In an exhilarating encounter on August 12, 2025, the West Indies made history by winning their first bilateral ODI series against Pakistan since 1991. With a stunning performance from Shai Hope and Jayden Seales, the West Indies cruised to a remarkable victory. This article will break down the key moments from the 3rd ODI, showcasing how the West Indies secured a commanding 202-run win, leaving Pakistan with little chance to mount a comeback.
Shai Hope’s blistering innings of 120* off 94 balls was the highlight of the West Indies’ dominant performance. Hope’s century came at a crucial juncture when the team needed to capitalize on their wickets in hand. He played a pivotal role in lifting the team to 294/6 in their 50 overs. Despite a slow start, Hope accelerated in the final stages, hitting sixes off Mohammad Nawaz and Hasan Ali to push the total beyond 290.
The West Indies’ approach was strategic, with Hope anchoring the innings and ensuring the team finished strong. His partnership with Justin Greaves, which produced an unbeaten 110 runs in just 8.1 overs, set the platform for a big total. The late surge was a testament to Hope’s ability to accelerate when needed most, putting pressure on Pakistan’s bowlers and turning the game in his favor.
Jayden Seales: A Six-Wicket Haul for the Ages
Jayden Seales was the architect of Pakistan’s downfall, finishing with remarkable figures of 6/18. His spell was nothing short of magical, as he tore through Pakistan’s top order. Seales’ performance is the third-best by a West Indian in ODI history and the best-ever against Pakistan. His searing pace and intelligent line and length had the Pakistan batters in all sorts of trouble.
Seales made an immediate impact, dismissing Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique in the first few overs, leaving Pakistan at a precarious 8/2. He then sent the in-form Mohammad Rizwan back to the pavilion with a sensational delivery that clattered the stumps. The young pacer’s relentless spell had Pakistan reeling at 23/4. By the time he wrapped up his spell, the match was effectively over, with Pakistan’s chase completely in tatters.
The Impact of Seales’ Performance
Seales’ performance was a game-changer. His ability to swing the ball both ways, combined with the aggressive mindset, made him a key figure in the West Indies’ bowling attack. His six-wicket haul was complemented by Gudakesh Motie (2/37) and Roston Chase (1/16), who chipped in with crucial breakthroughs, ensuring Pakistan had no way back into the game.
While Hope’s century was the standout, the contributions from other players were equally valuable. Justin Greaves’ rapid 43* off 24 balls added vital runs in the final overs, while Roston Chase and Sherfane Rutherford provided support in the middle overs. The team’s performance with the bat was balanced, and their ability to adapt to the conditions proved decisive in putting up a daunting total.
West Indies National Cricket Team vs Pakistan Team Match Scorecard in Detail
West Indies won by 202 runs
West Indies  (50 ovs maximum)
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brandon KingÂ
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c Agha Salman b Naseem Shah | 5 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 62.50 | ||
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Evin LewisÂ
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c sub (Mohammad Haris) b Abrar Ahmed | 37 | 54 | 66 | 1 | 3 | 68.51 | ||
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Keacy CartyÂ
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lbw b Abrar Ahmed | 17 | 45 | 77 | 1 | 0 | 37.77 | ||
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Shai Hope (c)â€
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not out | 120 | 94 | 157 | 10 | 5 | 127.65 | ||
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Sherfane RutherfordÂ
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c Hussain Talat b Saim Ayub | 15 | 40 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 37.50 | ||
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Roston ChaseÂ
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b Naseem Shah | 36 | 29 | 45 | 3 | 2 | 124.13 | ||
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Gudakesh MotieÂ
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c & b Mohammad Nawaz | 5 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 71.42 | ||
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Justin GreavesÂ
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not out | 43 | 24 | 41 | 4 | 2 | 179.16 | ||
| Extras | (lb 6, nb 1, w 9) | 16 | |||||||
| Total |
50 Ov (RR: 5.88)
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294/6 | |||||||
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Did not bat:Â
Romario Shepherd,Â
Shamar Joseph,Â
Jayden SealesÂ
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Fall of wickets: 1-10 (Brandon King, 2.3 ov), 2-57 (Evin Lewis, 13.6 ov), 3-68 (Keacy Carty, 19.1 ov), 4-113 (Sherfane Rutherford, 30.3 ov), 5-177 (Roston Chase, 40.3 ov), 6-184 (Gudakesh Motie, 41.5 ov) • DRS
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Naseem Shah
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10 | 0 | 72 | 2 | 7.20 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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Hasan Ali
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10 | 1 | 60 | 0 | 6.00 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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Hussain Talat
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4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 6.50 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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Abrar Ahmed
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9 | 1 | 34 | 2 | 3.77 | 35 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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Saim Ayub
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8 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 4.50 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Mohammad Nawaz
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9 | 0 | 60 | 1 | 6.66 | 28 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Pakistan  (T: 295 runs from 50 ovs)
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Saim AyubÂ
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c †Hope b Seales | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
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Abdullah ShafiqueÂ
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c Motie b Seales | 0 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
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Babar AzamÂ
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lbw b Seales | 9 | 23 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 39.13 | ||
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Mohammad Rizwan (c)â€
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b Seales | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
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Salman AghaÂ
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c & b Motie | 30 | 49 | 85 | 3 | 0 | 61.22 | ||
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Hasan NawazÂ
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st †Hope b Motie | 13 | 40 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 32.50 | ||
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Hussain TalatÂ
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b Chase | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 | ||
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Mohammad NawazÂ
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not out | 23 | 28 | 36 | 2 | 1 | 82.14 | ||
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Naseem ShahÂ
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c & b Seales | 6 | 16 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 37.50 | ||
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Hasan AliÂ
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b Seales | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
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Abrar AhmedÂ
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run out (Chase) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
| Extras | (b 4, w 6) | 10 | |||||||
| Total |
29.2 Ov (RR: 3.13)
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92 | |||||||
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Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Saim Ayub, 0.3 ov), 2-8 (Abdullah Shafique, 2.4 ov), 3-8 (Mohammad Rizwan, 2.5 ov), 4-23 (Babar Azam, 8.2 ov), 5-61 (Hasan Nawaz, 19.3 ov), 6-62 (Hussain Talat, 20.3 ov), 7-70 (Salman Agha, 21.6 ov), 8-92 (Naseem Shah, 27.4 ov), 9-92 (Hasan Ali, 29.1 ov), 10-92 (Abrar Ahmed, 29.2 ov) • DRS
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jayden Seales
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7.2 | 0 | 18 | 6 | 2.45 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Romario Shepherd
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5 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 2.00 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Shamar Joseph
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4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1.75 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Gudakesh Motie
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7 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 5.28 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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Roston Chase
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6 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 2.66 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
West Indies’ Historic Series Win
With this comprehensive victory, the West Indies secured their first ODI series win over Pakistan in 34 years. The result is significant, not just for the players but also for the cricketing community in the Caribbean. West Indies have now won four consecutive bilateral ODI series at home, showing a resurgence in their limited-overs game.
This series win is a boost for West Indies cricket, proving that they are capable of competing with the best on the international stage. The win also sets the stage for the team to build on this momentum, particularly with players like Shai Hope and Jayden Seales leading the charge.
Match Flow Table
Pakistan’s chase was always going to be challenging, especially after the West Indies set a formidable target of 295 runs. The Pakistan batsmen struggled against the West Indies’ bowlers, with the top order collapsing under the pressure. Only Salman Agha (30) and Mohammad Nawaz (23*) managed to get into double figures, while the rest of the team faltered.
Key players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Naseem Shah fell early, and the team was reduced to 92/10 in just 29.2 overs. West Indies’ bowlers were clinical, and Pakistan had no answers to their relentless attack. This loss marks yet another disappointing chapter for Pakistan in their ongoing struggles in limited-overs cricket.
The Match Flow Analysis
| Innings | Details | Time |
|---|---|---|
| West Indies – Powerplay 1 | Overs 0.1 – 10.0 (Mandatory – 36 runs, 1 wicket) | 0.1 – 10.0 |
| Over 5.1 | Review by Pakistan (Bowling), Decision Challenged – Wicket, Umpire – A Paleker, Batter – E Lewis (Struck down) | 5.1 |
| West Indies – Powerplay 2 | Overs 10.1 – 40.0 (Mandatory – 139 runs, 3 wickets) | 10.1 – 40.0 |
| Over 10.2 | Review by Pakistan (Bowling), Decision Challenged – Wicket, Umpire – LS Reifer, Batter – E Lewis (Struck down) | 10.2 |
| West Indies – 50 Runs | 50 runs in 12.3 overs (75 balls), Extras 3 | 12.3 |
| Drinks | West Indies – 57/2 in 14.0 overs (KU Carty 12) | 14.0 |
| Over 19.1 | Review by West Indies (Batting), Decision Challenged – Wicket, Umpire – A Paleker, Batter – KU Carty (Struck down) | 19.1 |
| West Indies – 100 Runs | 100 runs in 26.4 overs (160 balls), Extras 4 | 26.4 |
| Drinks | West Indies – 135/4 in 34.0 overs (SD Hope 46, RL Chase 8) | 34.0 |
| SD Hope | 50 off 54 balls (4 x 4, 1 x 6) | – |
| West Indies – 150 Runs | 150 runs in 36.4 overs (220 balls), Extras 7 | 36.4 |
| 5th Wicket | 50 runs in 46 balls (SD Hope 23, RL Chase 27, Ex 0) | – |
| West Indies – Powerplay 3 | Overs 40.1 – 50.0 (Mandatory – 119 runs, 2 wickets) | 40.1 – 50.0 |
| West Indies – 200 Runs | 200 runs in 43.1 overs (260 balls), Extras 10 | 43.1 |
| 7th Wicket | 50 runs in 26 balls (SD Hope 38, JP Greaves 11, Ex 1) | – |
| SD Hope | 100 off 83 balls (7 x 4, 5 x 6) | – |
| West Indies – 250 Runs | 250 runs in 47.3 overs (286 balls), Extras 15 | 47.3 |
| 7th Wicket | 100 runs in 46 balls (SD Hope 55, JP Greaves 41, Ex 6) | – |
| Innings Break | West Indies – 294/6 in 50.0 overs (SD Hope 120, JP Greaves 43) | 50.0 |
| Pakistan – Powerplay 1 | Overs 0.1 – 10.0 (Mandatory – 26 runs, 4 wickets) | 0.1 – 10.0 |
| Over 8.2 | Review by Pakistan (Batting), Decision Challenged – Wicket, Umpire – LS Reifer, Batter – Babar Azam (Struck down – Umpires Call) | 8.2 |
| Pakistan – Powerplay 2 | Overs 10.1 – 40.0 (Mandatory – 66 runs, 6 wickets) | 10.1 – 40.0 |
| Drinks | Pakistan – 43/4 in 15.0 overs (Agha Salman 24, Hasan Nawaz 5) | 15.0 |
| Pakistan – 50 Runs | 50 runs in 16.5 overs (101 balls), Extras 5 | 16.5 |
Conclusion
The 3rd ODI between West Indies and Pakistan was a memorable one, with Shai Hope’s unbeaten century and Jayden Seales’ match-winning six-wicket haul. The West Indies’ all-round performance ensured a comprehensive victory by 202 runs, securing the series 2-1. Pakistan, despite its best efforts, fell short and will have to regroup ahead of the future series.
This historic series win for West Indies marks a turning point, demonstrating the team’s potential to challenge the big teams in world cricket. The victory is not just a personal achievement for the players but a moment of pride for the nation as they look ahead to future challenges.
