Javeria guides Pakistan to six wicket win over West Indies

Pakistan Women won the toss and chose to field first.

WI Women posted 222/9 in their 50 overs. Merissa Aguillera was the stand out batswoman for her team as she made an unbeaten 67 runs from 83 balls with the help of five boundaries.

Britney Cooper made 37 runs whereas skipper Stafanie Taylor made 27 runs for their side.

Sania Khan, Anam Amin, Bismah Maroof and Nida Dar all took two wickets for Pakistan while Sana Mir dismissed one batswoman as well.

Pakistan Women, chasing 223 to win, made 225 /4 in 48.1 overs. Javeria Khan made 90 runs from 131 balls which included seven boundaries. Nain Abidi made 31 runs from 37 balls.

Marina Iqbal made 23 runs from 37 balls whereas Nida Dar and Sana Mir made 19 and 14 runs respectively.

Pictures of 1st ODI courtesy @westindies #WIWvPKW #BackOurGirls pic.twitter.com/4PviTJx6M4

— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) October 17, 2015

Javeria Khan was named the Player of the Match for her match-winning knock. The green shirts lead the five match series 1-0.

Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik congratulated the women’s team over the win whereas several members of the team also tweeted on the team’s victory as well.

Congrats to the Pakistan Women’s team for winning the opening match of the series, well done to the team and @ImJaveria for a gem of a knock — Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik) October 17, 2015

I am so proud of my girls today . We have got an amazing team and amazing coach, support staff.Tough games ahead https://t.co/fZUokjbJUa

— Sana Mir – Official (@mir_sana05) October 17, 2015

Welldone Team Pakistan.. It was a great team effort! Together we will always win!! Welldone @ImJaveria you rock big time buddy!

— Syeda Nain Abidi (@SyedaNain18) October 17, 2015

Welldone girls ✌ 1 up in de series Incredible innings by @ImJaveria And a very good support by @SyedaNain18 keep going#BackOurGirls — Bismah Maroof (@maroof_bismah) October 17, 2015