
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176/6(20 Overs)
The pitch today was flat as compared to the first two games, with not much for the spinners as well as for the pacers. West Indies had to back their strength and bowl according to the plan. West Indies bowled well but the occasional boundaries didn't help them build any pressure. West Indies though were still in the game but a couple of big overs could be the turning point as West Indies have been ordinary with the bat so far and need a big innings from one of the top four to chase down the
The final over has turned out to be match-defining as West Indies have allowed Pakistan to get the total close to 190. Pakistan were 137/0 and looking in good rhythm thanks to the foundation laid by the openers, Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub however, once Sahibzada Farhan fell, Pakistan fumbled and lost four wickets in the fag end of the innings. Pakistan could have scored more had they not lost more wickets but still this is a good total with the series on the line.
Shamar Joseph to Faheem Ashraf, TWO TO END! 19 runs off the over! Very full and on middle, Faheem Ashraf flicks it througuh mid-wicket for a couple of runs. Pakistan end with 189/4.
Shamar Joseph to Faheem Ashraf, ! Just what West Indies didn't want! A big final over! Misses his yorker and bowls it too full and on leg. Faheem Ashraf whacks it behind square on the leg side for a biggie.
Shamar Joseph to Faheem Ashraf, Shamar Joseph bowls it on the pads with a straighter line. Faheem Ashraf swings across and gets a eading edge over point for a brace.
Shamar Joseph to Khushdil Shah, Well bowled! A yorker targeting the pads. Shah tucks it around the corner and rotates the strike.
Shamar Joseph to Khushdil Shah, ! Could be match-defining over! Bowls it in the hitting arc of Shah, outside off, fuller and it is smoked over long off for a six.
Shamar Joseph to Khushdil Shah, Starts with a fuller delivery outside off. Shah drills it wide of long off for a couple of runs.
West Indies have been penalised for a slow over rate. Only four fielders are allowed outside the ring. Also, Faheem Ashraf is the new man in.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, ! GONE! The extra delivery turns out to be a wicket delivery! Good stuff from Jason Holder as he bowls it wide of off, knowing Saim Ayub will go after it. He throws his blade and hits it to long off where Sherfane Rutherford takes a simple catch.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Wide! Full and well outside off. Saim Ayub steps across, stands outside off and leaves. Jason Holder is unhappy as he feels Saim Ayub was outside the line.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, !  Saim Ayub is without much strike lately! He needs to take the shots. Jason Holder misses his yorker by an inch and bowls a full toss. Saim Ayub hammers it over square leg for a six.
Jason Holder to Khushdil Shah, Leg bye! Strays it full and on the pads. Shah fails to clip and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal for LBW but was going down.
Jason Holder to Khushdil Shah, Well bowled! Nails the yorker and bowls it on middle, Shah fails to dig it out and inside edges it back onto the pads.
Jason Holder to Khushdil Shah, Too full and outside off. Shah drives it to long off for a single.Â
Jason Holder to Mohammad Haris, ! RUN OUT! Pakistan are fumbling in the fag end of the innings. Touch fuller and outside off. Mohammad Haris lofts it to sweeper cover. They take one and call for a late second run. Gudakesh Motie picks up and throws to Jewel Andrew, the keeper who collects wide of the stumps but clips the bails off in a flash. Mohammad Haris couldn't make it despite the dive.
Jason Holder to bowl the penultimate over.
Roston Chase to Mohammad Haris, Pace-off once again, full and outside off. Mohammad Haris makes room and cue ends his shot to long off for a single.Â
Mohammad Haris comes in.
Roston Chase to Hasan Nawaz, ! TAKEN! Excellent from Chase! Bowls it around 75 clicks! No pace at all behind the ball as this is bowled short and outside off. Hasan Nawaz swings and skies it to long off where Romario Shepherd takes a simple catch.
Roston Chase to Hasan Nawaz, ! In the slot, Roston Chase misses his length by a bit and Hasan Nawaz without much puff launches it down the ground for a six.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Saim Ayub opens up his body, this is very full and on middle, whipped to deep mid-wicket for one run.
Roston Chase to Hasan Nawaz, Serves it into the blockhole, full and on middle, Nawaz smashes it down to long off for a single.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Drops it short and outside off. Saim Ayub cuts it to deep cover for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, ! The last ball goes the distance. Surprises with a bouncer into the surface on leg. Nawaz pulls it over fine leg and all the way for a six.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, Shamar Joseph gets it to angle across, on a length and outside off. Nawan swings his blade wildly and misses.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, Wide! Down the leg side, wided again.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, Wide! Too full and down leg. Nawaz lets it go this time for a wide.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, Shamar Joseph bowls a really good yorker, on leg. Nawan opens up his body to heave but misses. A stifled appeal for caught behind but only Shamar Joseph was interested.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, A full toss, straight on the pads. Nawaz looks to flick but mistimes it to square leg, in the vacant space for a couple.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, Wide! Drifts away a full ball, well outside off. Left alone.
Hasan Nawaz comes to the middle.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, ! TAKEN! West Indies have a breakthrough! Finally! Off-cutter, fuller and around off. Sahibzada Farhan is early into his slog-sweep and top edges it to mid off where Shai Hope runs back, gets under the ball and takes the skier. Much needed breakthrough.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, CHANCE! Shamar Joseph serves it very full and around off, Sahibzada Farhan looks to go big but miscues it high and to long off. Jason Holder from long on runs across but Keacy Carty from long off was running in full speed and still fails to get close to the ball.Â
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Gets in a tangle! Pace-off, very full and outside off. Saim Ayub looks to reverse hit but gets deceived by the pace of the ball, he misses.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, A full toss, slower and outside off. Sahibzada Farhan hits it down to long on for a run.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Bowls from over the wicket, flat and outside off, punched to cover for a single.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, Sahibzada Farhan shuffles across and slog-sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, Bowls it very full and around off, Sahibzada Farhan slog-sweeps it wide of deep mid-wicket for a brace.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Serves it too full and around off, Saim Ayub drives it to long off for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, ! THAT IS HUGE! Twice, the last ball has ruined the over! Floats it full and around off, Sahibzada Farhan slogs it to deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Akeal Hosein pauses a bit in his action! Bowls it quicker and around off, blocked back to the bowler.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Tossed up, full and around off. Sahibzada Farhan steps across and sweeps it straight to square leg who picks up on a bounce.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Wide! Well, well outside off. Easy decision for the umpire this time.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Wide! Akeal Hosein drops it very full and wide of off. Sahibzada Farhan brings out the reverse sweep but misses. A late call of wide from the umpire and West Indies are unhappy with it.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Well outside off and turns back in on the shorter side. Saim Ayub pulls it to long on for one.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Stays away from the hitting region, this is outside off, worked to cover for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Shorter and outside off, Saim Ayub slaps it to deep point for a single.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, ! The boundary ruins the over. Good shot though! Expects a similar delivery attacking the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan steps across and whacks it to square leg for four.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, Bowls it full and around off, dips in front of Sahibzada Farhan as he slogs it between mid-wicket and long on for a couple.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, Jason Holder nails the yorker, just around off. Sahibzada Farhan digs it out to cover.Â
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Pitched up, outside off, driven to deep cover for a single.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Attacks the stumps with the fuller delivery, Saim Ayub clips it to square leg for a quick couple.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Wide! Tough call from the umpire! A yorker just going down leg. Saim Ayub steps across to flick but misses.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, The in-dipper yorker delivery on middle from around the wicket. Sahibzada Farhan sweeps it to deep square leg for one.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Pakistan have turned the heat up! Too full and outside off, carved to deep point for a single.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, Romario Shepherd goes more wide with his fuller delivery, this is lofted to covers for a single.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, ! One-bounce four! Second fifty for Saim Ayub in this series. Romario Shepherd keeps it full and bowls it outside off. Saim Ayub steps across and slogs it over square leg, gets height and just enough distance for four.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, ! ALL THE WAY! 100 up! Saim Ayub shuffles across and slog-sweeps this fuller delivery over cow corner for a biggie.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, CHANCE! Romario Shepherd steams in and bowls a full toss, well outside off. Sahibzada Farhan throws his bat and miscues his shot back to Romario Shepherd who stretches his right-hand out but fails to hold on. One of those which sticks in the hands.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, Dishes out a fuller delivery, in the channel outside off. Saim Ayub works across to mid-wicket for one.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Quicker, fuller and into the surface, outside off. Saim Ayub slaps it to cover for a single.Â
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Roston Chase with a seam up, pacy delivery, around off, nips away. Saim Ayub looks to sweep but misses it.Â
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, Bowls it very full and on off, Sahibzada Farhan hits it straight down to long off for a single.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, Wide! Bowls it well outside off, Sahibzada Farhan lets it go.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Floats it full and on middle and leg, stays low. Saim Ayub clips it to mid-wicket for a single. Sherfane Rutherford is again in action. Looks in pain as he throws.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Tossed up on middle and leg. Saim Ayub turns it to short fine leg.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Starts with a shorter delivery on middle, Saim Ayub gets low and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a couple. Sherfane Rutherford seems to have overstretched his hand as he throws it to the keeper.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, Slants in a full ball from around the wicket on middle, Saim Ayub chops it to point for one.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, A full toss, around off, extra pace and Sahibzada Farhan hits it to long off for one.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Wide! Just over! Bowls it very full and just over the tramline. Sahibzada Farhan lets it go. Romario Shepherd is not happy with the decision.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Wide! Goes wide over the tramline, Sahibzada Farhan leaves.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Romario Shepherd sticks to his strength and bowls similarly, outside off. Sahibzada Farhan walks across to scoop but misses it.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Romario Shepherd nails the widish yorker, outside off. Sahibzada Farhan fails to dig it out cleanly.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, Touch fuller and angled it across outside off. Saim Ayub tries a bit too hard as he hits it to long on for one.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Fifty for Sahibzada Farhan! A perfect start given by the youngster! Romario Shepherd bowls it too full and on middle, turned to mid-wicket for a single.
DRINKS! Pakistani openers have laid a perfect foundation to post a bit series-winning total on the board. The occasional boundaries have helped them keep the run rate just over the margin. West Indies on the other hand, need to use the pitch a bit more as so far things haven't gone as per their plan.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, A single to end the over as Sahibzada Farhan plays it to long off.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Six!
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, ! Shamar Joseph bowls a low full toss as he misses his yorker, this is on off. Sahibzada Farhan thumps it to deep cover for a boundary.
Shamar Joseph to Saim Ayub, The off-pace fuller delivery on middle, eased to long on for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Mixes his length and bowls it on a length and wide of off. Sahibzada Farhan cuts it to deep point for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Shamar Joseph bowls it just over 140 clicks! Too full and around off, played back to the bowler.
Shamar Joseph is back on.
Gudakesh Motie to Sahibzada Farhan, Bowls into the surface, touch fuller and on middle, Sahibzada Farhan drills it down to long off for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, Flatter and on middle, played down to long on for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, ! Boundaries in back-to-back overs! Floats a bit and bowls it full and around off. Saim Ayub slog-sweeps it to square leg and it races to the fence.
Gudakesh Motie to Sahibzada Farhan, Flighted full and around off. Sahibzada Farhan sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, A single now as Saim Ayub hits it down to long off.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, 2 runs.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, A dot to end the over! Jason Holder serves it on the fuller side and around off, Sahibzada Farhan hits it back to the bowler.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Much fuller and on middle, drilled to long on for a single.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, A slower length delivery, shaping on middle, Sahibzada Farhan eases it to long on for a single.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, On a nagging length and outside off, cut to deep point for a single.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, ! Strong shot! A boundary after 8 deliveries. Short of a length and outside off. Saim Ayub stands tall and flat bats it to long off for a one-bounce four.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, Jason Holder is back on and bowls it full and dipping around off, Sahibzada Farhan bunts it to long on for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, The 6-meter length, around off. Saim Ayub looks to cut but bottom edges it to short fine leg. Good start by Motie.
Gudakesh Motie to Sahibzada Farhan, Tossed up on middle, nudged to square leg for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Sahibzada Farhan, Well bowled! Sahibzada Farhan skips down and Gudakesh Motie quickly drags his length back and bowls it outside off. Sahibzada Farhan drags and ends up playing it back to the bowler.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, Too full and around off, Saim Ayub clips it to long on for one. 50 up for Pakistan.
Gudakesh Motie to Sahibzada Farhan, Tossed up on middle, Sahibzada Farhan plays it to mid-wicket for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, Gudakesh Motie starts with a fuller delivery on off, Saim Ayub clips it to long on for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Shamar Joseph bowls in the same channel but pushes his length further up a bit. Sahibzada Farhan misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, ! Sahibzada Farhan is dealing in sixes at the moment! Well played! Anticipates one down leg and Farhan hangs on the back foot, makes room and pulls it flat over square leg for a six.
Shamar Joseph to Saim Ayub, Hard length delivery, tight on the off pole. Saim Ayub chops it on the off side for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Angling on the pads, nudged to deep square leg for a single.Â
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Pakistan trying to take on Joseph! Good length delivery, around off. Sahibzada Farhan heaves it over mid-wicket, not off the middle and settles with a couple.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Did not time it at all! Seam-up fuller delivery on middle, Sahibzada Farhan tries to hit inside the line, lofts it with more height and drops it down the ground before the ropes for a couple.
Shamar Joseph to bowl now.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, This is full and on middle, drilled to long on for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, ! CHEEKY! Sahibzada Farhan pre-meditates and brings out the reverse sweep, this is touch outside the channel, fuller, Farhan hits it over backward point for four.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, In-angler, slightly short and on middle, Sahibzada Farhan makes room and plays it back to Hosein.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Bowls it on the pads. Saim Ayub tries to paddle it but mistimes it to short fine leg for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, This one skids on, length delivery, tight on off. Saim Ayub clears his front leg to whip but plays off the inner half to short fine leg.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, ! Saim Ayub gets his first boundary! Akeal Hosein keeps it simple, bowls it full and around off, Saim Ayub comes down the track and heaves it to long on for four.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, ! Second six for Farhan! Nicely uses his feet and gets to the pitch of the ball, this is slightly outside the line and it's hammered over mid-wicket for a six.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, DOT AGAIN! Roston Chase bowls it very full and on middle, Sahibzada Farhan plays it back to the bowler.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Saim Ayub drives it just wide of Chase and to long off for a single.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Another dot! Angles it in, fuller and around off, Saim Ayub drives inside the line and back to Chase.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Pushes it on a length and just around off. Saim Ayub rocks back and punches but to cover.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Roston Chase tosses it up on middle, Saim Ayub sweeps it in front of square leg for a brace.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Touch short and a bit quicker around off. Sahibzada Farhan slaps it straight to cover.Â
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, No run.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Tossed up on middle, Saim Ayub flicks it to the left of mid-wicket for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, SO CLOSE! Sahibzada Farhan again makes room. Hosein this time attacks the stumps. Farhan looks to cut but bottom edges and it rolls just past the leg peg for a single. Akeal Hosein can't believe it.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, ! BANG! First one of the night! Sahibzada Farhan makes room and Hosein follows him with a fuller delivery, Farhan slog-sweeps it high and over mid-wicket for a six.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Slightly short and turning in on off, Saim Ayub turns it to mid-wicket for a single.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Short of a length and outside off, Saim Ayub knocks it to deep cover and keeps the strike.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Width on offer again, outside off. Saim Ayub punches it square on the off side for a couple of runs.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Good shot for no run! Gives width outside off on a length. Saim Ayub punches it straight to point.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, A yorker length delivery on middle, Saim Ayub punches it back to Holder.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, Quick single! Pushes it full and around off, angling in. Sahibzada Farhan turns it in front of mid on. Alick Athanaze attacks the ball but fails to pick up. A single.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Jason Holder starts with a good length delivery on middle and leg. Saim Ayub nudges it to square leg for a single.
Jason Holder to share the attack.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Good start by Hosein! Floats it full and around off. Sahibzada Farhan pushes it to cover for no run.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Flatter delivery, slower and drifting on middle, Sahibzada Farhan punches it to Hosein.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Saim Ayub is underway as he flicks this length ball to mid-wicket for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Pushes it full and around off, Farhan drives it to long off for a single. Pakistan are underway.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Drifts in a length ball, around off, Farhan goes back and punches it to cover.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Starts with a fuller length delivery around off, Farhan leans and blocks it to cover.
All set for the final match. The Windies players are out in the middle. Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub to open for Pakistan. Spin to start, here is Akeal Hosein...
The skipper of West Indies, Shai Hope says batting first is always an advantage at this ground but they can't control the toss. Mentions they learned from the last game and it's a quick turnaround. Tells the bowlers have put their hands up in the last couple of matches, they want to be consistent today as well. Informs that they have made no changes.
Salman Agha, the skipper of Pakistan says they will bat first and try to put good total on the board, putting the Windies under pressure. Informs Shaheen Afridi is rested and Haris Rauf takes his place. Fakhar Zaman is injured and Khushdil Shah comes in place of him. Tells they want to bat well in the Powerplay and in the death.
West Indies (Playing XI) - Alick Athanaze, Jewel Andrew (WK), Shai Hope (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Keacy Carty, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Joseph, Akeal Hosein.
Pakistan (Playing XI) - Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (WK), Salman Agha (C), Hasan Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem.
TOSS - Pakistan have won the toss and will BAT.
The pitch today was flat as compared to the first two games, with not much for the spinners as well as for the pacers. West Indies had to back their strength and bowl according to the plan. West Indies bowled well but the occasional boundaries didn't help them build any pressure. West Indies though were still in the game but a couple of big overs could be the turning point as West Indies have been ordinary with the bat so far and need a big innings from one of the top four to chase down the
The final over has turned out to be match-defining as West Indies have allowed Pakistan to get the total close to 190. Pakistan were 137/0 and looking in good rhythm thanks to the foundation laid by the openers, Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub however, once Sahibzada Farhan fell, Pakistan fumbled and lost four wickets in the fag end of the innings. Pakistan could have scored more had they not lost more wickets but still this is a good total with the series on the line.
Shamar Joseph to Faheem Ashraf, TWO TO END! 19 runs off the over! Very full and on middle, Faheem Ashraf flicks it througuh mid-wicket for a couple of runs. Pakistan end with 189/4.
Shamar Joseph to Faheem Ashraf, ! Just what West Indies didn't want! A big final over! Misses his yorker and bowls it too full and on leg. Faheem Ashraf whacks it behind square on the leg side for a biggie.
Shamar Joseph to Faheem Ashraf, Shamar Joseph bowls it on the pads with a straighter line. Faheem Ashraf swings across and gets a eading edge over point for a brace.
Shamar Joseph to Khushdil Shah, Well bowled! A yorker targeting the pads. Shah tucks it around the corner and rotates the strike.
Shamar Joseph to Khushdil Shah, ! Could be match-defining over! Bowls it in the hitting arc of Shah, outside off, fuller and it is smoked over long off for a six.
Shamar Joseph to Khushdil Shah, Starts with a fuller delivery outside off. Shah drills it wide of long off for a couple of runs.
West Indies have been penalised for a slow over rate. Only four fielders are allowed outside the ring. Also, Faheem Ashraf is the new man in.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, ! GONE! The extra delivery turns out to be a wicket delivery! Good stuff from Jason Holder as he bowls it wide of off, knowing Saim Ayub will go after it. He throws his blade and hits it to long off where Sherfane Rutherford takes a simple catch.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Wide! Full and well outside off. Saim Ayub steps across, stands outside off and leaves. Jason Holder is unhappy as he feels Saim Ayub was outside the line.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, !  Saim Ayub is without much strike lately! He needs to take the shots. Jason Holder misses his yorker by an inch and bowls a full toss. Saim Ayub hammers it over square leg for a six.
Jason Holder to Khushdil Shah, Leg bye! Strays it full and on the pads. Shah fails to clip and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal for LBW but was going down.
Jason Holder to Khushdil Shah, Well bowled! Nails the yorker and bowls it on middle, Shah fails to dig it out and inside edges it back onto the pads.
Jason Holder to Khushdil Shah, Too full and outside off. Shah drives it to long off for a single.Â
Jason Holder to Mohammad Haris, ! RUN OUT! Pakistan are fumbling in the fag end of the innings. Touch fuller and outside off. Mohammad Haris lofts it to sweeper cover. They take one and call for a late second run. Gudakesh Motie picks up and throws to Jewel Andrew, the keeper who collects wide of the stumps but clips the bails off in a flash. Mohammad Haris couldn't make it despite the dive.
Jason Holder to bowl the penultimate over.
Roston Chase to Mohammad Haris, Pace-off once again, full and outside off. Mohammad Haris makes room and cue ends his shot to long off for a single.Â
Mohammad Haris comes in.
Roston Chase to Hasan Nawaz, ! TAKEN! Excellent from Chase! Bowls it around 75 clicks! No pace at all behind the ball as this is bowled short and outside off. Hasan Nawaz swings and skies it to long off where Romario Shepherd takes a simple catch.
Roston Chase to Hasan Nawaz, ! In the slot, Roston Chase misses his length by a bit and Hasan Nawaz without much puff launches it down the ground for a six.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Saim Ayub opens up his body, this is very full and on middle, whipped to deep mid-wicket for one run.
Roston Chase to Hasan Nawaz, Serves it into the blockhole, full and on middle, Nawaz smashes it down to long off for a single.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Drops it short and outside off. Saim Ayub cuts it to deep cover for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, ! The last ball goes the distance. Surprises with a bouncer into the surface on leg. Nawaz pulls it over fine leg and all the way for a six.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, Shamar Joseph gets it to angle across, on a length and outside off. Nawan swings his blade wildly and misses.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, Wide! Down the leg side, wided again.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, Wide! Too full and down leg. Nawaz lets it go this time for a wide.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, Shamar Joseph bowls a really good yorker, on leg. Nawan opens up his body to heave but misses. A stifled appeal for caught behind but only Shamar Joseph was interested.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, A full toss, straight on the pads. Nawaz looks to flick but mistimes it to square leg, in the vacant space for a couple.
Shamar Joseph to Hasan Nawaz, Wide! Drifts away a full ball, well outside off. Left alone.
Hasan Nawaz comes to the middle.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, ! TAKEN! West Indies have a breakthrough! Finally! Off-cutter, fuller and around off. Sahibzada Farhan is early into his slog-sweep and top edges it to mid off where Shai Hope runs back, gets under the ball and takes the skier. Much needed breakthrough.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, CHANCE! Shamar Joseph serves it very full and around off, Sahibzada Farhan looks to go big but miscues it high and to long off. Jason Holder from long on runs across but Keacy Carty from long off was running in full speed and still fails to get close to the ball.Â
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Gets in a tangle! Pace-off, very full and outside off. Saim Ayub looks to reverse hit but gets deceived by the pace of the ball, he misses.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, A full toss, slower and outside off. Sahibzada Farhan hits it down to long on for a run.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Bowls from over the wicket, flat and outside off, punched to cover for a single.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, Sahibzada Farhan shuffles across and slog-sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, Bowls it very full and around off, Sahibzada Farhan slog-sweeps it wide of deep mid-wicket for a brace.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Serves it too full and around off, Saim Ayub drives it to long off for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, ! THAT IS HUGE! Twice, the last ball has ruined the over! Floats it full and around off, Sahibzada Farhan slogs it to deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Akeal Hosein pauses a bit in his action! Bowls it quicker and around off, blocked back to the bowler.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Tossed up, full and around off. Sahibzada Farhan steps across and sweeps it straight to square leg who picks up on a bounce.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Wide! Well, well outside off. Easy decision for the umpire this time.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Wide! Akeal Hosein drops it very full and wide of off. Sahibzada Farhan brings out the reverse sweep but misses. A late call of wide from the umpire and West Indies are unhappy with it.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Well outside off and turns back in on the shorter side. Saim Ayub pulls it to long on for one.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Stays away from the hitting region, this is outside off, worked to cover for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Shorter and outside off, Saim Ayub slaps it to deep point for a single.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, ! The boundary ruins the over. Good shot though! Expects a similar delivery attacking the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan steps across and whacks it to square leg for four.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, Bowls it full and around off, dips in front of Sahibzada Farhan as he slogs it between mid-wicket and long on for a couple.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, Jason Holder nails the yorker, just around off. Sahibzada Farhan digs it out to cover.Â
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Pitched up, outside off, driven to deep cover for a single.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Attacks the stumps with the fuller delivery, Saim Ayub clips it to square leg for a quick couple.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Wide! Tough call from the umpire! A yorker just going down leg. Saim Ayub steps across to flick but misses.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, The in-dipper yorker delivery on middle from around the wicket. Sahibzada Farhan sweeps it to deep square leg for one.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Pakistan have turned the heat up! Too full and outside off, carved to deep point for a single.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, Romario Shepherd goes more wide with his fuller delivery, this is lofted to covers for a single.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, ! One-bounce four! Second fifty for Saim Ayub in this series. Romario Shepherd keeps it full and bowls it outside off. Saim Ayub steps across and slogs it over square leg, gets height and just enough distance for four.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, ! ALL THE WAY! 100 up! Saim Ayub shuffles across and slog-sweeps this fuller delivery over cow corner for a biggie.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, CHANCE! Romario Shepherd steams in and bowls a full toss, well outside off. Sahibzada Farhan throws his bat and miscues his shot back to Romario Shepherd who stretches his right-hand out but fails to hold on. One of those which sticks in the hands.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, Dishes out a fuller delivery, in the channel outside off. Saim Ayub works across to mid-wicket for one.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Quicker, fuller and into the surface, outside off. Saim Ayub slaps it to cover for a single.Â
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Roston Chase with a seam up, pacy delivery, around off, nips away. Saim Ayub looks to sweep but misses it.Â
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, Bowls it very full and on off, Sahibzada Farhan hits it straight down to long off for a single.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, Wide! Bowls it well outside off, Sahibzada Farhan lets it go.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Floats it full and on middle and leg, stays low. Saim Ayub clips it to mid-wicket for a single. Sherfane Rutherford is again in action. Looks in pain as he throws.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Tossed up on middle and leg. Saim Ayub turns it to short fine leg.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Starts with a shorter delivery on middle, Saim Ayub gets low and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a couple. Sherfane Rutherford seems to have overstretched his hand as he throws it to the keeper.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, Slants in a full ball from around the wicket on middle, Saim Ayub chops it to point for one.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, A full toss, around off, extra pace and Sahibzada Farhan hits it to long off for one.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Wide! Just over! Bowls it very full and just over the tramline. Sahibzada Farhan lets it go. Romario Shepherd is not happy with the decision.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Wide! Goes wide over the tramline, Sahibzada Farhan leaves.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Romario Shepherd sticks to his strength and bowls similarly, outside off. Sahibzada Farhan walks across to scoop but misses it.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Romario Shepherd nails the widish yorker, outside off. Sahibzada Farhan fails to dig it out cleanly.
Romario Shepherd to Saim Ayub, Touch fuller and angled it across outside off. Saim Ayub tries a bit too hard as he hits it to long on for one.
Romario Shepherd to Sahibzada Farhan, Fifty for Sahibzada Farhan! A perfect start given by the youngster! Romario Shepherd bowls it too full and on middle, turned to mid-wicket for a single.
DRINKS! Pakistani openers have laid a perfect foundation to post a bit series-winning total on the board. The occasional boundaries have helped them keep the run rate just over the margin. West Indies on the other hand, need to use the pitch a bit more as so far things haven't gone as per their plan.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, A single to end the over as Sahibzada Farhan plays it to long off.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Six!
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, ! Shamar Joseph bowls a low full toss as he misses his yorker, this is on off. Sahibzada Farhan thumps it to deep cover for a boundary.
Shamar Joseph to Saim Ayub, The off-pace fuller delivery on middle, eased to long on for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Mixes his length and bowls it on a length and wide of off. Sahibzada Farhan cuts it to deep point for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Shamar Joseph bowls it just over 140 clicks! Too full and around off, played back to the bowler.
Shamar Joseph is back on.
Gudakesh Motie to Sahibzada Farhan, Bowls into the surface, touch fuller and on middle, Sahibzada Farhan drills it down to long off for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, Flatter and on middle, played down to long on for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, ! Boundaries in back-to-back overs! Floats a bit and bowls it full and around off. Saim Ayub slog-sweeps it to square leg and it races to the fence.
Gudakesh Motie to Sahibzada Farhan, Flighted full and around off. Sahibzada Farhan sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, A single now as Saim Ayub hits it down to long off.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, 2 runs.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, A dot to end the over! Jason Holder serves it on the fuller side and around off, Sahibzada Farhan hits it back to the bowler.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Much fuller and on middle, drilled to long on for a single.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, A slower length delivery, shaping on middle, Sahibzada Farhan eases it to long on for a single.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, On a nagging length and outside off, cut to deep point for a single.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, ! Strong shot! A boundary after 8 deliveries. Short of a length and outside off. Saim Ayub stands tall and flat bats it to long off for a one-bounce four.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, Jason Holder is back on and bowls it full and dipping around off, Sahibzada Farhan bunts it to long on for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, The 6-meter length, around off. Saim Ayub looks to cut but bottom edges it to short fine leg. Good start by Motie.
Gudakesh Motie to Sahibzada Farhan, Tossed up on middle, nudged to square leg for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Sahibzada Farhan, Well bowled! Sahibzada Farhan skips down and Gudakesh Motie quickly drags his length back and bowls it outside off. Sahibzada Farhan drags and ends up playing it back to the bowler.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, Too full and around off, Saim Ayub clips it to long on for one. 50 up for Pakistan.
Gudakesh Motie to Sahibzada Farhan, Tossed up on middle, Sahibzada Farhan plays it to mid-wicket for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Saim Ayub, Gudakesh Motie starts with a fuller delivery on off, Saim Ayub clips it to long on for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Shamar Joseph bowls in the same channel but pushes his length further up a bit. Sahibzada Farhan misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, ! Sahibzada Farhan is dealing in sixes at the moment! Well played! Anticipates one down leg and Farhan hangs on the back foot, makes room and pulls it flat over square leg for a six.
Shamar Joseph to Saim Ayub, Hard length delivery, tight on the off pole. Saim Ayub chops it on the off side for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Angling on the pads, nudged to deep square leg for a single.Â
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Pakistan trying to take on Joseph! Good length delivery, around off. Sahibzada Farhan heaves it over mid-wicket, not off the middle and settles with a couple.
Shamar Joseph to Sahibzada Farhan, Did not time it at all! Seam-up fuller delivery on middle, Sahibzada Farhan tries to hit inside the line, lofts it with more height and drops it down the ground before the ropes for a couple.
Shamar Joseph to bowl now.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, This is full and on middle, drilled to long on for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, ! CHEEKY! Sahibzada Farhan pre-meditates and brings out the reverse sweep, this is touch outside the channel, fuller, Farhan hits it over backward point for four.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, In-angler, slightly short and on middle, Sahibzada Farhan makes room and plays it back to Hosein.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Bowls it on the pads. Saim Ayub tries to paddle it but mistimes it to short fine leg for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, This one skids on, length delivery, tight on off. Saim Ayub clears his front leg to whip but plays off the inner half to short fine leg.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, ! Saim Ayub gets his first boundary! Akeal Hosein keeps it simple, bowls it full and around off, Saim Ayub comes down the track and heaves it to long on for four.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, ! Second six for Farhan! Nicely uses his feet and gets to the pitch of the ball, this is slightly outside the line and it's hammered over mid-wicket for a six.
Roston Chase to Sahibzada Farhan, DOT AGAIN! Roston Chase bowls it very full and on middle, Sahibzada Farhan plays it back to the bowler.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Saim Ayub drives it just wide of Chase and to long off for a single.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Another dot! Angles it in, fuller and around off, Saim Ayub drives inside the line and back to Chase.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Pushes it on a length and just around off. Saim Ayub rocks back and punches but to cover.
Roston Chase to Saim Ayub, Roston Chase tosses it up on middle, Saim Ayub sweeps it in front of square leg for a brace.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Touch short and a bit quicker around off. Sahibzada Farhan slaps it straight to cover.Â
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, No run.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Tossed up on middle, Saim Ayub flicks it to the left of mid-wicket for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, SO CLOSE! Sahibzada Farhan again makes room. Hosein this time attacks the stumps. Farhan looks to cut but bottom edges and it rolls just past the leg peg for a single. Akeal Hosein can't believe it.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, ! BANG! First one of the night! Sahibzada Farhan makes room and Hosein follows him with a fuller delivery, Farhan slog-sweeps it high and over mid-wicket for a six.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Slightly short and turning in on off, Saim Ayub turns it to mid-wicket for a single.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Short of a length and outside off, Saim Ayub knocks it to deep cover and keeps the strike.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Width on offer again, outside off. Saim Ayub punches it square on the off side for a couple of runs.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Good shot for no run! Gives width outside off on a length. Saim Ayub punches it straight to point.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, A yorker length delivery on middle, Saim Ayub punches it back to Holder.
Jason Holder to Sahibzada Farhan, Quick single! Pushes it full and around off, angling in. Sahibzada Farhan turns it in front of mid on. Alick Athanaze attacks the ball but fails to pick up. A single.
Jason Holder to Saim Ayub, Jason Holder starts with a good length delivery on middle and leg. Saim Ayub nudges it to square leg for a single.
Jason Holder to share the attack.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Good start by Hosein! Floats it full and around off. Sahibzada Farhan pushes it to cover for no run.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Flatter delivery, slower and drifting on middle, Sahibzada Farhan punches it to Hosein.
Akeal Hosein to Saim Ayub, Saim Ayub is underway as he flicks this length ball to mid-wicket for a single.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Pushes it full and around off, Farhan drives it to long off for a single. Pakistan are underway.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Drifts in a length ball, around off, Farhan goes back and punches it to cover.
Akeal Hosein to Sahibzada Farhan, Starts with a fuller length delivery around off, Farhan leans and blocks it to cover.
All set for the final match. The Windies players are out in the middle. Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub to open for Pakistan. Spin to start, here is Akeal Hosein...
The skipper of West Indies, Shai Hope says batting first is always an advantage at this ground but they can't control the toss. Mentions they learned from the last game and it's a quick turnaround. Tells the bowlers have put their hands up in the last couple of matches, they want to be consistent today as well. Informs that they have made no changes.
Salman Agha, the skipper of Pakistan says they will bat first and try to put good total on the board, putting the Windies under pressure. Informs Shaheen Afridi is rested and Haris Rauf takes his place. Fakhar Zaman is injured and Khushdil Shah comes in place of him. Tells they want to bat well in the Powerplay and in the death.
West Indies (Playing XI) - Alick Athanaze, Jewel Andrew (WK), Shai Hope (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Keacy Carty, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Joseph, Akeal Hosein.
Pakistan (Playing XI) - Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (WK), Salman Agha (C), Hasan Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem.
TOSS - Pakistan have won the toss and will BAT.