West Indies clinch five-wicket victory
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West Indies secured a five-wicket win over Pakistan, with Roston Chase and Justin Greaves guiding the run chase to tie the one-day series.
Roston Chase sparked West Indies over Pakistan to level their One Day International (ODI) cricket series at one victory each © AFP
Chase had 49 runs and Greaves was not out for 26 with a thrilling selection of fours and sixes in a game shortened by rain delays in Tarouba.
Earlier, West Indies' poor start was steadied by Sherfane Rutherford's 33-ball 45 to put the home side back in the driving seat.
Chase sealed the deal by steering a delivery from Hasan Ali through cover for four and he punched the air in celebration.
"I'm happy with the win. We had to come in and level the series, so very pleased," Chase, who was named man of the match, said.
The decisive third match of the series takes place at the same venue on Tuesday.
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