The West Indies produced a composed all-round display to defeat Pakistan by five wickets in a rain-hit 2nd ODI, levelling the three-match series 1–1 in Tarouba on Sunday.
Rain Changes the Game
Persistent showers disrupted play, reducing Pakistan’s innings to 171/7 in 37 overs. Under the DLS method, the West Indies were set a revised target of 181 in 35 overs.
Pakistan’s Middle-Order Resistance
Pakistan suffered early setbacks when captain Muhammad Rizwan struggled for fluency in a slow 38-ball 16 runs, while Babar Azam’s first-ball duck added to the pressure. Hasan Nawaz’s unbeaten 36 from 30 balls, including three sixes, and Hussain Talat’s 31 from 32 deliveries injected some late momentum, but the total still looked under par.
Jayden Seales Strikes Early
West Indies pacer Jayden Seales led the bowling attack superbly, taking 3 for 23 in his seven overs and dismantling Pakistan’s top order. The rest of the bowling unit kept things tight, never allowing Pakistan to build a dominant phase.
Rutherford and Chase Seal the Win
In the chase, Sherfane Rutherford’s quickfire 45 off 33 balls set the tone. Roston Chase, who was named Player of the Match, played a calm and calculated knock of 49 off 47 balls. Justin Greaves added an unbeaten 26, guiding West Indies to victory with five balls to spare.
Series Decider Awaits
With the series now tied, the third ODI promises a thrilling finish. West Indies will be confident after showing adaptability in challenging conditions, while Pakistan will be looking to bounce back strongly in the high-stakes finale.
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