West Indies snap six-match T20 losing streak with 2-wicket win against Pakistan, Jason Holder shines with all-round show

After losing six T20 matches on a trot, West Indies finally have a win to their name as they defeated Pakistan by 2 wickets in a neck and neck encounter at the Central Broward Regional Park in Florida. West Indies had lost 6 of their last 7 matches prior to this contest, which included a 3-0 defeat against Australia last month and the loss against Pakistan in the 1st T20I. With this win, West Indies have now levelled the series and will look to seal it in their favour during the 3rd T20 clash.

After winning the toss, Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha decided to bat first but his side only managed to put up a total of 133 runs with Hassan Nawaz being the highest run scorer for them with 40 runs of 23 balls while Agha himself played a knock of 38 runs off 33 balls. 

Jason Holder was the pick of the bowlers was West Indies as he took 4 wickets for 19 runs in his four overs at an economy rate of just 4.75. Meanwhile, left arm spinner Gudakesh Motie took 2 wickets for his side but he remained expensive as he leaked 39 runs in the four overs. Akeel Joseph, Shamar Joseph and Roston Chase all had a wicket to their name while having economy rate of below 6 an over. 

In reply, Bangladesh had a shaky start as they lost opener Alick Athanze in the second over itself and thereafter kept losing wickets at the regular interval. 

A fighting innings from Jason Holder (16 off 10 balls) and Romario Shepher (15 off 11 balls) ensured that West Indies secured their much awaited T20I victory.