Pooran leads West Indies to 207-3 in final T20I after COVID scare
KARACHI, Pakistan (AFP) — West Indies skipper Nicholas Pooran struck a rapid-fire half century to lead his team to 207-3 in the final Twenty20 international against Pakistan in Karachi on Thursday.
Pooran hit a career-best 37-ball 64 with six sixes and two boundaries after the West Indies won the toss and opted to bat at National Stadium.
The match was given the go-ahead after some uncertainty after five members — including three players — of the West Indies squad tested positive on Thursday.
That took the squad’s tally to nine positive cases — including six cricketers — after three players and a staff member tested positive on Saturday.
Pooran added 93 for the third wicket with Darren Bravo, who scored an unbeaten 27-ball 34.
Shamarh Brooks (49) and Brandon King (43) also played brisk knocks.
Pakistan lead the three-match series 2-0 winning the first two matches — also played in Karachi.
