West Indies Levels Series With 5-Wicket Win Over Pakistan
At the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, the skies may have opened up, but so did the spirit of the West Indies. In a rain-hit second ODI that tested patience, strategy, and resilience, the Windies clawed their way back to level the series 1-1 with a thrilling five-wicket win over Pakistan.
The match began with uncertainty. Rain delays forced a revised target of 181 runs in 35 overs under the DLS method. Pakistan, sent in to bat, struggled to find rhythm. Their innings ended at 171/7, with Hasan Nawaz’s late fireworks—an unbeaten 36 off 30 balls—offering a glimmer of hope. But the rest of the batting lineup, including skipper Mohammad Rizwan, failed to accelerate. Jayden Seales led the Windies attack with a fiery 3/23, setting the tone for what was to come.
When West Indies began their chase, it wasn’t smooth sailing. From 101/3, they slipped to 111/5. The pressure was mounting. Sherfane Rutherford had played a blistering cameo—45 off 33 balls with three sixes and four boundaries—but his dismissal left fans holding their breath.
Then came the calm in the storm: Roston Chase and Justin Greaves. With poise and precision, they stitched together a 77-run unbeaten partnership. Chase’s 49* off 47 balls wasn’t just a score—it was a statement. He struck two sixes and sealed the win with a boundary that sent the stadium roaring. Greaves, steady with 26*, played the perfect supporting role.
This wasn’t just a win. It was a comeback. A reminder that the West Indies, often underestimated, still carry the fire of legends past. With the series now tied, all eyes turn to the final ODI—a winner-takes-all clash that promises more drama, more heart, and perhaps, another chapter in Caribbean cricket’s resurgence.
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