Roston Chase (49) and Justin Greaves (26) have powered the West Indies to their first win against Pakistan after 2019 in the second ODI at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday.
West Indies overcame both Pakistan’s spinners and weather interruptions to secure a five-wicket victory, levelling the series 1–1 with two overs to spare.
The run chase fluctuated between tense and comfortable, but a brisk innings from Sherfane Rutherford and a composed knock from Roston Chase guided the hosts home under lights in Tarouba.
Earlier, Jayden Seales’ incisive fast bowling restricted Pakistan to just 171 in 37 overs. A rain delay adjusted the target to 181 from 35 overs under the DLS method.
Pakistan batted first but showed little intent, appearing stuck in a bygone era of one-day cricket. Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub struck a few boundaries during the powerplay but rotated the strike poorly—managing only five singles in the first ten overs.
Ayub edged one in the ninth over, and three deliveries later, Babar Azam was bowled by Seales—a delivery that dismantled the stumps decisively. Mohammad Rizwan struggled to find rhythm, scoring just four runs from his first 23 deliveries.
After a rain delay of 90 minutes, Jediah Blades claimed his maiden ODI wicket, removing Shafique in the first over following the resumption.
Scoring remained difficult as both spin and pace built sustained pressure. Gudakesh Motie trapped the Pakistan captain leg before wicket, while Chase kept one low to dismiss Hussain Talat. Salman Ali Agha attempted to guide the ball past third man, but a sharp bouncer from Shamar Joseph took the top edge and ended his stay.
A further rain interruption shortened the innings again, but Hasan Nawaz added a late flourish, scoring 32 in just 3.1 overs. However, just as he settled, rain returned, and the final three overs of Pakistan’s innings were washed out.
After the break, West Indies were set 181 to win from 35 overs—an achievable target. Hasan Ali brought Pakistan into the contest with early breakthroughs, removing both openers swiftly.
Spinners Mohammad Nawaz and Abrar Ahmed were introduced after six overs and made an immediate impact. Keacy Carty struggled significantly, managing only three singles from his first 26 deliveries.
Pakistan’s fifth bowling option proved expensive—Ayub conceded 10 in one over, and Agha followed with an 11-run over, easing pressure on the hosts.
With the asking rate climbing above six runs per over, Rutherford arrived and targeted the main threat. Rizwan brought back Shaheen Afridi, but Rutherford struck two fours and a six in an over that yielded 17 runs. Agha’s part-time off-spin leaked another 20 runs shortly after.
West Indies handled the returning spinners sensibly. Nawaz had Shai Hope stumped, and Rutherford mistimed a big shot to square leg. However, a period of discipline from Pakistan saw just 17 runs scored from eight overs—until Nawaz completed his spell.
Chase then struck two sixes off Ayub, bringing the required rate back below six, where it remained for the rest of the innings.
Pakistan’s seamers returned but lacked earlier penetration. West Indies found regular singles and timely boundaries. Justin Greaves, initially troubled by spin, appeared more assured; a flicked six over Hasan Ali was perhaps the shot of the innings.
Fittingly, Chase sealed the match with a crisp drive through the off side—ending a contest that always felt on edge, but concluded exactly as the Tarouba crowd had hoped.
PLAYING XI
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (capt, wk), Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali and Abrar Ahmad
West Indies: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (Capt, wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Jediah Blades
