Sufyan Muqeem’s Match-Winning Spells Guide Pakistan to T20I Series Victory Over West Indies | Full Report
Sufyan Muqeem was Pakistan’s unsung hero in the T20I series against West Indies, delivering economical spells and crucial wickets. Read his full performance analysis, stats, and impact in Pakistan’s 2-1 series win.
Sufyan Muqeem’s Full Performance Report in the T20I Series Against West Indies
Pakistan’s 2-1 T20I series victory over West Indies was built on the back of disciplined spin bowling, with Sufyan Muqeem emerging as a silent match-winner. The left-arm wrist-spinner stifled the West Indies batters in the middle overs, playing a pivotal role in Pakistan’s success. Below is a detailed breakdown of his performances across the three matches.
1. 1st T20I: Muqeem’s Economical Spell Sets the Tone
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Bowling Figures: 4-0-20-1
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Key Moment: Dismissed Jason Holder with a sharp flipper, breaking a dangerous partnership .
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Impact: Alongside Mohammad Nawaz (3/23), Muqeem choked West Indies in the middle overs, restricting them to 164/7 in pursuit of 179 .
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Economy Rate: 5.00 – the best among Pakistan’s bowlers in the match.
2. 2nd T20I: Tight Bowling Despite West Indies’ Last-Ball Win
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Bowling Figures: 4-0-19-1
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Key Moment: Removed Sherfane Rutherford, who was looking dangerous 10.
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Impact: Despite West Indies’ thrilling last-ball win, Muqeem maintained pressure, conceding just 4.75 runs per over .
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Dream11 Points: 31 (for his wicket and economy) 9.
3. 3rd T20I: Match-Defining Spell in Series Decider
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Bowling Figures: 4-0-20-1
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Key Moment: Cleaned up Jason Holder with a brilliant flipper, derailing West Indies’ chase .
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Impact: His spell in the middle overs (overs 7-15) ensured West Indies fell short by 13 runs despite Rutherford’s fifty .
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Player of the Series Contender: While Mohammad Nawaz won the award, Muqeem’s consistency was crucial 13.
Statistical Breakdown of Muqeem’s Series Performance
| Match | Overs | Runs Conceded | Wickets | Economy | Key Dismissals |
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| 1st T20I | 4 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 | Jason Holder |
| 2nd T20I | 4 | 19 | 1 | 4.75 | Sherfane Rutherford |
| 3rd T20I | 4 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 | Jason Holder |
| Total | 12 | 59 | 3 | 4.91 |
Key Takeaways from Muqeem’s Performance:
✅ Economical Bowling: Never conceded more than 5.00 RPO in any match.
✅ Crucial Wickets: Dismissed power-hitters Holder (twice) and Rutherford.
✅ Middle-Over Control: Forced West Indies to play conservatively, building pressure.
✅ Versatility: Used flippers, googlies, and sliders effectively on slow Florida pitches.
Why Muqeem Was Pakistan’s X-Factor
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Silent Match-Winner: While Farhan (74 in 3rd T20I) and Ayub (57 in 1st T20I) grabbed headlines, Muqeem’s 4.91 economy rate was series-defining 212.
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Better Than Nawaz in Economy: Nawaz took more wickets, but Muqeem was harder to score off 10.
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Captain’s Trust: Salman Agha called him a "big asset" post-series, highlighting his role in Pakistan’s spin dominance .
What’s Next for Sufyan Muqeem?
With the Asia Cup 2025 and T20 World Cup 2026 approaching, Muqeem has cemented his place as Pakistan’s premier wrist-spinner. His ability to bowl in powerplays and middle overs makes him a vital weapon in T20 cricket.
Final Verdict:
Sufyan Muqeem may not have won the Player of the Series award, but his control, wicket-taking ability, and pressure-building spells were instrumental in Pakistan’s series win. His rise signals a bright future for Pakistan’s spin attack.
