• Jason Holder smashed a last-ball four off Shaheen Shah Afridi to seal thrilling win for West Indies.

  • West Indies ended their losing streak with a hard-fought 2-wicket win over Pakistan.

WATCH: Jason Holder holds his nerve with last-ball boundary as West Indies end winless drought against Pakistan in T20Is in tense chase
Jason Holder holds his nerve with last-ball boundary (Image Source: X)

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The West Indies have finally broken their shackles, overcoming past frustrations to secure a nail-biting win over Pakistan in the second T20I of the series. In a thrilling climax, they chased down the target with a boundary off the very last ball capping an unforgettable contest in dramatic style.

Jason Holder holds his nerves in a last ball thriller

Jason Holder emerged as West Indies’ hero in a thrilling last-ball finish against Pakistan, smashing a boundary off Shaheen Afridi to seal a tense chase of 134. With three runs needed off the final ball, Holder stepped across his stumps and stylishly heaved a full delivery between square leg and fine leg to clinch victory. His unbeaten 8 came under immense pressure, capping off a match-winning all-round display after his brilliant performance with the ball. West Indies have finally won the game after a horrible last couple of outings, including a 5-0 whitewash by Australia and a loss in the opening game against the same side.

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Clinical bowling performance from the West Indies restrict Pakistan

Earlier Pakistan struggled to post a competitive total, finishing at 133 for 9 in their 20 overs. Fakhar Zaman’s 20 off 19 and skipper Salman Agha’s 38 off 33 were the ones to show some resistance. Hasan Nawaz stood out with a powerful 40 off just 23 balls, providing a late surge. However, the rest of the batting lineup crumbled under pressure, failing to build any meaningful partnerships throughout the innings.

West Indies bowlers delivered an all-round performance, led by the brilliant Holder, who claimed 4 for 19 in a fiery spell. Gudakesh Motie picked up 2 wickets, keeping the pressure on Pakistan. Holder’s disciplined bowling at both ends of the innings proved crucial, as he broke the backbone of the batting order. Overall, it was a clinical bowling display from the Caribbean side.

Also READ: Saim Ayub, Mohammad Nawaz shine in Pakistan’s win against West Indies in 1st T20I

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