In a nail‑biting climax to the second T20I at Lauderhill, Florida, Jason Holder delivered a masterstroke under pressure—smashing a boundary off the very last ball off Shaheen Afridi to clinch a dramatic two-wicket win for West Indies, leveling the three-match series 1‑1. Here’s how a thrilling match swung on one swing of the bat.
Venue & Match Setup
- Venue: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida
- Match: West Indies vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I – Series level at 1‑1
- Toss: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha elected to bat first.
Pakistan’s Innings: A Rare Collapse to 133/9
- Pakistan totalled 133/9 in 20 overs, underwhelming by T20 standards.
- Hasan Nawaz provided resistance with a gritty 23-ball 40, and Mohammad Nawaz chipped in a handy cameo.
- But bowling from Jason Holder (4/19) and Mohammad Nawaz (3 wickets) strangled run flow and triggered collapses.
Pakistan looked out of sorts, unable to form any significant partnerships or accelerate effectively.
Windies Chase – From Steady to Spectacular
- Windies steadied early with Shai Hope and Alick Athanaze, but the chase wobbled in the middle overs.
- Hasan Ali delivered a game-changing penultimate over, leaking just eight off six, twisting pressure back on Pakistan.
- Going into the final over, West Indies required three runs from one ball, with Jason Holder on strike.
Holder’s Last‑Ball Heroics
What followed became instant legend:
- Shaheen Afridi rolled his arm over: a full-length inswinger.
- Holder didn’t hesitate—he flicked the ball off his pads towards deep square leg, clearing the ropes.
- West Indies won by two wickets—a crescendo that capped Holder’s all-round performance and sealed the match.
Holder’s calmness under pressure transformed a tight finish into a memorable victory.
Match Flow & Key Statistics
| Team | Score | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 133/9 (20 overs) | Holder 4/19; Hasan Nawaz’s 23-ball 40 |
| West Indies | 135/8 (20 overs) | Chase sealed by Holder’s last-ball boundary |
- Player of the Match: Jason Holder – pivotal with both ball and bat.
- Series now level 1‑1, setting up a thrilling decider.
Why the Match Turned
Momentum Shift
Holder shifted the balance with early bowling and last-ball power—demonstrating that constrained scores can still be defended if phases are executed well.
Penultimate Over Crucial
Hasan Ali’s tight over prevented boundaries, making the final three runs chaseable yet tense—turning the equation in West Indies’ favor.
Holder’s Nerve
Under immense pressure, holder’s shot selection—sheer clarity under pressure—defined the contest and showed off his finishing skills even in T20 cricket.
Bigger Picture & Impacts
- Psychological comeback: Pakistan began with a win; Windies strike back on the road and in restricted conditions.
- Series remains alive: Tomorrow’s decider becomes winner-takes-all—a high-stakes shootout with momentum equal.
- Holder as match-winner: Beyond bowling, his captaincy and clarity with the bat under pressure shine through.
West Indies, despite their earlier slump in recent T20I history, showed signs of life—led by a senior statesman in the final ball scenario.
The second T20I between West Indies and Pakistan in Florida delivered drama from ball one—but culminated in Jason Holder’s last-ball boundary, stealing victory in a thriller. Pakistan’s collapse to 133 made the chase tricky—but Holder, supported by smart bowling phases and penultimate over control, executed a memorable finish.
With the series now tied, fans can expect fireworks in the final match—where Form meets Fate in a Caribbean‑American evening showdown.
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