The West Indies vs Pakistan 3rd ODI was a historic moment for Caribbean cricket. West Indies won by a huge margin of 202 runs. More importantly, they ended a 34-year wait for a series win over Pakistan. The victory was also their biggest-ever ODI win against Pakistan.
West Indies batted first and scored 294/6 in their 50 overs. The innings revolved around an outstanding captain’s performance by Shai Hope, who finished with an impressive 120 runs off just 94 balls, including 10 fours and 5 sixes. Hope showed great timing and composure, holding the innings together when wickets were falling.
Justin Greaves delivered, blasting an impressive 43 runs off just 24 balls. The West Indies were in a bit of a pickle at 113/4, but thanks to Hope and Greaves, they managed to turn things around. Additionally, they added 110 runs for the seventh wicket in just 50 balls. Their late assault on Pakistan’s bowlers lifted the team to a strong total.
West Indies batting Scorecard – 294 (6 wkts, 50 ov)
| Players | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Brandon King | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Evin Lewis | 37 | 54 | 1 | 3 |
| Keacy Carty | 17 | 45 | 1 | 0 |
| Shai Hope (c)* | 120 | 94 | 10 | 5 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 15 | 40 | 1 | 0 |
| Roston Chase | 36 | 29 | 3 | 2 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin Greaves* | 43 | 24 | 4 | 2 |
Pakistan Bowling figures
- Naseen Shah – 10 ov, 72 runs, 2 wkt
- Abrar Ahmed – 9 ov, 34 runs, 2 wkt
- Saim Ayub – 8 ov, 36 runs, 1 wkt
- Mohammad Nawaz – 9 ov, 60 runs, 1 wkt
Pakistan’s chase never got going. Jayden Seales produced one of the best bowling spells in West Indies’ ODI history. He took 6 wickets for just 18 runs, destroying Pakistan’s batting order. His pace and movement troubled every batter.
Further, Pakistan struggled to keep their wickets intact and simply couldn’t find a way to tackle the West Indies’ bowling onslaught. Five batters were dismissed for ducks. Babar Azam could score only 9 runs, while Mohammad Rizwan was dismissed on 0. No partnership looked dangerous, and the pressure kept building.
The entire Pakistan team was bowled out for just 92 runs in 29.2 overs. It was one of their biggest defeats in ODI history in terms of runs. The West Indies secured the series with a 2-1 win, marking their first ODI series triumph over Pakistan since 1991.
Pakistan Batting Scorecard – 92 (10wkts, 29.2 ov)
| Players | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Saim Ayub | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdullah Shafique | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Babar Azam | 9 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohammad Rizwan (c) (wk) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Salman Agha | 30 | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Hassan Nawaz | 13 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Hussain Talat | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nawaz* | 23 | 28 | 2 | 1 |
| Naseem Shah | 6 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Hasan Ali | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
West Indies Bowling figures
- Jayden Seales – 7.2 ov, 18 runs, 6 wkt
- Gudakesh Motie – 7 ov, 37 runs, 2 wkt
- Roston Chase – 6 ov, 16 runs, 1 wkt
This win was more than just a series result. It was a statement from the West Indies team. Moreover, Shai Hope led from the front with the bat, while Jayden Seales showed that the bowling attack has genuine firepower. The team’s energy, intent, and execution were on display throughout the match.
Although for the fans, it was a moment to celebrate after many years of waiting. The blend of experienced players and young talents gives hope for future success. This performance will surely boost the team’s confidence ahead of upcoming challenges.
In summary, the West Indies vs Pakistan 3rd ODI will be remembered for its dominant batting, deadly bowling, and the end of a 34-year drought. It was a day when the West Indies roared again on the cricket field.
