Pakistan’s Innings – A Struggle for Momentum
Batting first with a maximum limit of 37 overs, Pakistan posted 171/7. The innings was a stop-start affair, with wickets falling at regular intervals.
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Top Performers:
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Hussain Talat scored a quick 31 off 32 balls.
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Hasan Nawaz remained unbeaten on 36 off 30 balls, striking 3 sixes.
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Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique added useful 20+ scores but couldn’t carry on.
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West Indies’ bowling was spearheaded by Jayden Seales, who delivered an excellent spell of 3/23 in 7 overs. Roston Chase chipped in with 1/26 while Gudakesh Motie and Shamar Joseph kept the scoring rate in check.
Main Points of the Match:
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Pakistan scored 171/7 in 37 overs (reduced overs due to rain).
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Jayden Seales took 3 wickets with an economy under 3.5.
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West Indies chased down a revised target of 181 in 33.2 overs.
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Roston Chase was the Player of the Match with 49* and 1 wicket.
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Mohammad Nawaz stood out for Pakistan with 2/17 in his 7 overs.
West Indies’ Chase – Controlled and Clinical
Chasing a target of 181 runs from 35 overs, West Indies lost early wickets but steadied the ship through middle-order partnerships.
- Sherfane Rutherford blasted 45 off 33 balls with 4 fours and 3 sixes.
- Shai Hope, the captain, contributed a fluent 32 from 35 deliveries.
- Roston Chase anchored the innings with a calm 49 off 47 balls.
- Justin Greaves remained unbeaten on 26, guiding his team home with 10 balls to spare.
Pakistan’s bowling saw Mohammad Nawaz shine with 2/17, and Hasan Ali picking up 2/35. However, the total proved too modest for the in-form West Indies batting unit.
Roston Chase – The Decisive Factor
Chase’s all-round contribution—1 wicket in a disciplined spell and a match-winning unbeaten knock—was the defining difference in the game. His experience and composure under pressure ensured West Indies sealed the series momentum heading into the next match.
Final Result:
West Indies: 184/5 in 33.2 overs
Pakistan: 171/7 in 37 overs
West Indies won by 5 wickets (DLS method)
Player of the Match: Roston Chase – 49* (47) & 1/26