1st Women T-20: Pakistan to face West Indies today

KARACHI (92 News) – The first T-20 of three match series between Pakistan women and West Indies Women is being played in Karachi on Thursday.

West Indies Women Arrive in Pakistan for T20 Series

A day earlier, in a major step towards ensuring the return of international cricket in Pakistan, the West Indies women’s cricket team arrived in Karachi for three Twenty20 Internationals starting January 31.

The West Indies women’s team, who last played in Pakistan in 2004, will be captained by Merissa Aguilleira and are excited about the tour.

“I’m pleased we can bring back cricket to Pakistan,” experienced Aguilleira said. “Because it’s really important. If we find ourselves in this position, I believe one of the teams would step up and try to help us.”

The West Indian team has been preparing for the Pakistan series in Dubai and will have a quick turnaround after they land in the city before the first match on Thursday.

Aguilleira’s side though is not unduly worried about the conditions they will face. “We have a motto, two words our coach has given us: adapt and overcome. That is what we are trying to do,” said the captain.

“It is really difficult adapting in such quick time, but we are professional cricketers and we are willing and raring to go. We are excited for this tour.”

The three matches have now become more important for both sides, as they have been drawn in the same half of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia.

The West Indies, champions in 2016, are keen to use this as a chance to get to know what they might be up against. “It’s important to take [all] information we can away from Pakistan because they’re a growing team and developing very well,” Aguilleira said.

The opening game on January 31 will be followed by matches on February 1 and 3.

Pakistan-West Indies women T20I series trophy unveiled

The Pakistan-West Indies women T20 International trophy was unveiled at Sea Vie Beach. On their arrival, the visitors were accorded a rousing welcome by the PCB officials.

The West Indies are in Pakistan for three Women’s Twenty20 Internationals starting on Thursday, marking the first visit by their team to the country in 15 years, reported the ICC.

The opening game will be followed by matches on February 1 and 3. Both teams will also play a three-match series in Dubai from February 7 to 11.

Excitement is high in the squad led by stand-in captain Merissa Aguilleira, with the players keen to do their bit to bring cricket back to Pakistan.

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