West Indies defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in the second One Day International (ODI) at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy.
The match was affected by rain several times, but the home team kept their nerves and levelled the three-match series 1-1. The winner of the series will be decided in the last match.
Match Summary
Pakistan batted first and made 171 runs for 7 wickets in 37 overs after the match was shortened by repeated rain delays. Under the DLS method, West Indies were set a target of 181 runs in 35 overs.
For Pakistan, the start was steady, and their spinners bowled well in the middle overs. However, part-time bowlers Saim Ayub and Salman Agha gave away runs, which helped West Indies. For Pakistan, Jayden Seales was the best bowler, taking 3 wickets for 23 runs in 7 overs.
West Indies’ Chase
Chasing the target was not easy. The pitch was tricky, and West Indies lost both openers early. At one point, they were under pressure, but Sherfane Rutherford played a quick and important innings of 45 runs from 33 balls. His aggressive hitting changed the momentum.
The star of the day was Roston Chase, who remained not out on 49 from 47 balls. He hit two sixes and ended the match by scoring the winning boundary. Chase received good support from Justin Greaves, who made an unbeaten 26 runs and hit one six.
West Indies reached the target in 33.2 overs, finishing at 184/5, with 10 balls still left.
Captains’ Reactions
- West Indies captain Shai Hope praised his team for adapting well to the tough pitch conditions. He highlighted the performance of Chase and Rutherford.
- Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan captain) admitted that his team could have scored around 200 runs but found batting difficult on this pitch. He also said that rain interruptions made things harder.
Match Highlights
- Pakistan’s total: 171/7 in 37 overs
- West Indies’ target: 181 in 35 overs (DLS)
- West Indies’ score: 184/5 in 33.2 overs
- Top scorers: Roston Chase 49* (WI), Sherfane Rutherford 45 (WI)
- Best bowling: Jayden Seales 3/23 (PAK)
- Series: 1-1, Final ODI on August 12, 2025, at 1:30 PM GMT
West Indies now have the momentum going into the final match. Both teams will fight for the series win on Wednesday, and cricket fans can expect another exciting contest.