The West Indies have finally broken their shackles, overcoming past frustrations to secure a nail-biting win over Pakistan in the second T20I of the series. In a thrilling climax, they chased down the target with a boundary off the very last ball capping an unforgettable contest in dramatic style.
Jason Holder holds his nerves in a last ball thriller
Jason Holder emerged as West Indies’ hero in a thrilling last-ball finish against Pakistan, smashing a boundary off Shaheen Afridi to seal a tense chase of 134. With three runs needed off the final ball, Holder stepped across his stumps and stylishly heaved a full delivery between square leg and fine leg to clinch victory. His unbeaten 8 came under immense pressure, capping off a match-winning all-round display after his brilliant performance with the ball. West Indies have finally won the game after a horrible last couple of outings, including a 5-0 whitewash by Australia and a loss in the opening game against the same side.
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Clinical bowling performance from the West Indies restrict Pakistan
Earlier Pakistan struggled to post a competitive total, finishing at 133 for 9 in their 20 overs. Fakhar Zaman’s 20 off 19 and skipper Salman Agha’s 38 off 33 were the ones to show some resistance. Hasan Nawaz stood out with a powerful 40 off just 23 balls, providing a late surge. However, the rest of the batting lineup crumbled under pressure, failing to build any meaningful partnerships throughout the innings.
West Indies bowlers delivered an all-round performance, led by the brilliant Holder, who claimed 4 for 19 in a fiery spell. Gudakesh Motie picked up 2 wickets, keeping the pressure on Pakistan. Holder’s disciplined bowling at both ends of the innings proved crucial, as he broke the backbone of the batting order. Overall, it was a clinical bowling display from the Caribbean side.
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