Pakistan gamers have a good time taking a wicket throughout their second ODI in opposition to West Indies on August 11, 2025. — Fb@PakistanCricketBoard
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan acknowledged a dilemma over the fifth bowler and stated they might take a late determination on their staff mixture for Tuesday’s sequence decider following their defeat within the second one-day worldwide on Sunday.
Pakistan, who received the opening ODI by 5 wickets, posted a aggressive 171-7 in 37 overs in a rain-truncated match however West Indies prevailed by 5 wickets to attract stage within the three-match sequence.
Pakistan’s part-time duo of Saim Ayub and Salman Agha conceded a mixed 66 runs in seven wicket-less overs as West Indies cruised house.
“You could say our fifth bowler gave away too many runs, but in recent years, Salman and Saim have both bowled well for us,” Rizwan stated after the match.
“Saim didn’t have the best day today, but he performed well in the T20Is. That’s just part of the game.”
Rizwan stated they may not learn the circumstances, and several other rain delays didn’t assist their trigger.
“Honestly, the weather forecast has been completely different from expectations, and it’s hard to read.
“We’re maintaining our choices open and can finalise the XI after assessing the circumstances,” the skipper remarked.
Pakistan had received the previous T20I sequence 2-1.
