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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.
- Mohammad Rizwan 1 (16)
- Abdullah Shafique 21 (34)
Gudakesh Motie to Mohammad Rizwan, Gives this one some air, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan fends it away nicely. Just one run off the over.
Gudakesh Motie to Mohammad Rizwan, Slows it up, full and around off, Mohammad Rizwan goes down to sweep it but has to drag it. He ends up getting a bottom edge on the bounce to the keeper.
Gudakesh Motie to Abdullah Shafique, Flatter, full and on the pads, Abdullah Shafique clips it through square leg for a single. 50 up for Pakistan!
Gudakesh Motie to Abdullah Shafique, Flighted, full and on off, Abdullah Shafique taps it towards covers and wants the run but sent back.
Gudakesh Motie to Abdullah Shafique, Tossed up, full and on off, Abdullah Shafique defends it on the front foot.
West Indies has introduced spin in the 14th over. Some might say they could have brought Gudakesh Motie in earlier with the slowness in the surface.
Gudakesh Motie to Abdullah Shafique, Floated, full and on middle, Abdullah Shafique prods forward and blocks it out.
- Mohammad Rizwan 1 (14)
- Abdullah Shafique 20 (30)
Jediah Blades to Mohammad Rizwan, Short and outside off, angles away again, Mohammad Rizwan misses out on his cut shot. Rizwan is struggling to find his timing here.
Jediah Blades to Mohammad Rizwan, On a length and on off, Mohammad Rizwan pats it towards short covers.
Jediah Blades to Mohammad Rizwan, Hard length and outside off, keeps a bit low, Mohammad Rizwan once again tries to cut but chops it down off the bottom edge back towards the keeper.
Jediah Blades to Mohammad Rizwan, Hits the length hard and on off, angling away, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone.
Jediah Blades to Mohammad Rizwan, Good length but way, way outside off, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone. Wided.
Jediah Blades to Mohammad Rizwan, Back of a length and around off, Mohammad Rizwan connects with his cut nicely this time, but Roston Chase makes an excellent stop diving to his right at point.
Jediah Blades to Mohammad Rizwan, Short of a length and outside off, Mohammad Rizwan tries to cut but bunts it out towards point.
- Mohammad Rizwan 1 (8)
- Abdullah Shafique 20 (30)
Shamar Joseph to Mohammad Rizwan, Short of a length and on leg, Mohammad Rizwan clips it through square leg for one.
Shamar Joseph to Mohammad Rizwan, Good length and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan tucks it to short mid-wicket.
Shamar Joseph to Mohammad Rizwan, Back of a length and on off, Mohammad Rizwan stabs it out towards short covers.
Shamar Joseph to Abdullah Shafique, Hard length and on leg, Abdullah Shafique nudges it through square leg for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Abdullah Shafique, On a length and around off, Abdullah Shafique pushes it to covers.
Shamar Joseph to Abdullah Shafique, FOUR! Classy! Fuller one and on middle, Abdullah Shafique presents the full face of the bat and plays the straight drive to perfection past the bowler and to the long on fence for a boundary. He has played a few eye-catching drives already in this game.
- Mohammad Rizwan 0 (5)
- Abdullah Shafique 15 (27)
Jayden Seales to Mohammad Rizwan, Excellent bowling! Hits the length hard and on middle,holds its line, Mohammad Rizwan gets squared up as the ball goes past the outside edge but on the bounce to the keeper.
Jayden Seales to Mohammad Rizwan, Good length and on off, Mohammad Rizwan steers it towards point.
Jayden Seales to Mohammad Rizwan, BEAUTY! Goes a bit fuller and on the sixth stump line, gets it to shape away, Mohammad Rizwan prods forward to push at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Jayden Seales to Mohammad Rizwan, Short of a length and on middle, takes off a bit, Mohammad Rizwan climbs onto it well and pats it down the leg side.
Jayden Seales to Abdullah Shafique, On a length and around off, Abdullah Shafique guides it through backward point for a single.
Jayden Seales to Abdullah Shafique, Back of a length and on the pads, Abdullah Shafique nudges it towards deep square leg for a brace.
Powerplay 2! Now four fielders are allowed outside the inner ring till the 40th over. West Indies has finished the first PP on a high and will look to build on that now.
- Mohammad Rizwan 0 (1)
- Abdullah Shafique 12 (25)
Shamar Joseph to Mohammad Rizwan, On a length and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan clips it to square leg.
Shamar Joseph to Abdullah Shafique, Full again and on off, Abdullah Shafique pushes it towards extra covers for a single.
Shamar Joseph to Abdullah Shafique, Pitched up and on middle, angling in, Abdullah Shafique knocks it towards mid on.
Shamar Joseph to Abdullah Shafique, Hard length and on off, nips back in, Abdullah Shafique looks to play it from the crease but gets an inside edge onto his pads. A slight shout for LBW, but turned down.
Shamar Joseph to Abdullah Shafique, Goes fuller but down the leg side, Abdullah Shafique steps across but misses his flick. Wided.
Shamar Joseph to Abdullah Shafique, Back of a length and on off, Abdullah Shafique dabs it to point.
Shamar Joseph to Abdullah Shafique, Fuller and on middle, Abdullah Shafique looks to block but gets an inside edge towards square leg.
Mohammad Rizwan comes out to the middle now.
- Babar Azam 0 (3)
- Abdullah Shafique 11 (20)
Jayden Seales to Babar Azam, OUT! BOWLED'EM! No one can catch Jayden Seales, he is running wildly in celebration. He has turned this game around with a double-wicket maiden here. A massive wicket for West Indies as they see the back of Babar Azam, who goes without troubling the scorers. Coming to the delivery, this is full again and on middle, angling in sharply. Babar is a bit late to get his bat down and plays down the wrong line as well. The ball deflects off the pads and rattles the stumps. Babar cannot believe it but has to walk back for a duck. Pakistan two down now!
Jayden Seales to Babar Azam, Pitched up and on middle, Babar Azam blocks it out.
Jayden Seales to Babar Azam, On a length and on off, Babar Azam pushes it to covers.
Babar Azam walks out to bat at number 3.
Jayden Seales to Saim Ayub, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Jayden Seales gets Saim Ayub for the second time in the series. He persisted with the line just outside off, and lands this short of length, moving away too. Ayub stays in his crease and looks to push at it away from his body and without any footwork. Gets a thick outside edge that goes straight to the widish first slip where Justin Greaves takes a sharp catch. West Indies finally get their first breakthrough. Pakistan are 37/1!
Jayden Seales to Saim Ayub, Touch fuller and on off, angling away, Saim Ayub gets across but leaves it alone.
Jayden Seales to Saim Ayub, Back of a length and on middle, Saim Ayub stays back and keeps it out to the leg side.
- Abdullah Shafique 11 (20)
- Saim Ayub 23 (28)
Shamar Joseph to Abdullah Shafique, On a length and on off, Abdullah Shafique pushes it towards short covers.
Shamar Joseph to Abdullah Shafique, Full and on middle, angling in, Abdullah Shafique works it toward wide of mid on.
Shamar Joseph to Abdullah Shafique, Much better! Good length and on middle, straightens a bit, Abdullah Shafique blocks it out on the pitch.
Shamar Joseph to Abdullah Shafique, FOUR! Nice shot! Pitches it up and around off, Abdullah Shafique gets half forward, but with good hand-eye coordination drives it sweetly through covers for a boundary.
Shamar Joseph to Abdullah Shafique, Back of a length and in that channel outside off, Abdullah Shafique leaves it alone.
Shamar Joseph to Abdullah Shafique, Fuller in length and on middle, holds its line, Abdullah Shafique knocks it back towards the bowler.
First change. Shamar Joseph replaces Jediah Blades.
- Saim Ayub 23 (28)
- Abdullah Shafique 7 (14)
Jayden Seales to Saim Ayub, Sees the batter advance and bangs this into the pitch on off, Saim Ayub comes down the track but offers no shot at it.
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
