Chase, Greaves Lead West Indies to Thrilling Win Over Pakistan

Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago, Aug 11 (AP) — In a rain-affected one-day international, Roston Chase and Justin Greaves masterfully guided West Indies to a thrilling five-wicket victory over Pakistan, leveling the three-match series at 1-1. The hosts achieved their victory with 10 balls to spare in the second ODI, which took place on Sunday. Chase delivered a composed performance, scoring 49 not out from 47 deliveries, featuring two sixes and the decisive boundary that clinched victory for the West Indies. Chasing a revised target of 181 runs in 35 overs under the DLS method, the Windies reached 184-5 in just 33.2 overs after Pakistan's innings concluded at 171-7 in 37 overs due to frequent rain disruptions. West Indies' right-arm pacer Jayden Seales was instrumental, capturing 3 wickets for just 23 runs over seven overs. The home team experienced a brief setback, slipping from 101-3 after 18 overs to 111-5 after 24 overs, losing Sherfane Rutherford who aggressively scored 45 from 33 balls, including three sixes and four fours. However, Chase and Greaves solidified the innings with an unbroken 77-run partnership for the sixth wicket, with Greaves contributing a valuable 26 from 31 balls. Earlier, West Indies opted to bowl first, and Pakistan's Hasan Nawaz stood out with a quick-fire 36 not out from 30 balls, following his unbeaten 63 in the series opener. His innings included three sixes, two of which were hit in the final over as rain persisted. Hussain Talat added 31 from 32 balls, while Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan struggled with a 38-ball 16, eventually falling lbw to Gudakesh Motie. Pakistan had previously claimed victory in the first ODI on Friday, also by five wickets. The series decider, scheduled to take place at the same venue, is set for Tuesday. Prior to the ODI series, Pakistan won the T20 series 2-1 in Florida. (AP)

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