Pakistan ease to win over Windies
Dubai: Babar Azam struck a half century and spinner Imad Wasim grabbed five wickets in Pakistan’s ninewicket win against the West Indies in the first T20 on Friday. Azam was unbeaten on 55 from 37 balls as Pakistan chased 116-1 in 14.2 overs. Wasim’s 5-14 helped get the T20 world champions out for 115, with only Dwayne Bravo (55) and No. 10 Jerome Taylor (21) reaching double-figures. “We’re using Imad Wasim as a strike bowler and he has done well so far,” said Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed, who won the toss and opted to field first. “We have focused a lot on fielding and positive body language, and I am happy that the players have responded well.” Ahmed was made T20 captain after Pakistan’s unimpressive performance in the World T20 in India earlier this year and had started off well, beating England in his first match as captain earlier this month. — AP Brief scores: West Indies 115 in 19.5 overs (D. Bravo 55, Imad Wasim 5/14, Sohail Tanvir 2/16) lost to Pakistan 116/1 in 14.2 overs (Khalid Latif 34*, Babar Azam 55*).