In a fiercely contested, rain-disrupted second ODI at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago, the West Indies pulled off a five-wicket win over Pakistan—levelling the three-match series at
Rain interruptions forced a Duckworth‑Lewis‑Stern (DLS) revision, setting West Indies a target of 181 in 35 overs, compared to Pakistan’s 171 for 7 in 37 overs after their innings was truncated.
Despite early setbacks, including two quick wickets, Roston Chase (49 off 47 balls)* and Justin Greaves (26 off 31 balls) steadied the innings. Together, they constructed an unbroken 77-run partnership for the sixth wicket, crossing the finish line with 10 balls to spare
On the bowling front, Jayden Seales was the standout performer with 3–23 in 7 overs, while Chase also chipped in with a wicket
Pakistan’s innings featured resilient cameos from Hasan Nawaz (36)* and Hussain Talat (31), but middle-order stagnation following those knocks ultimately hurt their scoring momentum.
After the match, Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan voiced concerns about the performance of his part-time bowlers, acknowledging that selecting the fifth bowling option remains a challenge heading into the decider.
The series decider is set for Tuesday at the same venue, promising a high-stakes conclusion to this back-and-forth showdown.
In summary, despite rain and early batting hiccups, West Indies’ composure under pressure and strong mid‑innings recovery earned them a crucial win—and a level playing field heading into the final match.
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