Venue: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba

Result: West Indies won by 5 wickets (DLS method) – Series level at 1-1.

On August 10, 2025, West Indies overcame Pakistan in a rain-interrupted thriller, chasing down a DLS target of 181 runs in 35 overs to win by 5 wickets and level the 3-match ODI series at 1-1.

WI vs PAK 2nd ODI 2025
WI vs PAK 2nd ODI 2025


Scorecard Overview


Team                    Innings    Runs/Wickets    Overs
    Pakistan                     1st Innings        171/7            37.0

West Indies                    2nd Innings         184/5        33.2


(DLS Target: 181 in 35 overs for West Indies)


Top Performers

Pakistan Batting

        Hasan Nawaz: 36* (Solid late hitting)

        Abdullah Shafique: 26

        Saim Ayub: 23

Pakistan Bowling

        Mohammad Nawaz: 2/17 (Economical and effective)

        Hasan Ali: 2/35

West Indies Batting

        Roston Chase: 49* (47) – Calm finishing, match-winner
        
        Sherfane Rutherford: 45 (33) – Turned momentum with aggressive strokeplay

        Justin Greaves: 26* (31) – Steady support in the chase

        Shai Hope: 32 (35) – Anchored early innings

West Indies Bowling

Jayden Seales: 3/23 – Struck crucial blows in the middle overs


Key Moments & Turning Points

  1. Early Wickets Trouble for Both Teams:
    Pakistan lost skipper Babar Azam for a duck early, while West Indies also saw quick top-order dismissals, keeping the match tense.

  2. Rutherford’s Acceleration:
    At a time when the chase seemed shaky, Sherfane Rutherford counter-attacked with 45 off 33 balls, lifting West Indies’ run rate.

  3. Rain Disruption & DLS Impact:
    Rain reduced Pakistan’s innings to 37 overs. West Indies’ chase target was adjusted to 181 runs in 35 overs.

  4. Chase & Greaves’ Composure:
    At 5 wickets down, Roston Chase and Justin Greaves combined for a steady partnership, sealing the win with 10 balls to spare.

  5. Part-Time Bowling Costs Pakistan:
    Overs from Saim Ayub and Salman Agha leaked runs, allowing West Indies to stay ahead of the DLS par score.


Post-Match Statements


Roston Chase (Man of the Match): 

"We knew the rain could change things. I just tried to stay calm and bat deep. Credit to Rutherford for shifting the pressure early."

Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan Captain):

"We were 20-25 runs short. The rain breaks hurt our momentum, but we need to be sharper in defending totals."

Shai Hope (West Indies Captain):

"Happy with the fight. The series is alive, and we’ll look to finish strong in the decider."


Series Status

With the series tied at 1-1, the 3rd ODI decider will be played on August 12, 2025, at the same venue – a winner-takes-all clash.


FAQs

Q1: Who won the WI vs PAK 2nd ODI 2025?
West Indies won by 5 wickets using the DLS method.

Q2: Who was the Man of the Match?
Roston Chase for his unbeaten 49 and tight off-spin bowling.

Q3: Why was the match shortened?
Rain interruptions reduced Pakistan’s innings to 37 overs and set a DLS target for West Indies.

Q4: What is the current series score?
The series is tied 1-1, with the final match on August 12, 2025.

Q5: Where was the match played?
At the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad.