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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.
Shaheen Afridi to Keacy Carty, Excellent from Afridi! Lands it around off and makes it to nip away. Keacy Carty is drawn to defend across but is beaten.
Shaheen Afridi to Keacy Carty, Shaheen Afridi targets the stumps, on middle, Keacy Carty solidly blocks.
Shaheen Afridi to Keacy Carty, Touch fuller and on middle and leg. Keacy Carty tucks it to mid-wicket.
Shaheen Afridi to Evin Lewis, Shapes away a length ball from around off. Evin Lewis is squared up as he plays it to third man for a single.
- Keacy Carty 0 (2)
- Evin Lewis 6 (4)
Hasan Ali to Keacy Carty, Ali brings the line back towards the body! On a length and on off, blocked out.
Hasan Ali to Keacy Carty, Short and well outside off. Keacy Carty lets it go.
Keacy Carty comes in next.
Hasan Ali to Brandon King, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Half-intended shot! A good length delivery, outside off, swings away a bit. King plays a half-hearted push and edges it to the keeper, Mohammad Rizwan who takes it well. Just the start Pakistan were looking for.
Hasan Ali to Brandon King, FOUR LEG BYES! Slightly short and on the hips, not much movement. King misses his flick and it rolls to fine leg off the pads for four runs.
Hasan Ali to Evin Lewis, Bowls it straight on the pads. Evin Lewis flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
Hasan Ali to Evin Lewis, Starts with a good length delivery on middle, Evin Lewis tucks it to mid-wicket.
Hasan Ali to share the attack.
- Brandon King 1 (4)
- Evin Lewis 5 (2)
Shaheen Afridi to Brandon King, That looks plumb but King has taken it upstairs. Oh, could be swinging down. King takes a leg guard and tries to flick this full ball, coming in with some swing but misses and gets hit on the pads. No bat involved. Ball Tracking shows it is pitching outside the line. NOT OUT! Decision reversed.
Shaheen Afridi to Brandon King, A good length delivery around off. King hangs back and blocks it out.
Shaheen Afridi to Brandon King, Outside off, slanting across. King shoulders arms to it.
Shaheen Afridi to Evin Lewis, Short in length and on middle and off. Evin Lewis pulls it to deep square leg where the fielder picks up on a bounce. A single.
Shaheen Afridi to Evin Lewis, FOUR! Off the mark in style. Overpitched to the left-hander, this is outside off. Evin Lewis drives it through covers and it races away.
Shaheen Afridi to Brandon King, Shaheen Afridi starts with a length ball, shaping on the pads. King flicks it behind square leg for a single.
West Indies have a revised DLS target. They need 181 RUNS TO WIN IN 35 OVERS. Back for the chase. Evin Lewis and Brandon King to open for West Indies. Shaheen Afridi to steam in first.
...THE CHASE...
Update - 7.26 pm GMT - The covers are coming off! Nice and bright right now. PAKISTAN'S INNINGS COME TO AN END WITH THAT. So, a start-and-stop kind of play and it hasn't helped Pakistan at all. However, take nothing away from the relentless bowling pressure from West Indies which have helped them keep Pakistan at bay. The pacers were just as good as they could under overcast conditions and never allowed Pakistan to build any kind of partnership. West Indies now have a big chance to level the series but will hope tha rain stays away from hereon.
UPDATE - 7.06 pm GMT - Shamar Joseph was on his way to deliver, but the umpires stopped him as the rain had picked up pace. Once again, a rain delay, and we are afraid that this could be the end of the first innings. The covers are firmly placed yet again. Stay tuned.
Game stopped due to : Rain Stoppage
- Hasan Nawaz 36 (30)
- Shaheen Afridi 11 (7)
Jediah Blades to Hasan Nawaz, SIX! Three sixes in the last two overs. Bowls a bumper on middle, Nawaz gets on top of the bounce and pulls it high down the ground for a six.
Jediah Blades to Shaheen Afridi, Bowls it full and outside off, Afridi hits it down to long off for a run.
Jediah Blades to Hasan Nawaz, Short in length and outside off, Nawaz pulls it to long on for a single.
The ground staff are once again ready, as it has gotten very dark.
Jediah Blades to Shaheen Afridi, This is full and outside off, Afridi knocks it to covers for a single.
Jediah Blades to Hasan Nawaz, Slower, shorter and outside off, pulled to mid-wicket for a single.
Jediah Blades to Hasan Nawaz, SIX! West Indies need to keep it tight in these last few overs. Overpitched and outside off. Hasan Nawaz thumps it over long off for a biggie.
Jediah Blades to Hasan Nawaz, No ball! A loosener up from as Jediah Blades dishes out outside the deck. The umpire straightaway calls it a no ball. Free-hit next..
- Shaheen Afridi 9 (5)
- Hasan Nawaz 22 (25)
Gudakesh Motie to Shaheen Afridi, SIX! All the way! 150 up! Well outside off. Afridi drags his slog-sweep but connects well to hit it over cow corner for a six.
Gudakesh Motie to Shaheen Afridi, Quicker, outside off, into the surface. Afridi looks to dab but misses.
Gudakesh Motie to Hasan Nawaz, Shorter and on middle and leg. Nawaz nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.
Gudakesh Motie to Hasan Nawaz, Tad short and around off, Nawaz punches well but straight to point.
Gudakesh Motie to Hasan Nawaz, Floats it on middle and turns it away. Nawaz splices his push to point.
Gudakesh Motie to Shaheen Afridi, Flatter and well outside off. Afridi slaps it to deep point for a single.
- Shaheen Afridi 2 (2)
- Hasan Nawaz 21 (22)
Jayden Seales to Shaheen Afridi, Bowls a slower one a bit full on off, Afridi mistimes his push on the leg side for a run.
Jayden Seales to Hasan Nawaz, Pitched up, outside off. Nawaz hits it uppishly and to deep point for a single.
Shaheen Afridi comes in next.
Jayden Seales to Shaheen Afridi, This is full and outside off. Shaheen Afridi drives it to mid off for a single. He is off the mark.
Jayden Seales to Mohammad Nawaz, OUT! GONE! How good was that placement from West Indies? Someone from the backroom staff has helped there as Gudakesh Motie points out. Touch fuller and angling away, outside off. Mohammad looks to drive it away but gets a thick outside edge to short third man, Gudakesh Motie stands very fine there as he takes a sitter.
Jayden Seales to Mohammad Nawaz, Wide! Slants across a full ball, well outside off. Mohammad skips down and lets it go.
Jayden Seales to Hasan Nawaz, Pitched up, around off, Hasan pushes it to mid off for a quick single.
Jayden Seales to Hasan Nawaz, Bowls it very full and around off, Hasan creams it through point for a couple of runs.
Jayden Seales to bowl from the other end.
- Mohammad Nawaz 5 (23)
- Hasan Nawaz 17 (19)
Gudakesh Motie to Mohammad Nawaz, Tossed up full and around off, Mohammad nudges it to mid-wicket.
Resumption! The Windies players are out in the middle. Hasan Nawaz and Mohammad Nawaz to resume their batting. Gudakesh Motie to end his over.
Update - 6.44 pm GMT - Good news! The Windies players look ready to take the field. The ground staff are spreading sawdust near the damp areas and the umpires seem to be happy with the conditions. We are minutes away from resumption. GAME HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 40 OVERS PER SIDE.
UPDATE - 6.26 pm GMT - The umpires are out for an inspection now. Some of the covers are also being taken off and there is bright sunshine and well. It's looking good folks.
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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Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba
