“Jason Holder’s all-round heroics turned the tide when it mattered most.”
The West Indies pulled off a thrilling 2-wicket win over Pakistan in the second T20 of the three-match series, bringing the contest to a 1-1 tie ahead of the decider.
Pakistan, batting first, were restricted to 133 for 9 in their 20 overs. Hasan Nawaz top-scored with a steady 40, while captain Agha Salman chipped in with 38. The West Indies bowling unit, led by Jason Holder, kept things tight throughout the innings. Holder was the standout performer, taking an impressive 4 wickets for just 19 runs.
Chasing 134, the West Indies faced several challenges along the way, losing wickets at regular intervals. However, timely contributions from the middle and lower order helped keep the chase alive. Jason Holder once again played a crucial role, scoring 16 valuable runs under pressure to take his side over the line in the final over.
Holder’s all-round performance earned him the Player of the Match award, as he guided the West Indies to a narrow but vital win.
With the series now tied, all eyes turn to the third and final T20, which will determine the series champion.