West Indies Beat Pakistan in 2nd T20I – Jason Holder Shines | August 3, 2025 Match Report

West Indies Defeat Pakistan by Two Wickets in Thriller to Level Series – 3 August 2025

On August 3, 2025, West Indies clinched a nail-biting two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second T20I at Lauderhill, Florida, leveling the three-match series 1–1. It was an intense, see-saw battle that showcased the resilience and fighting spirit of both sides, with Jason Holder emerging as the undisputed hero of the match.

Batting first, Pakistan found themselves on the back foot early. Opener Saim Ayub scored just 7 runs off 7 balls, while Sahibzada Farhan managed 3 from 6. Fakhar Zaman added a quick 20 off 18 balls before falling to Roston Chase. Mohammad Haris could only score 4. The innings was steadied by captain Salman Ali Agha, who made a crucial 38 off 33 deliveries, holding the innings together during a difficult phase. Youngster Hasan Nawaz impressed with a blistering 40 off 23 balls, including 4 towering sixes. However, Jason Holder's fiery spell (4 wickets for 19 runs) and support from Gudakesh Motie (2 wickets) restricted Pakistan to 133 for 9 in their 20 overs.

Chasing 134, West Indies stumbled early. Mohammad Nawaz bowled brilliantly, removing Alick Athanaze (9), Jewel Andrew (4), and Shai Hope (7) cheaply. At 47/4, West Indies were in trouble. Roston Chase added a vital 16, while Gudakesh Motie stepped up under pressure with a crucial 28 off 20 balls. The game remained tense till the final overs. Shaheen Afridi and Sufiyan Muqeem bowled tight lines, picking up key wickets, but it was Jason Holder who once again turned the match. His composed 16* off 10 balls ensured West Indies crossed the line in the final over, finishing at 135/8.

Pakistan’s bowlers performed well, especially Mohammad Nawaz (3/14), Saim Ayub (2/20), and Shaheen Afridi (2/27), but their batters left too few runs to defend. Despite their best efforts, they couldn't stop West Indies from leveling the series.

Jason Holder was rightly named Player of the Match for his match-winning contributions with both bat and ball. His all-round heroics defined the outcome and underlined his importance in West Indies' T20 setup.

With the series now poised at 1–1, both teams will head into the final T20I on August 5 with everything to play for. Cricket fans around the world can expect another exciting encounter.