On August 10, 2025, at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, the West Indies beat Pakistan by five wickets. This win came in the second One-Day International (ODI) match. It was a rain-affected game. The victory allowed the West Indies to level the three-match series at 1–1
The match started with Pakistan batting first. They scored 171 for 7 in 37 overs. Rain delays changed the game. Under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, the target for West Indies was revised to 181 in 35 overs.
West Indies needed a strong effort from their bowlers. That is exactly what Jayden Seales provided. He bowled fast and smart. Seales took three key wickets. One of them was Babar Azam, clean-bowled. His final figures helped keep Pakistan’s runs low.
The West Indies bowlers worked well together. Gudakesh Motie, Roston Chase, Shamar Joseph, and others chipped in with wickets. This tight bowling contributed to Pakistan’s modest score.
Chasing 181, West Indies got off to a shaky start. Hasan Ali took two early wickets. That put pressure on the hosts. Pakistan turned to spinners. Sodium Nawaz and Abrar Ahmed slowed the scoring.
But Sherfane Rutherford changed the momentum. He hit quick boundaries. He scored 45 runs off just 33 balls. His aggressive batting gave West Indies hope in the middle overs.
When the pressure rose again, Roston Chase held things steady. He guided the chase with calm and control. Chase scored 49 not out. His batting was strong under pressure. His partnership with Rutherford proved vital.
With ten balls remaining, West Indies sealed the win. The crowd cheered as Chase hit the boundary that sealed victory. It was a complete team performance. All phases of the game—bowling, fielding, and batting—contributed.
That performance gave West Indies the boost they needed. They bounced back after losing the first ODI. Now the series looks exciting. The third match will decide who wins. Both teams will arrive at the final game confident.
Match Highlights
- Pakistan’s innings: 171/7 in 37 overs.
- Revised target: 181 runs in 35 overs (DLS method).
- Key bowler: Jayden Seales took 3 wickets and bowled with pace and precision.
- Support bowling: Good contributions from Motie, Chase, Joseph in taking wickets and building pressure.
- West Indies chase: Sherfane Rutherford’s 45 off 33 balls gave momentum.
- Winning anchor: Roston Chase remained calm and scored 49* to see West Indies home.
What This Means
West Indies showed resilience and character. They adapted to a rain-hit match. They handled pressure in both bowling and batting. In knock-out style, they brought a strong team effort when it mattered most. Now, the series is tied. The next match will be a thrilling decider.
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