Sun Aug 03 02:50:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the West Indies’ thrilling victory over Pakistan in the second T20, along with some additional context:

**West Indies Edge Pakistan in Nail-Biting Second T20, Series Tied**

**[City, Date]** – The West Indies cricket team secured a dramatic 2-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second T20 International, leveling the three-match series 1-1 in a match that went down to the very last ball. The thrilling encounter saw Jason Holder emerge as the hero, both with the ball and the bat.

Pakistan, batting first, set a target of 134 runs for the West Indies. The West Indies chase got off to rocky start as Mohammad Nawaz quickly dismantled the top order, dismissing Alick Athanaze (2), Jewel Andrew (12), and captain Shai Hope (21). Gudakesh Motie contributed a crucial 28 runs to stabilize the innings, but the match remained firmly in the balance.

The lower order, led by Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd, played crucial innings.

The final over, bowled by Shaheen Shah Afridi, was a rollercoaster of emotions. Defending 8 runs, Afridi struck early by dismissing Shepherd (15) on the second delivery, seemingly swinging the momentum back in Pakistan’s favor. However, with 4 runs needed off the last ball, Afridi bowled a wide, reducing the equation to 3. Holder then dispatched the final delivery for a boundary, sealing the victory for the West Indies. Holder finished with a vital 16 runs off just 10 balls.

Earlier in the match, Holder had starred with the ball, taking 4 wickets for just 19 runs in his four overs. His victims included Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Hassan Nawaz and Mohammad Nawaz.

Holder’s outstanding performance propelled him to become the leading T20 International wicket-taker for the West Indies, surpassing the legendary Dwayne Bravo’s previous record of 78 wickets.

With the series now tied 1-1, the third and decisive T20 International is scheduled to be played on Monday, [Date – Assuming today is August 2nd, 2024] at 5:30 AM IST. The winner will clinch the series.

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