Pakistan started their tour by winning the T20 series in the West Indies. Then they started the ODIs with a win. But after losing the last two ODIs, the host Caribbeans won the series 2-1. This was their first ODI series win against Pakistan in 34 years. However, Pakistan was in an embarrassing situation after being bowled out for just 92 runs. After their defeat by 202 runs, the veterans are really washing the Pakistan cricket team.
After losing the toss and opting to bat at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad, the hosts West Indies posted a total of 294 for 6, led by West Indies captain Shai Hope (120), who scored his 18th ODI century. Chasing the target, Pakistan were bundled out for just 92 runs. Salman Ali Agha’s 30 runs was their highest innings. Apart from this, five batsmen were dismissed and only three reached double figures.
Mohammad Rizwan’s team also lost the series by a big margin. The hero of the West Indies is 23-year-old pacer Jayden Sills. He took 6 wickets for just 18 runs. In this situation, former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar is leaving the West Indies team because there are no bowlers like Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, ‘I am very grateful that Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc were not there. “Whenever we play in such conditions, the reality of our cricketers is revealed.”
Rawalpindi Express also blamed Pakistan coach Mike Hesson for the loss, saying, “Mike Hesson is a good T20 coach, but I don’t know what qualities he has added for ODIs. This is what happens when you don’t have good cricketers in this format. If you can’t combine established all-rounders, batters, bowlers and spinners, it’s not possible to handle the pressure of the entire 50 overs. You can’t avoid your own danger in this format.”
Another former star, Omar Gul, sees a lack of all-rounders like Abdul Razzaq, Azhar Mahmood, Mohammad Hafeez and Shahid Afridi in the current Pakistan team. He said, “There are many differences between our past team and the current team. Earlier, our all-rounders were very established, which is why we showed dominance. All-rounders ruled in every department. Now our batters have no fire in their bats and the bowlers cannot take wickets (at the right time). The captain (Rizwan) did not use the all-rounders properly in the last two matches, which is also one of the reasons for the defeat!”
Another former pacer, Tanvir Ahmed, blamed the coach and the lack of domestic cricket for the loss and said, “I hold Mike Hesson responsible for the loss in the third match. Between Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha (who did not bowl in the third match), they gave away 66 runs in 7 overs, when even 2 runs seemed difficult. Even when the Windies were at 181, we were in a position to win. Don’t blame the players alone, the coaching staff is responsible for this, they are getting a big salary, they are the ones to answer. Besides, they used to play a lot in domestic cricket before, so the players had a strong mindset, which is not seen now.”
FAQ
What was the result of the recent ODI series between Pakistan and West Indies?
West Indies won the three-match ODI series 2-1, claiming their first bilateral series victory over Pakistan in 34 years.
How did Pakistan perform in the deciding match?
Pakistan was bowled out for just 92 runs while chasing West Indies’ total of 294, resulting in a heavy defeat.
Who were the standout performers for West Indies?
Shai Hope scored 120 runs, marking his 18th ODI century, while pacer Jayden Sills took 6 wickets for 18 runs.
How did former Pakistani players react to the loss?
Shoaib Akhtar, Umar Gul, and Tanvir Ahmed criticized the team’s batting, lack of all-rounders, and coach Mike Hesson’s strategy.
