The West Indies edged past Pakistan by 2 wickets in a nail-biting finish in the second T20I of the three-match series held in Florida, leveling the series at 1-1. The low-scoring thriller kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final ball.
Pakistan Bat First After Winning the Toss
Pakistan captain won the toss and opted to bat first in what appeared to be a batting-friendly surface. However, the innings got off to a rocky start as the top order collapsed early.
- Saim Ayub managed just 7 runs
- Sahibzada Farhan was dismissed for 3
- Mohammad Haris fell for only 4 runs
With Pakistan struggling at the top, the middle order tried to rebuild:
- Fakhar Zaman contributed 20 runs
- Agha Salman played a responsible knock of 38
- Hasan Nawaz added 40 important runs
Despite the efforts of the middle order, Pakistan could only post a modest total of 134 runs in their 20 overs.
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Jason Holder Leads with the Ball
Veteran all-rounder Jason Holder proved pivotal with the ball for the West Indies, using his experience and sharp tactics to break through Pakistan’s batting order with precision. He finished with impressive figures of 4 wickets, making crucial breakthroughs at key moments.
West Indies Chase Gets Off to a Shaky Start
Chasing 134, the West Indies innings faced pressure from Pakistan’s spinners, who bowled tight lines and made run-scoring difficult. Pakistan seemed to be in control during the middle overs as wickets fell at regular intervals.
- Pakistan used spin effectively to apply pressure
- Mohammad Nawaz took 3 important wickets
- Saim Ayub made a surprising impact with the ball, claiming 2 key wickets and adding valuable support to Pakistan’s spin attack.
- Sufiyan Muqeem also chipped in with 1 wicket
Fast Bowlers Struggle in the Death Overs
While spinners kept Pakistan in the contest, the fast bowlers faltered in the death overs. The West Indies faced a tense finish, needing 24 runs from the final two overs to chase down the target.
- Hasan Ali, bowling the 19th over, leaked 16 runs, shifting the momentum
- Shaheen Shah Afridi had to defend 8 runs in the final over
Despite his best efforts, Shaheen conceded a boundary on the last ball, allowing West Indies to seal a dramatic win with just 2 wickets remaining.
Gudakesh Motie Steers Windies to Victory
The unexpected hero for the West Indies was Gudakesh Motie, who held his nerve under pressure and scored a crucial 28 runs. His composure in the final overs turned the tide in favor of the hosts.
Series Level at 1-1
With this thrilling win, West Indies level the series 1-1, setting up a high-stakes third and final T20I as the series decider. Both teams will look to bring their best performance to claim the series.
Match Summary:
Pakistan posted 134/7 with notable contributions from Hasan Nawaz (40), Agha Salman (38), and Fakhar Zaman (20), while Jason Holder led the bowling attack for West Indies with 4 wickets.
In reply, West Indies chased down the target with 138/8, thanks to a crucial *28 by Gudakesh Motie**. For Pakistan, *Mohammad Nawaz* picked up 3 wickets, and Saim Ayub chipped in with 2.
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