West Indies Edge Past Pakistan in Nail-Biting 2nd T20I: Series Level Ahead of Decider
West Indies Pull Off Thrilling 2-Wicket Win Over Pakistan in Florida
The energy was off the charts at Central Broward Park in Lauderhill, Florida, as West Indies clinched a dramatic 2-wicket victory against Pakistan in the second T20I on August 3, 2025. With the series tied at 1-1, both teams delivered moments that kept fans glued to their screens—and plenty were watching live on platforms like Star Sports, ESPN Caribbean, PTV Sports, Disney+ Hotstar, and ESPN+.
Pakistan showed promise early on after opting to bat first. The top of their order looked solid for a moment with Fakhar Zaman putting up 20 runs and Saim Ayub adding seven. But Jason Holder turned the match on its head. The all-rounder removed both openers, securing his place as the West Indies’ top T20I wicket-taker with a tally hitting 79 wickets. Salman Agha's squad could never really recover—scraping their way to a total of 133. It was a tricky score, not quite safe but not a walk in the park either.
The West Indies chase was anything but boring. The team lost wickets in clusters and nerves kicked in when the scoreboard read 8 wickets down with a handful of runs to get. But Gudakesh Motie, known more for his left-arm spin than his batting, switched gears. His unbeaten 28 off just 20 balls gave the home side just enough cushion. Shai Hope also chipped in with a dependable 21, helping ease the tension with steady batting. Shot for shot, fans could see how much both teams wanted to edge ahead in the series.
- Jason Holder became West Indies’ highest T20I wicket-taker with 79 wickets, a record moment in the historic T20 rivalry.
- Motie’s late-order hitting turned the tide, showing the depth in West Indies’ lower order.
- For Pakistan, the bowling effort kept things interesting right till the final over, even with a modest total on the board.
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Both squads have a blend of experienced heads and exciting new talent. The West Indies put their faith in all-round pros like Holder, spin attack from Motie, and consistency from Shai Hope. Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha shoulders the responsibility alongside hitters like Fakhar Zaman and the younger Saim Ayub. Pakistan’s bench also features up-and-comers like Sahibzada Farhan, hoping for a breakthrough in the next game.
Fans tuning in from everywhere had plenty of options for watching. In India, Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar made sure no moment was missed. Viewers in the Caribbean kept up with ESPN, while Pakistanis caught the action on PTV Sports. The start time of 5:30 AM IST meant a few bleary-eyed viewers in South Asia—but the morning was well worth it for fans of either team.
All eyes now turn to August 5, when the series decider will determine who gets to lift the trophy. Both sides are hungry for a statement win, setting things up perfectly for a tense finale.