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Pakistan currently holds a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against the West Indies after a composed 14-run win in the opener, raising the stakes for the second game, which is underway at Central Broward Regional Park, Lauderhill, Florida[1].[3]

The first T20I saw Pakistan bat first and post a competitive 178, with Saim Ayub leading the charge with a fluent half-century. West Indies started their chase briskly but stumbled in the latter stages, as the pitch slowed and Pakistan’s spinners maintained tight control[1]. This win gave Pakistan the early momentum after both teams entered the series low on confidence—Pakistan following a 1-2 T20I defeat to Bangladesh and West Indies on a six-match T20I losing streak, culminating in a 0-5 series loss to Australia[1].[2]

In the ongoing second T20I, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and opted to bat first. The playing XIs for Pakistan include Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (WK), Salman Ali Agha (C), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, and Sufiyan Muqeem. The West Indies side features Alick Athanaze, Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Shai Hope (C & WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Keacy Carty, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, and Shamar Joseph[3].

This series is a rare international fixture on U.S. soil, with all three T20Is scheduled in Lauderhill, Florida. The remaining matches are on August 3 and August 4. The West Indies made four squad changes due to injuries and workload management: Shamar Joseph, Keacy Carty, Alick Athanaze, and Johnson Charles have been added for Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Brandon King, and Shimron Hetmyer, who were either injured or rested post the Australian series[7].

The all-time T20I record heavily favors Pakistan, with 15 wins from 21 matches, versus just three for the West Indies (three ended with no result)[2]. Live streaming for the series is available in India via the FanCode app and website[2].

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