PAK vs WI 2nd T20I 2025: Preview, Live Updates & Key Players | Pakistan Aim for Series Win
Catch the live action of Pakistan vs West Indies 2nd T20I. Will WI break their losing streak or will PAK seal the series? Get match preview, key stats, and predictions.
Match Preview: Pakistan vs West Indies 2nd T20I
The 2nd T20I between Pakistan and West Indies at Central Broward Park, Lauderhill (August 2, 2025) is a must-win game for the hosts, who are on a six-match losing streak in T20Is 5. After a 14-run defeat in the 1st T20I, West Indies must regroup quickly to keep the series alive.
1st T20I Recap: Pakistan’s Spin Dominance
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Pakistan posted 178/6, thanks to Saim Ayub’s 57 (38 balls) and cameos from Fakhar Zaman (28) and Hasan Nawaz (24) 46.
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West Indies’ chase faltered after a strong start (72/0), collapsing to 92/5 due to Mohammad Nawaz’s 3-wicket over 6.
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Jason Holder’s late blitz (30 off 12)* narrowed the margin, but Pakistan’s spinners (Nawaz, Muqeem, Ayub) sealed the win 4.
Key Players to Watch
Pakistan:
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Saim Ayub – After his Man of the Match performance (57 runs, 2 wickets), he’s the backbone of Pakistan’s batting 6.
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Mohammad Nawaz – His 3/23 in the 1st T20I broke WI’s momentum. A threat in middle overs 4.
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Shaheen Afridi – Economical in powerplay; crucial for early breakthroughs 4.
West Indies:
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Shamar Joseph – Took 3/30 in the 1st T20I; key to restricting Pakistan’s power hitters 6.
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Johnson Charles – Scored 35 in the opener but needs to convert starts 6.
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Jason Holder– His explosive finish (30* off 12) shows he can be a game-changer 4.
Pitch & Conditions
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Venue: Central Broward Park, Lauderhill (USA) – historically favors spin and slower balls 5.
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Avg 1st innings score: 163; teams batting first have won 66.67% of matches here 5.
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Weather: Expected to be clear, with moderate humidity affecting swing early on.
Predicted XI & Match-Ups
| Pakistan | West Indies |
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| Saim Ayub | Johnson Charles |
| Fakhar Zaman | Shai Hope (c) |
| Mohammad Nawaz | Sherfane Rutherford |
| Shaheen Afridi | Shamar Joseph |
Key Battle: Mohammad Nawaz vs West Indies’ middle order – If Nawaz repeats his 3-wicket spell, WI’s chase could crumble again 6.
Final Prediction
Pakistan, with momentum and spin dominance, are favorites. However, if West Indies’ top order fires and Holder/Shepherd contribute, they could level the series.
Likely Outcome: Pakistan win (60%) | West Indies win (40%) 45.
