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Summary A record spell of bowling from Anisa Mohammed set up West Indies for win.
The Indies bagged eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in the low-scoring first one-day international (ODI).Off-spin bowler Anisa collected five wickets for five runs in 10 overs - the best figures by a West Indian bowler in a womens ODI - as Pakistan were dismissed for a modest 83 in 40.5 overs after they were sent in to bat at the Arnos Vale Multiplex.Deandra Dottin hit 36 not out and Stafanie Taylor gathered 24 not out, as West Indies successfully chased 83, grabbing victory with 183 balls remaining.The result meant that West Indies took a 1-0 lead in the four-match series, which continues tomorrow at the same venue.Tremayne Smartt set the Pakistanis back early when she had Javeria Khan caught behind off the second ball of the match for two.But West Indies were put on the defensive when Nain Abidi joined Mariam Hasan, adding 30 for the second wicket before Mohammed spun into action.The West Indies Women vice-captain had Hasan caught behind off her very first delivery in the 14th over, and trapped Abidi for the top score of 26, leaving the visitors 47 for three.This triggered a collapse and Pakistan were soon gasping for survival on 57 for eight after Mohammed removed Marima Iqbal, Nida Dar, and Batool Fatima - all for ducks - in quick succession.Anisa became the first West Indies Womens bowler to take five in a womens ODI since Cherry-Ann Singhs five for 36 against Ireland at Dorking 18 years ago and a month to the day.
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