Sports Desk | 12 mins ago — West Indies defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in the second ODI at the Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad, to level the three-match series 1-1. The rain-affected match, reduced to 37 overs per side, saw Pakistan post 171/7. Under the DLS method, West Indies were given a target of 181 in 35 overs, which they chased down in 33.2 overs.
Roston Chase was the star of the match, scoring an unbeaten 49 runs and taking one wicket, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Pakistan Struggle to Build Partnerships
Pakistan’s innings lacked a substantial knock, with Hasan Nawaz top-scoring with an unbeaten 36 and Hussain Talat contributing a brisk 31 off 32 balls. The opening pair, Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique, added 37 runs before Ayub (23) fell. Captain Babar Azam departed without scoring.
For West Indies, Jayden Seales was outstanding with the ball, taking 3 wickets for just 23 runs in 7 overs. Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, and Jediah Blades claimed a wicket each.
Chase Guides West Indies After Slow Start
Chasing 181, West Indies had a shaky start, losing both openers—Brandon King (1) and Evin Lewis (7)—within four overs. The team managed only 22 runs in the first 7 overs. However, captain Shai Hope (32 off 35) and Sherfane Rutherford (45 off 33) steadied the innings.
Chase then took control, adding an unbeaten 77-run stand with Justin Greaves (33*) to seal the victory. The series decider will be played on 12 August at the same venue.
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