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- WI vs PAK Highlights, 2nd ODI: West Indies level series with a 5-wicket victory over Pakistan
WI vs PAK Highlights, 2nd ODI: West Indies level series with a 5-wicket victory over Pakistan
In the first match, West Indies’ top order showed promise, with four of the top six reaching double figures, but none managing to push on for a big score. As a result, they posted a below-par total despite Gudakesh Motie’s late fireworks. Pakistan chased the target with relative ease, sealing the win with seven balls to spare. Hope has emphasized the importance of handling spin better in the middle overs—an area where Pakistan’s attack, featuring Mohammad Nawaz and Abrar Ahmed, can be particularly dangerous.
Pakistan, under Mohammad Rizwan’s leadership today, were actually hoping to bat first. Rizwan expressed delight over Nawaz’s consistent contributions in recent years and acknowledged the collective effort across the squad. They have made three changes from the first game, a move designed to keep the side fresh and adaptable.
The pitch conditions in Karachi have historically offered some early help to seamers, and with Shaheen Afridi leading Pakistan’s pace attack alongside Hasan Ali, the hosts will aim to strike early. Spin will also be a factor, especially with rain and humidity potentially aiding turn later in the day.
For West Indies, the key will be balancing aggression with discipline. Brandon King and Evin Lewis will look to provide a solid platform, while the middle order—Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford, and Roston Chase—must ensure they don’t lose momentum against spin. In the bowling department, Shamar Joseph’s pace and Motie’s variations will be crucial if they are to restrict Pakistan’s in-form batting lineup.
With rain looming, the match could be shortened, making adaptability and power-hitting even more decisive. Pakistan will be confident given their recent form, but West Indies’ motivation to level the series sets the stage for a contest where early breakthroughs, smart batting, and tactical awareness could make all the difference.
Shamar Joseph to Salman Agha, Short of a length and on off, Salman Agha dabs it down towards short third.
- Hasan Nawaz 0 (2)
- Salman Agha 9 (16)
Roston Chase to Hasan Nawaz, Short and on middle, Hasan Nawaz clips it to square leg.
Roston Chase to Hasan Nawaz, Floated, full and on off, Hasan Nawaz blocks it out.
Hasan Nawaz comes out to the middle now.
Roston Chase to Hussain Talat, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Roston Chase has the last laugh here! He bowls this flatter, shortish and around off. Hussain Talat moves back to cut it away, but the ball is too close to his body and keeps a bit low as well. He gets an underedge behind where Shai Hope takes a sharp low catch. Talat departs after a well-made 31 off 32, and Pakistan lose half their side now.
Roston Chase to Salman Agha, Flighted, full and on off, Salman Agha goes down across and swipes it to deep square leg for a run.
Roston Chase to Hussain Talat, Short and on middle, Hussain Talat flicks it off the back foot through square leg for a single.
Roston Chase to Hussain Talat, FOUR! Up and over! Tossed up, full and on off, Hussain Talat goes inside out and lofts it beautifully over extra covers for a boundary. Executed to perfection.
- Hussain Talat 26 (29)
- Salman Agha 8 (15)
Shamar Joseph to Hussain Talat, Hard length and on middle, jags back in, Hussain Talat stays back to play but gets a bottom edge just past the stumps to the leg side. The batters steal a run.
Shamar Joseph to Salman Agha, Short again and outside off, Salman Agha this times gets it past point for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Salman Agha, Hits the length hard and on off, shapes away, Salman Agha opens the bat face and guides it to point.
Shamar Joseph to Salman Agha, Short of a length and around off, Salman Agha steers it away but fails to beat short third.
Shamar Joseph to Salman Agha, Back of a length and on off, Salman Agha stays back and blocks it out.
Shamar Joseph to Salman Agha, Good length and on middle, nips back in, Salman Agha tries to block it from the crease but gets an inside edge towards deep square leg for a brace.
- Hussain Talat 25 (28)
- Salman Agha 5 (10)
Roston Chase to Hussain Talat, Flighted, full and on off, Hussain Talat drives it to the right of the bowler. Roston Chase dives to his right to make a half-stop but does enough to save the run.
Roston Chase to Hussain Talat, Pushed through quicker, shortish and on middle, Hussain Talat pats it to the left of the bowler.
Roston Chase to Salman Agha, Another short delivery, on off, Salman Agha waits for it and pats it to short third again for one.
Roston Chase to Hussain Talat, Dragged back around off, Hussain Talat guides it to point for another run.
Roston Chase to Salman Agha, Flatter, short and on off, Salman Agha dabs it down to short third for a run.
Roston Chase to Hussain Talat, Floated, short and on middle, Hussain Talat nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.
- Hussain Talat 23 (24)
- Salman Agha 3 (8)
Shamar Joseph to Hussain Talat, Fuller and on middle, shaping in, Hussain Talat works it off the inner half of the bat through square leg for one. 100 up for Pakistan!
STAT ALERT - Since the CWC 2023, West Indies have won 8 games out of 11 chasing, while they have only won once while batting first. So, they are doing what they like and are bowling well, too. They will feel a lot confident about keeping the series alive here.
Shamar Joseph to Hussain Talat, Short of a length and on off, Hussain Talat keeps it out to the off side.
Shamar Joseph to Hussain Talat, Pitched up and on off, shapes in a bit, Hussain Talat leaves it alone.
Shamar Joseph to Salman Agha, On a length and on off, Salman Agha runs it down to third man for a run.
Shamar Joseph to Hussain Talat, Full again and on middle, Hussain Talat tries to work it away but gets a leading edge along the ground through point for a single.
Actually it is not spin from both ends. Shamar Joseph (3-0-12-0) is back on.
Shamar Joseph to Hussain Talat, EDGED AND FOUR! Fuller one and on off, angling away, Hussain Talat goes for the big drive on the up but gets an outside edge that flies through the first slip region and to the third man fence for a boundary. There is a fourth slip but no first slip. Hands on heads for the Windies.
- Salman Agha 2 (7)
- Hussain Talat 17 (19)
Roston Chase to Salman Agha, Slows it up, full and on fof, Salman Agha turns it to the leg side.
Roston Chase to Hussain Talat, Flatter, full and on off, Hussain Talat pushes it towards covers for another run.
The dark clouds have disappeared for the moment which is a good sign.
Roston Chase to Hussain Talat, Drags his length back, on off, Hussain Talat steers it to short third and wants the run but is sent back.
Roston Chase to Salman Agha, Flighted, full and on off, Salman Agha goes down across and scoops it towards fine leg for a run.
Roston Chase to Salman Agha, Tossed up, full and on middle, Salman Agha strides out and knocks it back to the bowler.
Roston Chase to Hussain Talat, Goes short and on leg, Hussain Talat moves back and flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
Spin from both end as Roston Chase comes into the attack now.
- Salman Agha 1 (4)
- Hussain Talat 15 (16)
Gudakesh Motie to Salman Agha, Flatter, short and on off, turns away again, Salman Agha stays back and keeps it out.
Gudakesh Motie to Salman Agha, Looped up, full and on off, turns away, Salman Agha looks to drive but gets a bottom edge back towards the bowler.
Gudakesh Motie to Salman Agha, Tossed up, full and on off, Salman Agha drives it to short covers.
Gudakesh Motie to Hussain Talat, Short again and on middle, Hussain Talat nudges it to mid-wicket for a run.
Gudakesh Motie to Salman Agha, Short and on off, Salman Agha guides it to point for a single.
Salman Agha comes out to the middle now.
Gudakesh Motie to Mohammad Rizwan, OUT! LBW! Gudakesh Motie strikes! He gets a huge wicket here and the Windies will feel they are on top here now. Tossed up, full and on middle and leg, turns away a shy bit. Mohammad Rizwan goes down to sweep it away, but makes a meal of it and misses. The ball turns past his bat and hits him on the pads. There is a big shout for LBW, and after taking his time, the umpire raises his finger. However, Rizwan takes the review here. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking comes up with two reds and wickets umpire's call as the ball is just hitting the top of off. Rizwan is not happy, but nothing can be done now. Pakistan keep the review but lose their skipper, who goes back for a struggling 16 off 38, and never looked like going.
- Hussain Talat 14 (15)
- Mohammad Rizwan 16 (37)
Justin Greaves to Hussain Talat, FOUR! 10 runs off the overs - the biggest so far! Back of a length and outside off, Hussain Talat accepts the width on offer and smashes it through point. The deep point fielder is not that far away but the ball just zips past him for four runs.
Justin Greaves to Hussain Talat, Full again and on off, Hussain Talat pushes it towards short covers.
Justin Greaves to Hussain Talat, Pitched up and well outside off, angling away, Hussain Talat goes chasing after it but misses. Wided again.
Justin Greaves to Hussain Talat, FOUR! Lovely shot! Goes fuller and just around off, Hussain Talat reaches out with nice extension of his arms and smacks it through extra covers for a bounndary.
Justin Greaves to Hussain Talat, Short of a length and on off, Hussain Talat dabs it to point.
Dark clouds are hovering above the ground again. It looks like it could pour down any minute here.
Justin Greaves to Hussain Talat, Pitches it up and on off, Hussain Talat strides out and drives it to point.
For Pakistan, Mohammad Rizwan admitted they were looking to bat first and expressed satisfaction at Mohammad Nawaz’s progress over the last two years. Pakistan have made three changes, bringing fresh energy to their lineup. With rain looming and the pitch offering assistance to bowlers, conditions could play a crucial role. The hosts will rely on their balanced side featuring both spin threats and pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi, while the visitors aim to counter spin in the middle overs and improve their batting execution. Both teams will be aware of the potential for a rain-curtailed game, making early momentum and tactical adaptability even more vital.
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Venue
Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba
