Pakistan ODI captain Mohammad Rizwan has addressed his team\u2019s loss in the rain-hit second ODI against the West Indies, acknowledging that the batting lineup struggled on a difficult pitch at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. Speaking at the post-match press conference on Sunday, Rizwan said Pakistan were targeting a bigger score but couldn\u2019t fully adapt to the conditions. \u201cWe made 180, thought 200 was possible. The pitch was difficult, with both spin and seam. The way Chase and Rutherford played changed the momentum,\u201d Rizwan stated. Concerns over bowling depth Addressing questions about the bowling attack, particularly the fifth bowler\u2019s role, Rizwan acknowledged the expensive spells. But stressed the importance of having multiple bowling options. \u201cThey went for runs, but in the last year, Ayub and Salman have bowled well. You want options with the ball. Ayub did well in the T20s but didn\u2019t do it today. It happens,\u201d. He explained, adding that the unpredictable weather had also influenced their approach. How the match unfolded The 35-over contest saw West Indies chase down 181 in 33.2 overs to secure a five-wicket win and level the series 1-1. Hasan Ali gave Pakistan an early boost, removing both Brandon King (1) and Evin Lewis (7) inside four overs. Keacy Carty\u2019s dismissal for 16 left the hosts reeling at 37-3. However, Sherfane Rutherford counterattacked with a blistering 45 off 33 balls, while captain Shai Hope contributed 32. Mohammad Nawaz claimed both wickets, but by then West Indies had regained control. Roston Chase (49* off 47) and Justin Greaves (26* off 31) then guided the home side to victory with an unbroken 73-run partnership. Earlier, Pakistan\u2019s innings was derailed by Jayden Seales\u2019 double-wicket maiden, removing Saim Ayub (23) and Babar Azam (0). Hussain Talat (31) and Hasan Nawaz (36*) provided late resistance to push Pakistan to 180-6. Seales finished with 3-23, while Gudakesh Motie, Roston Chase, Shamar Joseph, and Jediah Blades picked up one wicket each. The third and final ODI will now decide the series winner at the same venue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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