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Pakistan Face Fifth Bowler Dilemma Ahead of West Indies Decider
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, AUG 11 – Mohammad Rizwan supports his bowlers despite a rain-affected loss as Pakistan prepares for the series decider with team changes possible, following West Indies' first win over Pakistan in six years.
- On Monday, West Indies secured a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the rain-affected second ODI at the venue named after Brian Lara in Trinidad and Tobago, leveling the three-match series at 1-1.
- The match followed Pakistan’s earlier win in the series and came amid difficult weather conditions and rain delays that affected play and team strategies.
- In a rain-affected match, Pakistan managed 171 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 37 overs, setting a target that West Indies successfully chased under the DLS method by scoring 181 runs in 35 overs, highlighted by a crucial unbeaten 77-run partnership.
- Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan reflected on the challenges with their fifth bowler, mentioning that the bowler was expensive in terms of runs conceded. He also highlighted the strong past contributions of Salman Agha and Saim Ayub, though he admitted that Saim did not perform well in this particular match.
- Rizwan confirmed Pakistan will finalize their XI for Tuesday’s series-decider after assessing conditions, keeping options open amid unpredictable weather and a closely contested three-match series.
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