Pakistan, with five batsmen out and only three batsmen reaching double figures, produced an exceptional display of batting disaster against the West Indies. They were bundled out for just 92 runs in the series-deciding third and final ODI. As a result, the Caribbeans, who started the series with a loss, ended the fight with a 2-1 win. At the same time, the West Indies’ 34-year wait to defeat Pakistan in a bilateral ODI series ended.
After losing the toss and opting to bat at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad, the hosts West Indies posted a mammoth total of 294 for 6. Captain Shai Hope played a key role in laying the foundation for this huge score on the scoreboard. He completed his 18th ODI century with a partnership of 110 for the seventh wicket. However, no other Caribbean batsman had scored a fifty.
After starting the series with a win, Pakistan lost to the Windies by 5 wickets in the rain-affected second ODI by 171 runs in 37 overs. Perhaps that is why the visitors chose to field first in the last match with the batters failing to play a big innings. The team’s pacers, who rested Shaheen Afridi, could not show anything effective. Although the Windies started by losing wickets quickly. After Brendon King was dismissed for just 5 runs, Casey Carty returned for just 17 runs. At that time, they needed a big partnership. Which (64) comes in the fifth wicket partnership of Roston Chase and Hope.
Chase was out for 34 runs off 29 balls. Earlier, opener Evin Lewis scored 37 runs. Caribbean captain Hope, keeping one end in front, continued to pull the team forward. This batsman, who survived as a hope, took the Caribbeans to 294 runs for 6 wickets for 184 runs. He was given worthy company in the cameo innings by tailender Justin Greaves (43 runs off 24 balls with 4 fours, 2 sixes). And Hope, who scored his 18th ODI century, was unbeaten on 120 runs off 94 balls with 10 fours and 5 sixes. Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed took 2 wickets each for Pakistan.
Pakistan was in a state of limbo from the start in chasing the target. Before opening the score, Saim Ayub was out on the third ball, then Abdullah Shafiq and Mohammad Rizwan returned in succession after 8 runs. All three were out for ducks. Babar Azam LBW, with 9 runs in the middle, took a slightly more respectable position than them! Jayden Seals dismissed all four of these Pakistani batters. He took two more wickets towards the end to complete his career-best figures (18/6) in ODIs.
T20 captain Salman Ali Agha tried to play a slow innings in the middle order to catch up with Pakistan, who were in a terrible state. His 30 runs were the highest by any Pakistani batsman in the match. Apart from the unbeaten 23 runs of Mohammad Nawaz and 13 runs of Hasan Nawaz, no one else could touch double figures. As a result, Pakistan’s innings was wrapped up for 92 runs in just 29.2 overs. This ensured their fourth-highest ODI defeat (202 runs). Pakistan also played their lowest two ODI matches (43 and 71) against the Caribbeans.
Against such a disaster in Pakistan, the hero of the West Indies in bowling was 23-year-old pacer Jayden Seals. He took 6 wickets for just 18 runs. Which was his first fiver in ODIs. Apart from this, it is also the third best bowling figures for the Caribbean in ODIs. Colin Croft took 6 wickets for 15 runs against England in Kingston in 1981. Winston Davis is at the top with 7 wickets for 51 runs at Headingley in the 1983 World Cup.
FAQ
What happened in the final ODI between Pakistan and West Indies?
Pakistan were bowled out for just 92 runs in the series-deciding match, allowing the West Indies to secure a 2-1 series victory.
Why is this series win historic for the West Indies?
This victory marked the West Indies’ first bilateral ODI series win over Pakistan in 34 years.
Who was the standout performer for the West Indies?
Captain Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 120 runs off 94 balls, leading the West Indies to a strong total of 294/6.
How did Pakistan perform with the bat?
Pakistan had a batting collapse, with only three players reaching double figures and no partnerships strong enough to challenge the West Indies.
