The West Indies Women ‘A’ Team fell just short of victory on Tuesday in the opening match of their tour of Pakistan.
West Indies were bowled out for 166 in 45.2 overs, replying to the Pakistanis’ 174 all out off 49.3 overs in the match contested at the Ghani Glass Ground.
Shabika Gajnabi led the way with 29, captain Rashada Williams made 27, and opener Shunelle Sawh got 22. They were looking comfortable on 100 for 2 in the 24th over, but five wickets fell for 24 runs in the span of 67 balls.
Earlier in the match, fast bowler Cherry-Ann Fraser was the most successful bowler for West Indies, taking 3 for 38 from 6.3 overs, and off-spinner Zaida James supported with 2 for 29 from her allotted 10 overs, after the West Indies chose to field.
Pakistan Women ‘A’ won by 8 runs. The teams will meet again on Thursday for Game 2 at the same venue, starting at midnight Eastern Caribbean Time.