Nail‑biting Finish: West Indies Beat Pakistan on Final‑Ball Boundary in 2nd T20I
Jason Holder’s four wickets and last‑ball boundary helped West Indies clinch a dramatic 2‑wicket win over Pakistan in the 2nd T20I, leveling the series 1‑1.
The second T20 International between Pakistan and West Indies in Lauderhill on August 3, 2025 produced one of the most dramatic finishes in recent cricket history.
Pakistan batted first and struggled on a turning surface, collapsing to 133/9 in 20 overs, despite middle-order resistance from Salman Agha (38 off 33) and **Hasan Nawaz (40 off 23)** .
Jason Holder led the with a stunning 4 for 19, becoming West Indies’ highest wicket‑taker in T20Is with his 81st scalp, surpassing Dwayne Bravo's mark .
Chasing 134, West Indies lost early wickets and found themselves at 96/5 in the 16th over, needing a late surge to stay competitive. A vital 28 off 20 from Gudakesh Motie and a quickfire cameo from Romario Shepherd kept the match alive → 135/8 at the end of 20 overs .
With three runs needed off the final ball, Holder faced Shaheen Afridi, survived a wide, and then struck a winner through fine leg for a boundary, sealing a memorable two‑wicket win and leveling the series at 1‑1 .
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Match Highlights:
Pakistan innings: 133/9 in 20 overs; key stand from Agha (38) and **Hasan Nawaz (40)**
Holder’s bowling: 4 wickets for 19 runs, including crucial breakthroughs, setting a West Indies T20I record
Windies chase: Key knocks from Motie (28 off 20) and Shepherd (15 off 11) kept them in it
The finish: Holder’s final‑ball boundary off Afridi sealed the win and celebrations
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Why It Matters:
West Indies snapped a six‑match T20 losing streak and injected newfound momentum into the series, while Pakistan will regroup quickly ahead of the decider. Holder’s all‑round brilliance made the difference in both innings.
