WI vs PAK 2nd T20I: Jason Holder Seals Last-Ball Thriller, West Indies Level Series 1-1

In a thrilling encounter between West Indies and Pakistan, the Caribbean side pulled off a dramatic last-ball win to level the three-match T20I series 1-1. Chasing a modest target of 134, West Indies managed to scrape through with two wickets in hand, ending their streak of six consecutive T20I losses.

Pakistan’s Batting Struggles Continue

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Pakistan failed to get off to a solid start. The team lost opener Saim Ayub for 7 and Sahibzada Farhan for just 3, both falling cheaply. The middle-order tried to recover, with captain Agha Salman scoring 38 off 33 balls and Hasan Nawaz contributing a quick 40 off 23 deliveries. Despite their efforts, Pakistan could only post 133/9 in their 20 overs.

West Indies pacer Jason Holder was the star with the ball, picking up 4 wickets for just 19 runs in his 4 overs. Spinner Gudakesh Motie also chipped in with 2 wickets.

A Nervy Start for West Indies

West Indies’ chase didn’t begin smoothly either. By the time they reached 70, half of the batting lineup was back in the pavilion. The collapse continued, and at 100/7, it looked like Pakistan would cruise to another victory. But Jason Holder, once again, proved to be the difference.

Partnering with Romario Shepherd, Holder stitched a crucial 29-run stand for the 8th wicket in just 16 balls, bringing the hosts back into the game.

Final Over Drama

With 8 runs required in the final over, tension gripped the stadium. On the first ball, Holder took a single and handed the strike to Shepherd. The second ball turned the game again as Shepherd was trapped LBW. Shamar Joseph came in and took a single on the third ball.

With just three runs needed from the final ball, a dramatic twist occurred — Shaheen Afridi bowled a wide, bringing the equation down to 2 runs from the last ball. Holder then drove the final delivery past fine leg for a boundary, sealing the match in style.

Player of the Match: Jason Holder

Holder's all-round performance — 4 wickets with the ball and an unbeaten 16 with the bat — earned him the Player of the Match award. His calm under pressure and ability to deliver when it mattered most helped West Indies break their losing streak and set up an exciting series decider.

Series Stands at 1-1

With one win each, the three-match series is now evenly poised. The final T20I promises to be a blockbuster as both teams aim to clinch the series.

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Quick Summary:

• Match Result: West Indies won by 2 wickets

• Pakistan Score: 133/9 (20 overs)

• West Indies Score: 135/8 (20 overs)

• Player of the Match: Jason Holder (4 wickets, 16* runs)