Weather sets the tone
In the latest news from Tarouba, it was one of those matches where the sky seemed in charge. A burst of rain, a pause, then another delay, the pattern kept breaking any momentum. Pakistan’s innings never really settled, and by the time 37 overs were done, they had 171 for 7 on the board. Hasan Nawaz was still there, unbeaten on 36. The DLS calculations then gave West Indies 181 to get in 35 overs. For viewers, the math felt tricky, yet the tension stayed until the final overs. In the end, West Indies beat Pakistan.
Toss and team changes
West Indies seemed ready with a plan right from the toss. They opted to bowl first. Pakistan made three changes, bringing in Nawaz, Hasan Ali, and Abrar Ahmed. The home side brought Justin Greaves into the lineup, giving Romario Shepherd a break for this match.
Pakistan’s stop-start batting
Frequent rain breaks also hurt Pakistan’s rhythm. The lower order pushed in the final overs, but spin and part-time bowling from the hosts slowed things down. Hasan Nawaz’s brisk 36 added a bit of life to the total, though it was never enough to put West Indies under serious pressure.
Calm and steady chase
Rain interruptions also chipped away at Pakistan’s rhythm. The lower order made a late push to lift the total, but the home side’s spinners and part-time bowlers kept runs in check. Hasan Nawaz’s lively 36 brought some energy, yet it wasn’t enough, and in the end, West Indies beat Pakistan.
Rizwan’s bowling dilemma
After the match, Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan admitted that their fifth-bowler plan hadn’t worked. Part-time options Saim Ayub and Salman Agha combined to give away 66 runs without taking a wicket. Rizwan also mentioned that the inconsistent weather forecast had played a role in their XI selection. For the series decider, he said the team would keep all options open and finalise after assessing the conditions.
Series all square, final game in sight
The series now stands at 1-1. West Indies have also bounced back strongly after losing the opener, while Pakistan suddenly look a little stretched, especially in bowling depth. The third and final ODI is set for August 12, and with everything to play for after West Indies beat Pakistan, the tension is real.
Rain Delays and Calm Nerves as West Indies Beat Pakistan
Picture it, rain falling, overs cut short, targets changing. Pakistan were also grinding for every single run, while West Indies stayed calm under pressure. Roston Chase, as composed as ever, finished the job like it was just another day at the office. Rizwan walked away knowing the part-time gamble hadn’t worked. And so it ended, West Indies beat Pakistan, and now it all comes down to the last game, the real decider.
