WI vs PAK: Mohammed Rizwan blames part-time bowlers after Pakistan's 2nd ODI loss - 'Our fifth bowler...'
Pakistan cricket players celebrate a wicket (PCB | X)
Pakistan cricket players celebrate a wicket in the second ODI against West Indies. (ANI)
Pakistan cricket players celebrate a wicket (PCB | X)
Pakistan cricket players celebrate a wicket in the second ODI against West Indies. (ANI)
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Pakistan captain Mohammed Rizwan expressed confidence in his part-time bowlers following their five-wicket loss to West Indies in the second ODI at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago on August 11.
The series is now leveled at 1-1 after West Indies successfully chased down an adjusted target of 181 in the rain-affected match.
Roston Chase and Justin Greaves secured the victory for West Indies with an unbeaten 77-run partnership. The duo particularly targeted Pakistan's part-time bowlers Saim Ayub and Salman Agha, who each conceded 33 runs during their spells.
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"You could say our fifth bowler gave away too many runs today, but in recent years, Salman Agha and Saim Ayub have both bowled well for us.
Saim did not have the best day today, but he performed well in the T20Is. That is just part of the game," Rizwan said after the match.
Regarding team selection for the decisive third match, Rizwan remained noncommittal. "Honestly, the weather forecast has been completely different from expectations, and it is hard to read. We are keeping our options open and will finalise the XI after assessing the conditions," he stated.
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The victory marked West Indies' first win against Pakistan in more than six years, with their previous triumph coming at the 2019 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in Nottingham, where they secured a seven-wicket win.
West Indies, who missed qualification for the 2023 World Cup in India, are now focusing on returning to the major tournament in 2027, according to coach Daren Sammy and captain Shai Hope.
West Indies captain Hope emphasized their commitment to improvement across all aspects of the game.
"We always speak about partnerships, and we just want to get better in every area, so I am happy with the win today," he said.
Hope also praised his team's performance in the match. "It was great to see our guys adapt in the middle overs, and credit has to go to Chase and Greaves for sealing the deal and to Sherfane too, who gave us impetus," he added.
The series decider is scheduled to be played at the same venue on Tuesday.
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